Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato

Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato: Ribbed Italian Heirloom with Rich Flavor

The Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato is a gorgeous Italian heirloom variety from Florence, celebrated for its distinct flattened, heavily ribbed shape and rich, flavorful fruits. This indeterminate tomato produces brilliant red, 4-inch wide fruits, ideal for slicing, slow-roasting, and creating rich sauces.

• Distinct Ribbed, Red Fruits:
  • Produces flattened, heavily ribbed tomatoes, 4 inches wide and 1 ½ inches tall.
  • The brilliant red color adds a vibrant touch to culinary creations.
  • Juicy and flavorful fruits, perfect for various cooking applications.
• Rich Flavor and Early Maturity:
  • Offers a rich, robust tomato flavor, ideal for slicing and cooking.
  • Matures in approximately 70 days, providing an early harvest.
• Indeterminate Growth and Adaptability:
  • Indeterminate plants perform well in both hot and cooler climates.
  • Requires staking or caging for support.
• Versatile Culinary Uses:
  • Excellent for slicing, adding to salads, slow-roasting, and cooking down into rich sauces.
  • Enhances a variety of culinary dishes with its unique shape and flavor.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: Heirloom, Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 4 inches wide, 1 ½ inches tall.
  • Fruit Color: Brilliant red.
  • Flavor: Juicy, rich, flavorful.
  • Maturity: 70 days from transplant.
  • Soil Temperature for Germination: 70-90°F.
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 inch.
  • Days to Emergence: 6-14 days.
  • Soil Temperature for Transplant: 55°F.
  • Row Spacing: 3-4 feet.
  • Fertilizer Needs: High.
  • Minimum Germination: 10 seeds per packet.
• Sowing and Transplanting:
  • Direct seeds sowing is not recommended.
  • Sow seeds in trays 6-8 weeks before the anticipated transplant date.
  • Up-pot into 3-4 inch pots when the first set of true leaves appears.
  • Provide strong light and cooler temperatures (60-70°F) to prevent leggy plants.
  • Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days.
  • Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves.
• Harvest and Storage:
  • Harvest when fully ripe for the best flavor.
  • Do not refrigerate ripe fruits.
  • Ripen green fruits in a cool, dark area, ensuring they are not touching.