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[Solanum lycopersicum] Ceruzzo cherry tomato seeds, traditional southern Italian variety, sweet intense flavour.
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Ceruzzo cherry tomato is a traditional southern Italian variety, grown in clusters, with small firm berries of bright red colour and an intense, sweet flavour.
It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. An indeterminate, hardy plant well suited to the hot, dry climates typical of southern regions.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 25°C; transplant into the field between April and May.
It prefers a very sunny position and well-drained soil; it tolerates brief dry spells but performs best with regular, moderate watering; staking is needed to support the clusters.
Harvest is staggered from July to September, preferably as whole clusters to preserve the freshness and shelf-life typical of this traditional variety.
Thanks to its hardiness it is moderately resistant to the main plant diseases, but it can still be affected by blossom-end rot and spider mites under water stress.
Its intense, sweet flavour makes it ideal for raw consumption in salads and appetisers, but also for preserves and quick sauces thanks to its firm flesh.
Rich in lycopene, vitamin C and potassium, Ceruzzo tomato has antioxidant properties that contribute to overall wellbeing.