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[[File:coracaodiboi.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Coração di Boi'. ©Kelly]] | [[File:coracaodiboi.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tomato 'Coração di Boi'. ©Kelly]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 4 February 2023
| Coração di Boi | |||||
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| Maturity | Midseason | ||||
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate | ||||
| Leaf Type | Regular Leaf | ||||
| Fruit Colour | Red | ||||
| Fruit Shape | Oxheart | ||||
| Origin | Portugal | ||||
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2011
Accession: 16
Seed Source: Received from a private donor.
Comments:
2011 Very nice oxheart variety, good all around balanced flavour. Did not like the cool, wet weather we had at the beginning of the season, but once it warmed up the plant started producing like crazy. Nice balance of meat and juice, good for fresh eating or sauces.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Large (4.5ft)
Leaf type: Regular/wispy
Leaf Coverage: Fair
Maturity: Mid (82 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Oxheart
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Medium
Fruit Set: Good
Average Fruit Diameter: 3"
Average Fruit Length: 4-5"
Average Fruit Weight: 285g (10oz)
Other Observations
- Does not like cool weather.
- Thrives in hot weather.
- Irregular watering does produce some radial cracking.
History
- Heirloom Portuguese variety.
- Name is Portuguese translates to "Oxheart" in English (literal translation: "heart of the ox").
