Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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August 2, 2016 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2016
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 30
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Need help with a piriform ID
So I bought a tomato in a farmer's market in Ouchy, Switzerland a few years back, saved seeds, and finally was able to grow them out this year. Problem is, I don't know what this tomato really is.
It was labeled "Coeur de Boeuf", which it is not. CdB is a true oxheart type tomato. Apparently it is quite common in parts of Europe for this piriform tomato to come in labeled "Coeur de Boeuf". It may be Cuore di Bue, a Liguria type, or "Coeur d’Albenga" which is also known as "Coeur de Boeuf d’Albenga" It's very heavy, very meaty, almost no seeds (30-40/fruit) with almost no gel. Delicious classic tomato flavor. Any thoughts? photo 1: parent fruit (F0) photos 2+: this year's fruits (F1) Last edited by dheideman; August 2, 2016 at 03:52 AM. |
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coeur de boeuf , piriform , purse |
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