Russian 117 Oxheart - Red Late Tomato
This old, vigorous "cœur de bœuf" variety produces large fruits weighing 300-800 g. The flesh is very dense and juicy, with few seeds. The flesh is very dense and juicy, contains few seeds and has an excellent, rich, complex flavor.
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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.
February, March, April
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
full sun
medium
all floor types
drained, rich, reheated
Solanum lycopersicum
late
From 300 to 800 g
35 seeds
indeterminate
Red
Russia
This variety, originally from Russia, is described in Carolyn J.Homme's book 100 heirloom tomatoes for American garden.