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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cuostralee is a French family heirloom beefsteak that reached American gardeners after Craig LeHoullier and Carolyn Male obtained seed in 1992 from a grower in the village of Hellimer, France. The large, flattened, deeply ribbed fruit is deep pink-red, often weighing a pound or more, with flesh that is dense and meaty and a rich, old-style sweetness. Plants are regular-leaf indeterminates and need a firm stake to hold up such heavy fruit. Maturity is around 82 days from transplant, so it wants a long, warm season.
Cuostralee traits
- Regular-leaf indeterminate vines
- Large, flattened, ribbed fruit often over 1 lb
- Deep pink-red color
- Dense, meaty flesh with rich sweet flavor
- French heirloom, about 82 days
- Needs sturdy staking for heavy fruit
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Heirloom seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuostralee this page | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Boy | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brimmer | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Padino | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lampadina | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Red Lightning | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Yellow Brandywine | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
Cuostralee FAQ
What kind of tomato is Cuostralee?
Cuostralee is a French family heirloom beefsteak that reached American gardeners after Craig LeHoullier and Carolyn Male obtained seed in 1992 from a grower in the village of Hellimer, France. The large, flattened, deeply ribbed fruit is deep pink-red, often weighing a pound or more, with flesh that is dense and meaty and a rich, old-style sweetness.
How many days to maturity is Cuostralee?
Cuostralee is listed at 82 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Cuostralee compare with other tomato varieties?
Cuostralee: 82 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Boy (82 days), Brimmer (82 days), La Padino (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cuostralee good for?
Cuostralee is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, heirloom seed saving.
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.