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Kamonium Sardinian-type Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Kamonium Sardinian-type tomato seeds, firm elongated fruit ideal for drying and preserves.

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Kamonium Sardinian-type Tomato

Kamonium Sardinian-type tomato is a selection inspired by traditional Sardinian preserving varieties: elongated, firm fruit with tough skin suited to drying and processing.

The Kamonium Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A semi-determinate plant, drought-resistant like the historic Sardinian varieties it derives from.

How to Sow Kamonium

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant outdoors from April-May, in sunny, well-exposed spots.

How to Grow Kamonium

Rustic and adaptable, it needs moderate but consistent watering; typically grown in open field with light staking or left to sprawl.

Tips for Kamonium

Fruits, 6-8 cm long, are firm with very little internal water, ideal for hanging and storing (following the Sardinian sun-dried tomato tradition).

Diseases and Pests of Kamonium

A rustic variety little prone to rot thanks to its thick skin; still monitor for aphids and whitefly in intense heat.

Uses and Curiosities of Kamonium

Perfect for drying, oil preserves and concentrates, following the tradition of Sardinian housewives.

Properties of Kamonium

Rich in concentrated lycopene due to its low water content, Kamonium tomato has particularly high antioxidant properties.

Nutritional Values of Kamonium

  • Calories: about 20 kcal
  • Protein: 1.0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.4 g