Tomato Cuor Di Bue Oxheart Seeds

Tomato Cuor di Bue Oxheart Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic Italian heirloom, Solanum lycopersicum ‘Cuor di Bue’ (Oxheart) produces large heart shaped fruits with dense meaty flesh and exceptional flavour.

 

This traditional variety is prized for its smooth texture, low seed content and rich balanced taste, making it ideal for slicing, sauces, bruschetta and Mediterranean cooking.

 

Plants form vigorous indeterminate vines that crop heavily throughout the summer. The fruits ripen to a warm deep red and can reach impressive sizes under good growing conditions. Cuor di Bue is known for its excellent culinary versatility, performing equally well in fresh dishes and slow cooked recipes where its flavour intensifies beautifully.

 

A superb choice for gardeners seeking an authentic Italian oxheart tomato with outstanding taste and productivity.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 24°C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread Indeterminate vines 150 to 200 cm

Harvest July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep in pots or trays of moist well drained compost. Maintain a temperature of 18 to 24°C in a propagator or warm bright location. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after the last frost into greenhouse beds grow bags or sunny sheltered outdoor positions.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Train plants up canes or strings and remove side shoots regularly to maintain a single productive stem. Water consistently and feed every two weeks with a high potash fertiliser once flowering begins. Remove lower leaves as plants mature to improve airflow and fruit quality. Provide strong support as fruits can become heavy.

 

Uses and Benefits

Large meaty heart shaped fruits

Rich flavour ideal for cooking and slicing

Traditional Italian heirloom variety

Reliable cropping on vigorous vines

Perfect for sauces salads and Mediterranean dishes.

 

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