{"product_id":"tomato-costoluto-fiorentino-1968","title":"Tomato Costoluto Fiorentino Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostoluto Fiorentino is a classic Italian beefsteak tomato producing large, deep red fruits with pronounced ribbing and a slightly flattened shape. The flesh is juicy and richly flavoured, with the full, savoury tomato character for which traditional Italian varieties are prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating around Florence in Tuscany, its name translates roughly as “ribbed Florentine”. The deeply fluted fruits are excellent sliced into salads and bruschetta, but are particularly valued for cooking into rich tomato sauces, passata and other traditional Italian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and indeterminate, producing their distinctive heavily ribbed fruits over an extended season. Regular harvesting and sturdy support will keep the vines productive as the large fruits develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: February–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–April\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 75–80 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649649299674,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Tomato_CostolutoFiorentino_9c1b574a-34d9-4faf-ba80-a26279280784.jpg?v=1770862468","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-costoluto-fiorentino-1968","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}