Tomato oxheart
Solanum lycopersicum 'Volovsko srce'
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Description
The Oxheart tomato, distinguished by its unique heart-shaped fruits, is a cherished variety among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike. These tomatoes are renowned for their large size, often weighing in at several hundred grams each, making them one of the heavier hitters in the tomato world. Their flesh is firm and meaty with few seeds, enveloped in a deep, vibrant red skin that's as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. This variety's rich, sweet flavor, with subtle hints of acidity, makes it a versatile favorite in the kitchen, perfect for slicing into salads, cooking down into robust sauces, or simply enjoying fresh from the vine.
Growing Oxheart tomatoes can be a rewarding experience for gardeners of all levels, thanks to their vigorous vines that require staking or caging to support their hefty fruits. They thrive in warm, sunny conditions, with well-draining soil being essential for their development. Starting seeds indoors approximately 6-8 weeks before the last frost date is recommended, with transplanting occurring once the threat of frost has passed. With proper care, including regular watering and occasional feeding, Oxheart tomatoes will begin to bear fruit in the mid to late summer, offering a bountiful harvest that extends until the first frosts of fall. Their distinctive shape, exceptional taste, and satisfying texture make Oxheart tomatoes a standout variety that brings both beauty and flavor to the garden and table.
Growing Details
Grows well in fertile well-drained soil, in full sun. Water well during dry spells and side-dress with compost tea every 2-3 weeks. Provide stake support for the sprawling vine.
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Attracts Wildlife
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Easy Propagating
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Solanum lycopersicum 'Volovsko srce'</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: South America
applicable geo region: Worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of Jun for 160 days
Harvest:
beginning
of August for 60 days
Seed Start:
end
of Jun
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
edible uses: Fruits of this wonderful plant can be consumed fresh, used in cooking, salads. They are very meaty and have few seeds which makes them perfect for making tomato sauces and soups.
Medicinal Rating:
(3/5)
medicinal uses: Tomatoes are known to provide various health benefits due to their rich vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content. They are particularly high in vitamin C, potassium and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to many health benefits including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
health concerns: Overconsumption may lead to acid reflux. In rare cases, allergies may occur.
other uses: Can be used as a powerful natural dye due to its profound red colour.
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Botanical data
specie: Solanum lycopersicum 'Volovsko srce'
common names: volovsko srce (serbian);
family: Solanaceae
sub family: Solanoideae
tribe: Solanineae
sub tribe: none
genus: Solanum
Growing Conditions
area needed: 1.0 m
spacing: 0.6 m
grow time (non perennials): 80 days
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 15°C / 30°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 10°C / 35°C
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: High
root type: Medium
frost tender: Medium
hardness:
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(2/10)
first harvest: 1 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
Hermaphrodite
growth details: Grows well in fertile well-drained soil, in full sun. Water well during dry spells and side-dress with compost tea every 2-3 weeks. Provide stake support for the sprawling vine.
Potential Disturbances: Tomato oxheart may experience disturbances from aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms. These pressures can affect fruit quality and plant health, necessitating proactive management.
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