Recommended By Raymond Blanc (Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons), this iconic Italian heirloom tomato produces extraordinarily large, meaty, ox-heart shaped fruit in a brilliant orange-red. Growing up to 200g, these beefsteak beauties are perfect for slicing, sauces, and Mediterranean-style dishes.
As an indeterminate variety, 'Cuore di Bue' requires staking and pinching back side shoots to focus energy on ripening its abundant harvest. Sow with a companion such as Calendula to deter whitefly, or basil, chives or mint to ward off aphids.
How to care for tomato Cuor Di Bue:
Support plants as they grow by tying the main stem to canes or string, and regularly pinch out side-shoots to focus energy into fruiting. Keep soil consistently moist and feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowers appear.
Towards the end of the season, to help ripen any remaining fruit, lift the plants off supports and lay them flat in a sunny, sheltered spot, ideally under a cloche to retain warmth.
