{"product_id":"opalka-tomato","title":"Opalka Tomato","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpalka Tomato Seeds (Polish Heirloom)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-GMO | Open-Pollinated | The Long, Meaty Paste Tomato\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Culinary Edge 🍅\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners who want a paste tomato with real personality, \u003cb\u003eOpalka\u003c\/b\u003e is a standout. This Polish family heirloom produces long, red, pepper-shaped fruits with a pronounced point, dense flesh, and very few seeds. It has the concentrated flavor cooks want for sauce, but with enough sweetness and character to make the harvest feel special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt A Glance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e👅 Flavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, Rich \u0026amp; Concentrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e🎨 Visual Contrast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Red Pepper-Shaped Paste Fruits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e⏱️ Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–85 Days from Transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔢 Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15+ Premium Seeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e✨ Flavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcentrated Tomato Sweetness:\u003c\/b\u003e Opalka is known for a rich paste-tomato flavor that becomes deep and aromatic when cooked down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Seed, Dense Flesh:\u003c\/b\u003e The long fruits are meaty and efficient to process, making sauce day feel a little less fussy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e🍴 Culinary Versatility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Sauce:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for marinara, passata, tomato paste, and slow-cooked preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasted Whole:\u003c\/b\u003e Split lengthwise, roast with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then blend into a thick, glossy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKitchen Curiosity:\u003c\/b\u003e The unusual pepper-like shape makes Opalka a fun market-table tomato and an easy variety to recognize in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌱 Growing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Indeterminate vines need support and may show naturally wispy foliage. That look is normal for this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Expect elongated red paste tomatoes, commonly around 4–6 inches long, often with a pointed tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Let fruits ripen fully red on the vine for maximum sweetness and sauce quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCasa Verde Grower Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Grow Opalka when you want a paste tomato that looks unusual, processes easily, and brings serious flavor to the sauce pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sv-bundle-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant the curated set?\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety is also included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sauce-tomato-seed-pack\"\u003eSauce Tomato Pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553949057314,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/opalka-tomato-garden.webp?v=1777680907","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/opalka-tomato","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}