Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Costoluto Fiorentino'), Costoluto Fiorentino is a variety of Tomato. 'Costoluto Fiorentino' is considered a heirloom cultivar. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Boston University Red.
Large, oblate, and heavily ribbed heirloom from the Tuscany region of Italy. Red fruit, beefsteak, said to be very good for canning and preservation. Reportedly a very heavy producer. Regular leaf.
A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Costoluto Fiorentino is known for growing to a height of approximately 2.00 metres (6.50 feet).Italy is believed to be where Costoluto Fiorentino originates from.
Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.
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How to grow Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'
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Full Sun
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Medium
Growing Costoluto Fiorentino from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Costoluto Fiorentino about 42 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Costoluto Fiorentino
Harvesting Costoluto Fiorentino
Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino' information
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Tomato Costoluto Fiorentino Etymology
Costoluto means ribbed in Italian, and Fiorentino indicates it’s from Florence, or the Tuscany region.
Costoluto Fiorentino folklore & trivia
Said to be from Florence/Tuscany region of Italy.
Misspellings of Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'
Constoluto, Costaluto, Costaluto Genovese, Costaluto Fiorentino, Costaluto toscano
Other Names for Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'
Costoluto, Costoluto Genovese, Costoluto Toscano
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