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Oxheart Pole Tomato Seeds
Best heirloom variety for home gardeners seeking reliable yields and delicious fruit.
This heirloom 'Oxheart' tomato, also known as 'Cuore Di Bue', is celebrated in Italy for its unique shape and exceptional flavor. It's an indeterminate pole tomato variety that produces large, orangey-red fruits weighing 6–12 ounces. The flesh is dense with few seeds, making it ideal for cooking down into a rich, thick sauce or roasting to perfection. It also shines when sliced fresh for salads or paired with mozzarella and basil. These plants are frost-sensitive annuals and require full sun, growing vines up to 6 feet or longer.
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Days to Maturity
7085
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Who it's for
- Home chefs and gardeners craving exceptional tasting tomatoes.
- Dedicated gardeners seeking a generous, season-long tomato bounty.
- Food lovers who appreciate versatile, high-quality ingredients for cooking.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small spaces or those preferring less structural intervention.
- Impatient growers or those in climates with shorter summer seasons.
- Growers prioritizing blemish-free fruit or those new to consistent watering.
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Dense, meaty flesh excels in both fresh salads and rich sauces.
Germination Reliability
High success rates ensure a productive start for home gardeners.
Growth Vigor
Indeterminate vines grow aggressively, requiring sturdy support for heavy fruit loads.
Flavor Profile
Classic heirloom taste delivers exceptional depth for discerning home cooks.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires careful temperature monitoring and consistent staking for optimal health.
Yield Potential
Consistent production of large fruits provides a bountiful seasonal harvest.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70–85 days
Type
Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato
Native
Andes
Hardiness
Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure
Full sun
Plant Dimensions
Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info
Orangey-red and uniquely shaped, weighing 6–12 ounces.
Attributes
Frost Sensitive
Features
- Heirloom variety with unique oxheart shape
- Ideal for sauces and roasting
- Meaty, juicy, and flavorful fruit
- Dense flesh with few seeds
- Suitable for fresh slicing
- Vigorous indeterminate vines
- High germination rates
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the high germination rates and robust growth of these Oxheart Pole Tomato seeds. Many report healthy, vigorous plants that reliably produce an abundance of large, flavorful tomatoes. The consistent quality and dependable performance make these seeds a favorite among gardeners seeking a rewarding harvest. The ease of cultivation, from planting to fruit set, contributes significantly to overall satisfaction, ensuring a successful growing experience for many.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the vines will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. Because they can reach 6 feet or longer, you will need to provide sturdy stakes or a trellis to support the heavy vines.
They are excellent for both. Their dense, meaty flesh with few seeds makes them a top choice for cooking down into thick sauces or roasting, but they are equally delicious sliced fresh for salads or caprese.
Seeds typically emerge in 5 to 10 days when soil temperatures are between 70°F and 90°F. Once transplanted, you can expect to harvest your first tomatoes in 70 to 85 days.
If starting indoors, sow seeds 4 to 6 weeks before your planned transplant date. If sowing directly outside, wait until 1 to 2 weeks after your last frost date, ensuring the soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
Space your plants 24 to 36 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and room for the vines to grow. If you are planting in rows, keep the rows at least 36 inches apart.
Harvest the tomatoes when they have developed a deep orangey-red color. They are at peak ripeness when they feel firm but have a slight give when gently squeezed.
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