Organic ‘Vilmorin Peach’ Tomato

‘Vilmorin Peach’ organic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, sweet and juicy French tomato with old-fashioned charm

The ‘Vilmorin Peach’ tomato is a French heritage variety dating back to the 1800s, prized for its round, approximately 5 cm (2″) fruits with a lovely peach hue. Sweet, fruity, and very juicy, these small, mid-season tomatoes are distinguished by their large seed cavities and delicate flavor, perfect for summer salads, heirloom tomato platters, or enjoying fresh from the garden. An indeterminate variety, it produces abundantly throughout the season thanks to vigorous and generous plants.

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

Spread/port : Undetermined
Plant height : 120 to 180 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : French heritage, small peach fruit, very juicy, excellent in salads

Farming method

Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Place the seeds 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4″) deep in fine potting soil. Maintain a temperature of 23 to 29C for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen application to produce stronger seedlings.

Transplant outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) apart and rows 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) apart. Full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3) promote consistent production. As this is an indeterminate variety, sturdy staking is necessary to support continuous fruit production.

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest the fruit when its peach color is fully developed. To get an earlier harvest, pick them when they begin to show color, then let them ripen off the vine at 22C or higher. Store the tomatoes in a temperate environment of 12 to 21C with a relative humidity of around 95%.

Usage ideas

Delicious raw in salads or on a platter of heirloom tomatoes
Excellent for decorative bowls thanks to its unique color
Perfect for enjoying fresh, very juicy and aromatic
Ideal for pale, mild sauces or light preserves
Brings a rare peach hue to heritage tomato selections

The ‘Vilmorin Peach’ tomato is prized for its elegance, sweetness, and history. A French heritage variety that brings color, emotion, and flavor to every vegetable garden.