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[Solanum lycopersicum] Seccagno tomato seeds, heirloom Sicilian dry-farmed variety, intense flavour, high lycopene.
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Seccagno tomato, also called siccagno, is an heirloom cultivar from Southern Italy traditionally grown without irrigation, typical of Sicily's inland areas.
It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A determinate plant that needs no support except minimal staking in humid areas.
Sow directly in the field between January and May, with spacing of 80 cm between rows and 40 cm along the row.
Its distinctive feature is dry cultivation, made possible by clay and sandy soils that self-regulate moisture; it prefers full sun and intense heat.
The numerous berries are rounded with a pointed tip and uniform scarlet-red colour; they are harvested about 90 days after emergence.
A rustic, easy-to-grow variety that needs no side-shoot pruning or special treatment, well suited to hot, dry climates.
Its intense flavour and good sugar content make it perfect for sauces, concentrate and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as fresh use.
Rich in above-average lycopene thanks to dry cultivation, seccagno tomato has particularly concentrated antioxidant properties.