Costoluto genovese Tomato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Costoluto Genovese tomato is a warm season cultivated tomato type known for its ribbed fruit form and vigorous seasonal growth. Plants typically develop an indeterminate habit and benefit from staking or support during development. This tomato grows well in sunny locations with fertile, well drained soil and is suited to open garden beds, raised beds, and protected cultivation. It is commonly grown for seasonal culinary use in fresh and cooked preparations.

Features

• Warm season tomato plant with indeterminate growth habit

• Suitable for open garden beds, containers, and supported cultivation

• Produces ribbed medium to large fruits for culinary use

• Performs best in full sun and warm growing conditions

• Adaptable to well drained fertile garden soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum

• Common Name (US): Tomato

• Seed Type / Variety: Costoluto Genovese vegetable seed variety

• Growth Habit: Indeterminate annual plant requiring support

• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 grown as seasonal annual

• Planting Season: Spring after frost risk

• Growing Season: Warm season crop

• Sowing Season: January to March indoors; March to May outdoors depending on climate

• Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 C in moist well drained soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun exposure

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil with organic matter

• Watering Needs: Moderate consistent watering maintaining even soil moisture

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 150 to 200 cm height, 60 to 90 cm spread

• Plant Spacing: 60 to 75 cm between plant