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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rosso Sicilian, also seen as Russo Sicilian Togeta, is a Sicilian heirloom used for stuffing and for paste. Determinate plants bear squat, fluted red fruit of about 6 ounces with thick fleshy walls and a largely hollow interior, ideal for filling.
Rosso Sicilian traits
- Squat, fluted red fruit about 6 oz
- Thick fleshy walls with hollow interior
- Determinate plants
- Sicilian heirloom
Good for
- Stuffed tomatoes
- Paste
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso Sicilian this page | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Biltmore | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Carnival | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Chico III | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
Rosso Sicilian FAQ
What kind of tomato is Rosso Sicilian?
Rosso Sicilian, also seen as Russo Sicilian Togeta, is a Sicilian heirloom used for stuffing and for paste. Determinate plants bear squat, fluted red fruit of about 6 ounces with thick fleshy walls and a largely hollow interior, ideal for filling.
How many days to maturity is Rosso Sicilian?
Rosso Sicilian is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Rosso Sicilian compare with other tomato varieties?
Rosso Sicilian: 70 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Ace (70–83 days), Basket Vee (70 days), Best Boy (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rosso Sicilian good for?
Rosso Sicilian is grown for stuffed tomatoes, paste.
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.