Beef Tomato - Cœur de Bœuf

Beefsteak tomato 'Cœur de Bœuf'

Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum L.

Beefsteak tomato 'Cœur de Bœuf' is a traditional and tasty variety that produces large, heart-shaped fruits with deep grooves. The fruits have a fleshy interior, few seeds and a sweet, full-bodied flavour. It is ideal for salads, grilling, sauces and Italian dishes such as caprese.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.75 g seeds
• Variety type: Indeterminate (tall growing)
• Sowing time: February–April (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 50 cm
• Row spacing: 70 cm
• Height: 150–200 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Needs support, such as a tomato stand or trellis.
• Side shoots (thieves) should be removed to promote larger fruits.
• Fertilize regularly to ensure a bountiful and long-lasting harvest.

Uses: Perfect for fresh salads, sauces, grilling and Italian dishes.

Beefsteak tomato 'Cœur de Bœuf' is a classic and juicy variety that produces large, flavorful fruits – a favorite among tomato lovers and gourmet chefs!