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Tomato 'Costoluto Catanese'

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)

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Species

lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)

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Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Leaf Type

Flat/Oblate

Beefsteak

Foliage Color

Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red-orange

Red

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2011 | neutral

The Costoluto Catanese is the oldest documebted tomato variety in Europe dating back to the 16th century.

Plant produces g...Read Moreood yields of large red tomatoes.

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