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Tomatoes
Nice Oxheart - Tomato
Ref : P6299
- Solanum lycopersicum
Bag of 35 seeds
The Coeur de Bœuf de Nice tomato is an old-fashioned variety with red "coeur de bœuf" fruits weighing 200-300 g.
Characteristics of the Coeur de Bœuf de Nice tomato
The Cœur de Bœuf de Nice tomato, or 'Cuor di Bue', Solanum lycopersicum, is an old variety from the Nice region of France. Its red, slightly elongated, pear-shaped fruits can weigh from 200 to 300g. Their dense, flavorful flesh, low in seeds, is best enjoyed raw.
How to grow the Coeur de Bœuf de Nice tomato?
Nice Coeur de Bœuf tomatoes can be sown from the end of February in greenhouses, and up to April in pots or containers.They can be sown from the end of February in a greenhouse to April, in pots or in trays, under a very bright shelter and at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C.
- Bury seeds 5-7 mm deep in potting soil;
- Water the seedlings, but do not over-water;
- Grow tomatoes indoors under a light source or in a nursery;
- Transplant into pots when the tomato reaches the stage of 2 to 4 true leaves. Bury the stem up to the two cotyledons to encourage root development and keep the plants protected from the cold;
- For 4 to 7 days before planting, take the tomato plants outside during the day to acclimatize them to outdoor conditions;
- As soon as the tomatoes are strong, transplant the whole clod into the vegetable garden, in full sun, after the last frosts. Plants destined for greenhouses can be planted when the indoor temperature no longer falls below 10°C;
- Maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm between plants, burying the stem up to the first leaves;
- Water tomatoes abundantly when planting in the vegetable garden.
What combinations are there with tomatoes?
In the vegetable garden, tomatoes enjoy the company of cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, tagetes and basil, which repel pests and improve yields. However, we advise against combining potatoes and eggplants with tomato plants.
How to care for a Coeur de Bœuf tomato plant?
The Cœur de Bœuf de Nice tomato has an indeterminate growth habit. The stem will continue to lengthen, forming numerous lateral branches, all of which produce flowers. Pruning is not recommended. Pruning can cause open wounds to the tomatoes and encourage the spread of disease. For staking, these bulky plants can be kept in cages or on ladders.
To avoid fungal diseases such as mildew or apical necrosis, we recommend regular, but not excessive, watering of tomato plants, without wetting the leaves or flowers. You can also mulch the soil to conserve moisture, and use organic preventive treatments such as nettle purin and comfrey.
When to harvest the Coeur de Bœuf de Nice tomato?
Nice Coeur de Bœuf tomatoes are harvested from June to October. This crop offers an abundance of fruit per plant throughout the season. With its dense, fragrant and slightly sweet flesh, this tomato can be used in a wide range of recipes, but it's best eaten raw, with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Sow in pots at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
Solanaceae need light and heat to produce. In cool climates, it's best to grow them under cover and, depending on the soil, water them regularly.
Solanum lycopersicum
From 200 to 300 g
35 seeds
France
Inconnue
This ancient variety originates from the Nice region.
