★ Organically grown on our farm
This very rare Italian heirloom tomato is a hidden treasure that remains largely unknown in the United States. Though the fruits are small to medium in size, this remarkable variety delivers extraordinary flavor that easily rivals much larger tomatoes.
The tomatoes develop a rich old-fashioned tomato taste balanced with a pleasant hint of sweetness, creating a bold complex flavor that lingers long after eating. Their dense flavorful flesh makes them especially well suited for homemade sauces, roasting, slicing, fresh salads, and gourmet dishes.
Plants are vigorous and highly productive throughout the season, rewarding growers with dependable harvests of beautiful flavorful fruits. Due to the heavy production and vigorous growth habit, sturdy support or staking is recommended.
With exceptional flavor, strong productivity, and rare Italian heritage, this outstanding heirloom has quickly become one of our personal favorites in the garden.
Rare Italian Heirloom Tomato Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Rare Italian Heirloom Tomato
- Growth Habit: Vigorous Indeterminate
- Fruit Size: Small to Medium
- Flavor: Rich Old-Fashioned Tomato Flavor with Mild Sweetness
- Best Uses: Sauces, Roasting, Slicing, Fresh Eating, Salads
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 24 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 12-18 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 40 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 73 Days
- Special Features: Rare Italian Variety, Outstanding Flavor, Productive Plants
How to Save Seeds
Tomatoes are self-pollinating, so separating varieties by approximately 50 feet is generally sufficient for maintaining seed purity.
Harvest tomatoes when fully ripe and allow them to sit for several days if desired before seed processing.
Cut fruits in half and scoop the seeds and pulp into a mason jar with a small amount of water for fermentation. Seal loosely and place the jar in a warm location away from direct sunlight.
After 5 to 7 days, remove floating seeds and mold from the top. Pour the remaining healthy seeds through a fine mesh strainer and dry thoroughly on screens or paper towels, turning seeds regularly to prevent sticking.
