Tomato 'Coure Antico di Acqui Terme'
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150 р.
PACKAGING: Sachet Zip lock 12 - 15 SEEDS
1. Original Name: Coure Antico di Acqui Terme (which means 'Ancient Heart from Acqui Terme' in Italian).
2. History: An old heirloom variety from Acqui Terme (Piedmont in the north of Italy). This city is famous for its Monferrato red wine, amaretti cookies and truffles. It is a resort with hot sulphur springs.
3. Plant Specifications: Mid-season. A good choice for growing outdoors and in a greenhouse. Indeterminate, tall bush, growing up to 6.5 feet (200 cm) tall. Thick stem, slightly droopy regular leaves. Regular truss, 3-5 fruits per truss.
4. Training Instructions: It is recommended to train the bush to two main stems, and staking and pruning are a must. It is preferable to tie the clusters as well.
5. Shape and Weight: Flattened heart-shaped or elongated heart-shaped fruits with flat pointed tips. They often have shallow longitudinal ribs. Every fruit is of a slightly different shape. Weight: 10.6-21.2 oz. (300-600 g).
6. Color: Bright red with red flesh.
7. Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly tart with an intense tomato flavor. The flesh is very meaty and sugary in a cut, and there are few seeds.
8. Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh salads, juices and excellent sauces.
Tags: Sweet