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Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'
Medium-sized, delicious, juicy Italian variety of tomato which grows and crops very reliably in Britain. More
| 45 seeds 110071 | £1.95 |
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Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino' is a medium-sized, delicious, juicy Italian variety of tomato which grows and crops very reliably here.
Another favourite from our tomato trials. It's more prolific and easier to grow than other larger-fruited kinds. Really best under cover, or against a south facing wall.
| Genus | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Variety | Costoluto Fiorentino |
| Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
| Common Name | Beefsteak Tomato |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Site | Full Sun, Shelter |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 150cm (5ft) |
| Spacing | Leave 60-90cm (24-36in) between each plant. Plant them deep, sinking them to a depth of 0.5cm below the seed leaves. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover at end of Jan-March for planting out in April/May. |
| Care Tips | Under cover or outside they need staking, and regular watering and feeding for best results. Need trimming and support, pinch out the tops once they have set 5 or 6 trusses. While still small, you also need to pinch out the side shoots. Water regularly to prevent splitting. Find more information on how to grow tomatoes from seed. |
| Storing | Tomatoes can be kept at room temperature for 4-5 days (they will lose their flavour if kept in the fridge), and will freeze well. |
| Harvesting | Cordons fruit over a long period. You should be picking tomatoes in July and continue harvesting from the cordons until October. |
| Cooking Notes | Delicious eaten raw, roasted or cooked in Mediterranean dishes. Make tomato sauces for the winter. This is exceptional added to Sarah's De Kas tomato jam recipe. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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