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[Solanum lycopersicum] Vesuvius yellow piennolo tomato seeds, golden thick-skinned fruit for hanging clusters.
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Vesuvius yellow piennolo tomato is the golden variant of the famous Vesuvian cherry tomato, with thick skin allowing storage while hanging, and a slightly sweeter taste than the red type.
It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A rustic indeterminate plant, grown on Vesuvius' volcanic soils like the red variant.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant outdoors from April-May, in well-drained soil.
Traditionally grown dry, relying on the volcanic fertility of the soil; light staking, as with the red piennolo.
The small golden round fruit, 20-30 g, is harvested in clusters and stored in the traditional hanging 'piennoli' bunches.
A very rustic variety thanks to its thick skin, resistant to rot and the main tomato disorders.
Perfect for sauces with an original golden colour and for fresh eating even months after harvest.
Rich in beta-carotene as well as lycopene, yellow piennolo tomato has high antioxidant properties and a delicately sweet taste.