These premium Costoluto Genovese Tomato seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains.
This classic Italian heirloom tomato bears impressive large, heavily ribbed and wrinkled beefsteak fruits. The deep red skin covers juicy, meaty flesh packed with intense old-fashioned tomato flavor. Vines are vigorous, producing heavy yields over a long harvest period. Costoluto Genovese Tomato needs full sun and consistent moisture. Staking is essential to support the weight of these big heavy fruits and prevent fruit rot.
Product Advantages Costoluto Genovese tomato features striking ribbed fruit shape and rich complex taste. It is a popular heirloom variety for fresh eating and cooking. Pair it with heirloom tomato seeds and warm season vegetable seeds for your summer garden layout.
Growing Method Step 1: Choose a full sun spot with fertile, well-drained loamy soil. Prepare strong stakes or trellis for heavy fruit load. Step 2: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, sow seeds 0.5–1cm deep. Step 3: Keep soil warm and moist, maintain temperature 20–26℃ for germination. Step 4: Transplant outdoors once frost risk passes, leave 70–90cm spacing between plants. Step 5: Add calcium-rich fertilizer at bloom time to reduce blossom end rot. Step 6: Remove extra suckers, control weeds and monitor for early blight and aphids. Step 7: Harvest fruits when fully deep red and slightly soft for the richest flavor.
Suitable Climate Costoluto Genovese Tomato is warm-season vegetable, optimal growing temperature 20℃ to 28℃. Frost damages young seedlings.
Applications Perfect for backyard vegetable gardens and balcony container planting. Great for fresh slicing, salads and tomato sauce.
FAQ Q: How long for Costoluto Genovese Tomato seeds to germinate? A: Under warm moist soil, seeds germinate within 7–14 days.
Q: What is special about Costoluto Genovese tomato? A: It is an Italian heirloom famous for its heavily ribbed shape and rich, intense tomato taste.
Q: Does it require staking? A: Yes, the large heavy fruits need staking to keep tomatoes off the ground.
Q: Can it grow in pots? A: Yes, use large deep containers and provide sturdy support in full sun.
