Yellow Oxheart Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Yellow oxheart tomato seeds, pronounced ribbing, yellow to orange skin, fleshy low-acid pulp.

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Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Yellow oxheart tomato is a variant of the classic oxheart tomato, with an unmistakable shape and very pronounced ribbing, its skin ranging from pale yellow to deep orange.

The Yellow Oxheart Tomato Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. An indeterminate-growth plant that keeps growing in height, with fruits that can reach considerable size.

How to Sow Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 25°C; transplant after the last frosts, once seedlings are about 15 cm tall.

How to Grow Yellow Oxheart Tomato

It prefers a sunny site with medium-textured, low-salt soil enriched with well-matured organic manure; crop rotation about every three years is important.

Tips for Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Key care includes side-shoot removal in July; spring harvest runs from March to July, autumn harvest from September to December.

Diseases and Pests of Yellow Oxheart Tomato

It can be affected by typical tomato viruses and bacteria, as well as downy mildew and blossom-end rot in case of irregular watering; good ventilation and rotation help prevent problems.

Uses and Curiosities of Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Thanks to its fleshy pulp, few seeds and low acidity, it is perfect for salads, sauces and preserves, prized in the kitchen for its very intense flavour.

Properties of Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Rich in lycopene, potassium and vitamin C, yellow oxheart tomato has antioxidant properties beneficial to overall wellbeing.

Nutritional Values of Yellow Oxheart Tomato

Per 100 grams, yellow oxheart tomato provides about 18 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.