Tomatoes: Lycopersicon x 'Costoluto Genovese'
Botanical name: Lycopersicon x 'Costoluto Genovese'
Common name: Tomato, Costoluto Genovese (Italian Heirloom, Pre-1900)
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Tomatoes: Lycopersicon x 'Costoluto Genovese'"
The fruit shape of this old Italian variety is variable from nearly smooth to heavily scalloped and convoluted. It is a determinate vine that produces fruit which is soft in texture, juicy and slightly tart in flavor.