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TOMATO Costoluto Florentino Heirloom - Lycopersicon esculentum
Family: Solanaceae
Sub-family: Solanoideae
Characteristics: Climbing variety
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
An old Italian Heirloom tomato is an early maturing variety that has been popular for many years due to its excellent productivity and wonderful taste. Vigorous vines produce 250-500gm fruit, slightly ribbed, bright-red tomatoes that have spectacularly delicious, sweet flavours.
This tomato's excellent taste and meaty flesh make it an ideal tomato for eating fresh, cooking, and sauce making. Ideal for sandwiches and great for preserving or drying.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most soils but produces the best fruit in deep free-draining soil with consistent moisture in a sunny position. Protect from strong winds, support with stakes when required.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Spring
Sow: 6mm deep
For best results grow in seed raising trays of a quality seed raising mix. Keep warm and moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.
Plant space: 75-100cm
Row Space: 50-60cm
Germination: 10-14 days
Maturity: 10-12 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited