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What makes it special?
Costoluto Genovese is a traditional Italian beefsteak tomato with deeply ribbed red fruit. Its juicy, aromatic flesh has a well-balanced mix of sweetness and acidity.
The vigorous cordon tomato suits fresh slices, salads and is especially good for sugo, soup and sauce. A warm, sheltered spot supports its medium-late ripening.
Flavour & Use
Fruity-aromatic, lightly tart and mildly sweet. Versatile for eating fresh, sauce, sugo, soup and preserving.
Fruit & Plant
Red, flat-round and strikingly deeply ribbed beefsteak tomatoes, usually around 150–250 g. Juicy flesh and a classic Italian shape.
Growing & Care
Plant in a full-sun, warm and, where possible, rain-sheltered spot. Tie in regularly and train to one or two shoots. Support large fruit clusters and water evenly; in a container, plan for at least 25 litres.
Variety Data
Variety type: beefsteak tomato, a traditional Italian variety
Growth habit: indeterminate, cordon tomato
Plant height: approx. 180–220 cm
Fruit colour: red
Fruit shape: flat-round, strongly and deeply ribbed
Fruit weight: usually approx. 150–250 g
Ripening time: medium to medium-late, approx. 78–85 days after planting out
Flavour: fruity-aromatic, lightly tart, mildly sweet
Use: eating fresh, sauce, sugo, soup, preserving
Position: full sun, warm, rain-sheltered where possible
Pot size: at least approx. 25 L
Pruning side shoots: recommended for cordon growing
Support: a sturdy stake and, if needed, fruit supports
Suitable for outdoors: yes, in a warm and sheltered spot
Open-pollinated: yes
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Costoluto Genovese - Tomato Plant
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Costoluto Genovese tomato plant – an aromatic young plant raised by us
Costoluto Genovese – character and use
Costoluto Genovese is an open-pollinated Italian beefsteak tomato whose deeply furrowed shape stands out immediately. The variety has long been prized in Italian cooking. Its fruit is juicy and aromatic, which is why it convinces both fresh and processed. The irregular ribbed shape is typical of the variety, not a quality flaw.
Fruit, flavour and harvest
The red, flat-round fruit usually weighs around 150 to 250 grams. Flavour-wise, Costoluto Genovese combines fruitiness with a light acidity and mild sweetness. Sliced fresh, it suits salad and bread; cooked, its aromatic flesh brings depth to sugo, tomato soup and sauce.
Position and care
The indeterminate plant reaches around 180 to 220 centimetres under good conditions. It needs a sturdy support and is trained to one or two shoots for manageable growing. Plenty of sun, warmth and rain protection favour its medium-late ripening. In a pot, use at least 25 litres of soil, water regularly, and feed with tomato fertiliser as needed during the main growth period.
A tomato young plant, raised by us
We raise the Costoluto Genovese tomato plant ourselves at our family business in Illmitz. You'll get a vigorous young plant to start your tomato season. After shipping, it should first stand in a bright, sheltered spot and be gradually acclimatised to direct sun and outdoor conditions. It's only planted out permanently once no more late frosts are expected.
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