Tomato 'Costoluto Genovese'
Tomato 'Costoluto Genovese'
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Solanum lycopersicum
- Italian heirloom with intensely flavourful, deep red flesh
- Large, 150-200gram red fruits are deeply ridged and heavily lobed
- Meaty texture and full flavour make it a chefs favourite.
- Early - Mid Season Indeterminate wth heavy yields
Still the standard in Italy for both fresh eating and preserving.
The wonderful shape, colour and texture make ‘Costoluto Genovese’ a must have for plates of tomatoes and basil. And the heavy yield of fruit and rich flavour make it perfect for sauces and preserving too!
Open Pollinated.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic Seed
SEED COUNT: 25 approx.
Germination: Lot#17565 96% Mar 2025
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 50cm apart in rows 60-70cm apart |
2m | 3-5mm | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
65-70 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) – Start transplants 5- 6 weeks before planting date. Sow seeds 6mm deep, 4 seeds/2.5cm. Lightly cover. Keep mix at 23-28°C. Pot up into 5cm or larger cells after first set of true leaves appear. For growing transplants, maintain temperature at around 22°C during the day and 18°C at night
Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 15-18°C and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
NOTE - Don't start too early—leggy, root-bound, or flowering transplants can cause stunting and reduce early production. Avoid exposing unprotected plants to consecutive nightly temperatures below 7°C.
