Tomato, Costoluto Fiorentino
Full Sun
80 Days
Approx. 25 Seeds
Heirloom
Up to 6.5' tall96% Germination Rate (2023 test)
Supplier:
An early maturing beefsteak tomato from Florence. Fruit have balanced notes of sugar and acid and are intensely flavoured. Excellent for eating fresh or cooking down for sauces.
Companions: Basil, Carrots, Borage
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best between 24-29°C in soil with moderate moisture.
Plant Spacing : 2-3' apart. Row Spacing: 4-6' apart.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼ inch deep. At first true leaf, pot-up to 4 inch pots. Grow at a constant 16–21°C. Harden off before transplanting. Water seedlings with a high-phosphate solution at planting to boost early yields. Indeterminate varieties must be pruned and trellised for ideal plant health and maximum production.