Organic beefsteak tomato 'Rosso Sicilian'

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The organic 'Rosso Sicilian' beefsteak tomato is a generous variety that brings all the charm of traditional Italian tomatoes to the garden. Originating from Sicily, it captivates with its deeply ribbed red fruits, whose slices almost evoke a rustic and gourmet flower. Its dense, fleshy, and flavorful flesh makes it a choice ally for hearty cuisines, where sauces simmer slowly and tomatoes become the star ingredient. Its determinate growth habit allows it to concentrate its production over a good period, offering substantial and regular harvests. In the garden, it thrives in warmth, sunshine, and deep soil to fully express its potential, while remaining relatively easy to manage with good support. Its yellow flowers attract pollinators, contributing to the summer vibrancy of the garden and the formation of well-developed fruits. An expressive and deeply culinary variety, it stands out for its excellent cooking quality and ideal texture for homemade preparations. Growing 'Rosso Sicilian' means inviting a Mediterranean touch to the garden, with a tomato of character made to nourish both harvests and culinary inspiration.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
26 to 30 °C (79 to 86 °F)
Germination (days)
7 to 10 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
60 to 80 cm (2 to 3 ft)
Height
90 cm to 1.2 m (3 to 4 ft)
Sowing depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
Summer
Sowing period
6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Harvest
70 to 90 days after sowing
Use
sauces, tomato pastes, stews, cooking
Companion plants
basil, marigold, lettuce, onion
Incompatible plants
potato, fennel