Tomato
Oxheart tomato
Oxheart tomato: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Oxheart tomato belongs to Solanum lycopersicum, in the Solanaceae family alongside peppers and aubergines. Its name describes a heart-shaped fruit, broad at the shoulders and narrowing towards a point. The traditional selection 'Cuor di Bue' is also known as 'Coeur de Boeuf'. It is valued for fleshy fruits and their kitchen uses.In this selection, ripe fruits are red and may have slight ribbing. Size is generous but varies with plants and conditions. Some selections give fruits around 300–700 g, without a guaranteed weight. This represents potential rather than a promise that every tomato will weigh the same.Flesh is dense and juicy with relatively few seeds. It provides broad cut surfaces, making the tomato useful for slices and carpaccio. Flavour is mild and sweet, often with understated acidity. Texture changes with ripeness: fruit retains more structure before becoming very tender.The traditional plant is vigorous and indeterminate. Stems continue lengthening through the…
