{"product_id":"purple-calabash-tomato","title":"Purple Calabash Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Calabash Tomato is a historic heirloom tomato variety famous for its deeply ribbed, irregular fruits with a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"263\"\u003edeep purple to mahogany-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a rich, complex flavor that balances sweetness and acidity, making it one of the finest tomatoes for fresh salads, gourmet dishes, sandwiches, and sauces. Fruits typically weigh \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e150–350 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. This vigorous \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety grows continuously throughout the season and performs exceptionally well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months. It is suitable for gardens, greenhouses, large containers, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"763\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsqle4\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16wwlvy\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e38–40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ro41gr\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003ewarm water (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"couylw\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgu1wg\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eTemperature 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provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e30% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17olx47\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mhg2lf\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eAvoid wetting the leaves to reduce fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwm76t\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"2199\"\u003eHarvest begins:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3hvw\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e80–90 days after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vasy9k\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eHarvest fruits when they develop a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003edeep purple to mahogany-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e and feel slightly soft when gently squeezed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pepw69\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003ePick fruits regularly to encourage continuous production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe4456\" 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phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ld91x\" data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and keep the root zone cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p2ruk4\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003ePurple Calabash Tomato performs exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003egreenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and large containers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48250071417050,"sku":"A5FTT5SLLS","price":1.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/PurpleCalabashTomato.jpg?v=1784585976","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/purple-calabash-tomato","provider":"All Drops 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