Tomato Oxheart - 40 seeds

Tomato Oxheart – ("Bawole Serce")

Description:
Oxheart, also known as "Bawole Serce," is a tall, amateur variety that requires staking. It produces large, pinkish-red, heart-shaped fruits that can weigh up to 600 grams. The flesh is exceptionally juicy, sweet and aromatic, making the tomato ideal for eating fresh immediately after harvest or for use in canning.

Packaging information:
One package contains 0.1 grams of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 40 seeds.

How to Grow Tomato Oxheart from Seed

Pre-cultivation in greenhouses

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: Feb – April.
3. Sowing instructions:
   • Sow the seeds in pots or trays with seeding soil.
   • Cover the seeds lightly with soil and water gently.
   • Place the seeds in a bright and warm place, preferably at 20–25 °C, for optimal germination.

Transplanting seedlings

1. Planting time: May – June (when the risk of frost is over).
2. Investment:
   • Choose a sunny and wind-protected location for best results.
   • Improve the soil with compost or organic fertilizer to create a nutrient-rich growing surface.
3. Plant spacing:
   • 60–70 cm between plants.
   • 50–60 cm between rows.

Care and maintenance

1. Watering:
   • Keep the soil evenly moist without overwatering.
2. Fertilization:
   • Use fertilizer with high potassium content to support fruit development.
3. Support and pruning:
   • Tie up the plants properly to support the large fruits.
   • Remove side shoots regularly to direct energy to the fruits.

Harvest

1. Harvest period: August – September.
2. Harvest tips:
   • Pick the fruits when they are fully ripe and have acquired their characteristic pink-red color.
   • To maintain the health of the plant, cut off the fruit with a piece of the stem remaining.

Oxheart is a perfect choice for growers looking for a tomato with great flavor and versatile uses, both fresh and canned.