Rosettano Oxheart Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Rosettano oxheart tomato seeds, pink colour, large ribbed fruit, thick juicy pulp.

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Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

Rosettano oxheart tomato is a variety with a distinctive pink colour, producing large, ribbed fruits with thick, juicy pulp.

The Rosettano Oxheart Tomato Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. An indeterminate, sturdy plant with good foliage cover, typical of the great oxheart tomatoes.

How to Sow Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 25°C; transplant into the field between April and June.

How to Grow Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

It prefers deep, fertile, cool soil, with sunny exposure and regular watering; the plant needs staking and periodic side-shoot removal to support the heavy fruits.

Tips for Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

Harvest is staggered from July to October; the large fruits should be picked once the skin reaches its typical pink colouring to best appreciate their pulp.

Diseases and Pests of Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

It can be affected by downy mildew, alternaria and blossom-end rot in case of irregular watering; crop rotation and good ventilation help prevent the main plant diseases.

Uses and Curiosities of Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

The thick, savoury pulp is best suited for raw consumption, in generous salads or paired with mozzarella and basil, but it is also excellent gratin or stuffed.

Properties of Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

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

Nutritional Values of Rosettano Oxheart Tomato

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g