Seeds Costoluto Genovese (Lycopersicon esculentum)

Costoluto Genovese / 10 seeds

(Lycopersicon esculentum)

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Description of the variety: It is the tomato of the Mediterranean region par excellence. It has been known since the 18th century and in Italy it is impossible to cook without it. This favorite reaches a height of almost 200 cm and can be cultivated in pots and outdoors. The Costoluto Genovese develops a full, tasty tomato aroma.

The tomato is flat with many grooves and weighs between 130 and 250 grams. It can be used in many different ways; ideal for pasta and barbecue sauces as well as for Bolognese. It also tastes excellent in salads or on bread. The long harvest period runs from July to October. If we were to award prizes, it would receive a full 5 tomato points out of a possible 5.

Cultivation and care: The seeds for tomatoes can be sown from the beginning of January to the end of May. At 20° - 25°C, the seeds germinate after 5 - 14 days.

For faster germination, you can let the seeds soak overnight in a damp cloth. Always grow them on the windowsill or in the greenhouse until mid-March. The tomato plants can only be put outside after the frost.

Care: The cultivation temperature is 18° - 20°C and should not be below 14°C at night. Loose, humus-rich and moist soil is suitable. Good, uniform soil is sufficient. Sunny and wind-protected locations are ideal for rapid and healthy growth.