Rich Italian Heirloom Flavor: Renowned since the early 1800s for its bold, tangy, high-acid profile, Costoluto Genovese is the go-to tomato for authentic Italian sauces, pastes, and savory dishes.
Knobby, Lobed Fruits Built for Cooking: Produces small to medium, deeply lobed red fruits with an irregular shape that may lack plate appeal but excel in concentrated flavor—perfect for canning, roasting, and slow cooking.
Continuous Production on Vigorous Vines: This indeterminate variety begins producing early in the season and continues through summer heat and into fall, setting long, heavy crops of tomatoes on resilient, heat-loving plants.
Versatile in the Kitchen: Beyond sauces, Costoluto Genovese is excellent for juicing and adds a flavorful punch to sandwiches, salads, and homemade tomato blends. Its rich aroma alone sets it apart from bland modern hybrids.
Straightforward Growing Instructions: Start seeds indoors 5–6 weeks before your last frost date. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures consistently exceed 55°F. Space plants 2 to 2½ feet apart and protect with row covers if unexpected frosts are forecasted.
