25/30 Seeds
Cultivation: easy
Seed Production: Beginner
Sowing: from February to June
Tuscan Serbo Tomato - Bombolino (Lycopersicon Lycopersicum)
Tuscan Tomato for Storage - Bombolino (Lycopersicon lycopersicum): For this fabulous variety, we have Mr. Daniele Albanese to thank. He has cared for it for many years and donated the seeds to us, along with others still undergoing the testing process and which will likely be available next year. We don't know the exact history of this tomato: Daniele has always grown it, he tells us, he hangs it in the garage and it keeps very well. He sent us the seeds and a tomato to demonstrate its storage properties. It's February and the tomato is in excellent condition. The plant is robust, hardy, and productive. The berry is round, weighing up to 30 grams, the skin is exceptionally thick, and the flesh is incredibly sweet: these are among the main characteristics of tomatoes for storage. The variety is very stable; the cherry tomatoes are all the same size and a beautiful red when ripe. Despite its size, this variety does not suffer from blossom end rot and can be grown in pots because it tolerates water stress very well (we tested it in dryland farming trials, as you will read in the guide coming soon).
BOMBOLINO TOSCANO is one of those varieties at risk of extinction that we distribute free of charge in the municipalities of origin and neighboring areas: simply request it by leaving a message when ordering or by calling and collect it completely free of charge at our headquarters.
*= Very low, does not require irrigation
**= Low, also suitable for hot and arid areas, water only in case of prolonged drought
***= Reduced, one of the least demanding varieties of the species, suitable for areas with sporadic rainfall, irrigate only in case of prolonged drought
****= Tolerant to water stress, requires moderate irrigation, suitable for low-water consumption gardens.
Unfortunately, until the guide is published, this is just a rough guideline to avoid confusion. Dryland farming requires cultivation techniques suited to the soil and soil conditions. All varieties have been acclimated in Italy.