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- Days to maturity
- 75–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Costoluto Genovese is a deeply ribbed Italian heirloom from the Genoa region, an indeterminate variety with lobed red fruit of six to ten ounces and an intense old-world flavor that balances sweet and acid. The thick, meaty walls suit sauce and paste as well as slicing and cooking. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium. Vines grow long and heavy, so provide a tall cage or sturdy stake, prune suckers for airflow, and water evenly to prevent cracking and blossom-end rot. Also spelled Costaluto or Costuluto Genovese.
Costoluto Genovese traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs a tall cage
- Deeply lobed red fruit of 6 to 10 ounces
- Intense flavor balancing sweetness and acidity
- Thick, meaty walls
- Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium
- Italian heirloom
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Fresh slicing
- Cooking
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costoluto Genovese this page | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Costoluto Genovese FAQ
What kind of tomato is Costoluto Genovese?
Costoluto Genovese is a deeply ribbed Italian heirloom from the Genoa region, an indeterminate variety with lobed red fruit of six to ten ounces and an intense old-world flavor that balances sweet and acid. The thick, meaty walls suit sauce and paste as well as slicing and cooking.
How many days to maturity is Costoluto Genovese?
Costoluto Genovese is listed at 75–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Costoluto Genovese compare with other tomato varieties?
Costoluto Genovese: 75–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Costoluto Genovese good for?
Costoluto Genovese is grown for sauce and paste, fresh slicing, cooking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.