Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Rosso Sicilian beefsteak tomato - Organic

"Under the benevolent sun, it unfolds like a red flower sculpted by the hand of time and peasant gestures."

$4.49

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Originally from Sicily , the Rosso Sicilian is an old determinate tomato, carefully passed down by a Sicilian immigrant in 1987. This hardy variety has adapted well to Quebec gardens , where it appreciates rich, well-drained, and warm soils .

Its deep red, heavy, and heavily ribbed fruits resemble open flowers: spectacularly shaped tomatoes weighing up to 330 g . Their compact growth habit makes them ideal for planting in close rows, with light staking to support the weight of the clusters. In a thriving, nutrient-rich environment , this tomato becomes a reliable ally throughout the summer , with a harvest spread over 70 to 90 days . Its floral structure and moderate vigor make it a dependable plant in a vegetable garden that thrives during the warmer seasons.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Tomatoes require warmth, light and regular watering monitoring to produce well in northern climates.

The Rosso Sicilian tomato is prized for its firm, slightly dry flesh and thick walls, making it excellent for stuffing, cooking, or reducing into a rich sauce. It's perfect for homemade pasta, robust coulis, or summer preserves, with a remarkable ability to concentrate flavors when cooked. Its sliced ​​appearance is reminiscent of an artichoke flower, adding a unique visual touch to dishes.

Rosso Sicilian beefsteak tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 75 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

100 cm

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