Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 4 - 8 Feet
Mature Spread 18 - 36 Inches
Growing Zones 8 - 10

This heirloom tomato variety bears unusually large fruit (about 200 grams each) with a slightly tart flavor. The large, red, flattened, deeply ribbed fruits are good for sauces, soups, and juices, or sliced on bread or in a sandwich. It is also a great variety to grow for preserving and cooking because the flavor intensity will increase with heat. After planting, you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor within 70-80 days. This is an indeterminate tomato type.

Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant Care

You can start this plant inside and then harden off and transplant it outdoors when all danger of frost has passed in the spring. Make sure you plant Costoluto Genovese in well-draining soil in direct sunlight. Frequent pruning is beneficial because it will improve air flow surrounding the plant. It also helps reduce the risk of tomato diseases.

Growing Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant

Start your tomato plant indoors in early spring and then transplant it outdoors when danger of frost has passed. Plant your seedlings 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun. Provide strong stakes or tall wire cages—this plant can reach up to 8 feet tall. You’ll be able to harvest your tomatoes about 70-80 days after planting.

Tomatoes are great in container gardens. If growing in a container, make sure it is at least 24-48 inches deep and 18-36 inches in diameter. You’ll need to water your container plant more than you would if it were planted in the garden. It’s important that your container has good drainage, as your tomato plant should not sit in water.

Watering Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant

This plant is pretty drought tolerant and doesn’t need a lot of water once it is established. You’ll get more and larger fruit if you constantly keep the soil evenly moist once it starts bearing fruit, however.

Feeding Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant

This plant requires a high level of nutrients. Fertilize your tomato plant three to five times during the growing season using a balanced liquid fertilizer. You can also amend the soil with compost and aged manure before planting for the season.

Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 4 - 8 Feet

Mature Spread: 18 - 36 Inches

Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches

Habit: Upright

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering

Watering: Average

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: N/A

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies

Container Role:

Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting

Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance

Brand: Goodness Grows

Common Name: Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant

Other Name(s): Costoluto Genovese Tomato

Scientific Name: Tomato 'Costoluto Genovese'

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant

Costoluto Genovese Tomato Plant Care