Costoluto Genovese Tomato

Costoluto Genovese is a classic Italian heirloom tomato with deeply ribbed, bright red fruits and rich, tangy old-world flavor. This indeterminate variety has juicy, meaty flesh ideal for sauces, roasting, and fresh slicing.

At a glance

• Type: indeterminate heirloom tomato
• Heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated seed
• Classic Italian variety
• Deeply ribbed, bright red fruit
• Juicy, meaty flesh
• Packet price: $2.00

Best for

• Sauces and passata
• Roasting
• Fresh slicing
• Traditional Italian recipes
• Gardeners who want a decorative, ribbed shape

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant into warm, full-sun beds. As an indeterminate, stake or cage the vines and prune suckers for airflow. Harvest when fruits are fully red.

Flavor profile

Rich and tangy with deep, old-world tomato character that brings depth to cooked dishes.

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