Organic ‘Oxheart Mix’ Tomato

Organic ‘Oxheart Mix’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a delightful mix of red and white beefsteak tomatoes with sweet and melting flesh

Gaia’s Oxheart Mix combines two heirloom beefsteak tomato varietiesred and whitethat share an elegant heart shape , dense, melting flesh , and a sweet, refined, and slightly sugary flavor . Indeterminate and prolific, these tomatoes offer an abundance of large, meaty fruits perfect for generous slices, rich salads, carpaccios, or cooked dishes where their velvety texture shines. Their irresistible visual appeal, with their gentle curves and romantic appearance, makes this a tempting mix for both gardeners and chefs.

This heirloom variety is surprisingly productive : despite their large size, these beefsteak tomatoes produce abundantly all summer long. The red version offers a deeper, fruitier flavor, while the white provides a subtle, creamy sweetnessa perfect combination for adding variety to your vegetable garden.

Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash

Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Mixture of red and white beefsteak tomatoes, dense and sweet flesh, very prolific

Farming method

Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 36 mm (1/81/4″) deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of 2329C for rapid germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen seedlings before transplanting.

Transplant when the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) apart, with 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3) . Due to the significant weight of the fruit, install sturdy supports .

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest when the red or white fruits have fully developed their color. To bring forward the harvest, pick those that have shown their first signs of color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22C or higher . Store them between 12 and 21C with 95% relative humidity to preserve their melting texture.

Usage ideas

Superb in thick slices , perfect for sandwiches, burgers and gourmet salads
Delicious in tomato carpaccio , where their natural sweetness is fully expressed
Excellent in stews or roasts , thanks to their dense flesh
Ideal for tasting plates , combining deep red and creamy white

Gaia’s Oxheart Mix is a celebration of the romantic charm of beefsteak tomatoes: generous, sweet, prolific, and visually irresistible. A heritage blend that enriches the vegetable garden with elegance, diversity, and sumptuous flavors.