'Napoli' Tomato (French Version)
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'Napoli VF' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds
The Napoli VF tomato is an heirloom plum-type variety producing firm, approximately 2-ounce fruits with rich, sweet flesh, ideal for sauces and salads. Its dense, uniform texture ensures consistently successful preparations, while its compact growth habit makes it very easy to cultivate. A determinate variety, it resembles the Roma type and offers good disease resistance.
Height: 20 to 25 cm
Spacing: 30 to 35 cm
Sowing: Indoor sowing
Exposure: Full sun
Growth type: Determinate
Quantity per packet: 200 to 250 seeds, untreated, non-GMO
Cultivation method:
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in a light potting mix, covering the seeds lightly. Maintain a temperature of 22 to 24°C for germination in 5 to 10 days and provide bright light for compact growth. Transplant into individual pots when the seedlings have their first true leaves.
Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing the plants 30 to 35 cm apart in rich, loose, and well-drained soil. This determinate variety requires little staking but appreciates light support. Water regularly at the base and mulch to retain moisture.
Napoli VF stands out for its productivity, sweet taste and great culinary versatility.
