Rio Grande Oval Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Rio Grande oval tomato seeds, egg-shaped fruits, thick red skin — classic preservation and drying variety.

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Rio Grande Oval Tomato

Rio Grande oval tomato is an easily cultivable variety adaptable to any soil, producing egg-shaped fruits with thick skin and vivid red colour.

The Rio Grande Plant

Belonging to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A robust and adaptable plant with indeterminate growth, ideal for open field and extended harvests.

How to Sow Rio Grande

Sow in seedbed between February and March; transplant between April and May, once soil has reached at least 15°C.

How to Grow Rio Grande

Grows well in any soil, even not particularly fertile. Requires regular watering during fruit development and support for plant support.

Tips for Rio Grande

Egg-shaped fruits are harvested vivid red; thick skin makes them particularly suitable for drying for winter storage.

Diseases and Pests of Rio Grande

Good general disease resistance; benefits from correct ventilation and avoiding waterlogging to prevent fungal pathologies.

Uses and Curiosities of Rio Grande

Tomato for preservation and drying par excellence, thanks to regular shape and robust skin; also ideal for sauces and purees. Excellent preserved hung for winter.

Properties of Rio Grande

Rich in lycopene, especially in fully dried specimens. Rio Grande tomato has good antioxidant properties, beneficial to overall wellbeing.

Nutritional Values of Rio Grande

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