Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Determinate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anton, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Wills Point, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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| January 2022 | positive

These tomatoes are best described as "mini beefstake" tomatoes. It is an indeterminate type plant and produces a lot of tomatoes. It's go...Read More

R
sun city, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2013 | positive

excellent producer of tasty tomatoes in our hot summers

L
Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | negative

This variety produced small and mushy tomatoes for me. I was not impressed and will not plant again.

S
S
(Zone 7b) | August 2006 | neutral

So-so flavor, in my opinion.

From Tomato Growers Supply: "This Italian heirloom variety from the Tuscany region produces l...Read More

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