{"product_id":"tomate-raf-gourmet-fleischtomate-spanien","title":"Tomato `RAF` - The Robust Gourmet Classic from Spain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_f6531f8b4640b57c\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTomato growers often seek the ultimate taste experience – and quickly get frustrated with watery, soft fruits. This is where the legend from Spain comes in: the \"RAF\" tomato. This variety makes no compromises. It boasts robustness against soil diseases, breaks with optical conventions, and delivers exactly the incredibly intense, sweet-spicy aroma for which gourmets usually pay a fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e One plant per 7cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Name:\u003c\/b\u003e The RAF tomato originates from sun-drenched Andalusia in Spain and is a further development of the traditional French \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/products\/fleischtomate-marmande-franzoesischer-klassiker-kaufen?variant=55494742868353\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tomate marmande\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMarmande\u003c\/a\u003e tomato. The name might sound a bit technical, but it's a real seal of quality for gardeners: RAF stands for \"Resistencia a Fusarium\" (resistance to Fusarium wilt). With it, you're not bringing a delicate mimosa into your garden bed or greenhouse, but a proven, resilient cultivar specifically bred to stand up to pesky soil fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA Robust Fighter with Cult Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile other varieties quickly succumb to fungal soil pathogens, the RAF tomato remains unfazed. It is naturally extremely vigorous and concentrates all its energy on what truly matters: the production of rustic, characterful fruits. Give it a sunny, ideally rain-protected spot, and it will delight you as a true workhorse all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eGreen Shoulders and the Secret of Ripeness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eVisually, this beefsteak tomato is a true masterpiece: it is heavily ribbed, flat-round, and has distinctive, deep-green \"shoulders.\" The biggest mistake you can make with this variety? Waiting until it's completely red and soft! The RAF tomato is truly special, as it is best harvested and eaten when it still shimmers greenish-brown to slightly reddish. Precisely at this stage, its flesh is wonderfully crisp and its taste is a veritable explosion of aroma: a perfect, intense balance of pronounced sweetness and a refreshing, almost slightly salty acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLess is More – The Trick to Cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAs a classic cordon tomato, the RAF grows quickly upwards and needs regular tying and side shoots removed. However, the absolute secret to its legendary taste lies in watering: this variety loves a bit of stress! If you water it more sparingly, the water content in the fruits is reduced. The plant then concentrates all its aromatic compounds and sugar in the tomato. This might slightly reduce the fruit size, but it catapults the aroma into a completely different league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eInto the Kitchen – What to Make from Your Harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe pure experience:\u003c\/b\u003e A real RAF tomato doesn't need a complicated recipe. Cut into coarse wedges, a generous splash of the finest olive oil, a few flakes of coarse sea salt – and you have the best tomato salad of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA first-class carpaccio:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to its extremely firm flesh, the RAF can be sliced wonderfully thin without falling apart. A little burrata, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar – a true delight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Spanish tapas classic:\u003c\/b\u003e Sliced thick on toasted white bread (as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003ePan con Tomate\u003c\/i\u003e), or as a crisp highlight with air-dried ham and Manchego cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Sugo:\u003c\/b\u003e Of course, it can also be preserved at the end of the season. Its low water content and sweet flesh make it a magnificent, rich base for savory tomato sauces. But honestly, it's almost too good for the pot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSay goodbye to watery supermarket compromises. With the RAF tomato, you choose a robust aromatic wonder that breaks with common conventions and shows you what a real gourmet tomato should taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55562972922241,"sku":null,"price":3.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_yff2rnyff2rnyff2.png?v=1776951183","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/tomate-raf-gourmet-fleischtomate-spanien","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}