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Solanum lycopersicum 'Piennolo Del Vesuvio'
Tomato, Piennolo Del Vesuvio
Piennolo Del Vesuvio Paste Tomato is also early to mature in short seasons and what we really love this their heritage as the beloved 'hanging tomato of Vesuvius,' an heirloom selected for centuries in Italy's volcanic soils. Pienollo has phenomenally low water content as a paste tomato & fairly thick skins allow them to be hung, traditionally, for months indoors to extend the season. Their concentrated flavor after even one month of hanging is heavenly!
- Italian heirloom tomato from Naples region
- Small plum fruits with rich flavor
- Indeterminate vine type
- Saladette type excellent for sauces and roasting
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: Heirloom
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 48-84 in
- Spread: 24-36 in
- Spacing: 24 in
- Temperature: 45 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum lycopersicum 'Piennolo Del Vesuvio'
Set tomatoes in full sun after nights stay above 50°F. Plant deeply, support with stakes or cages, mulch to reduce soil splash, and water evenly to prevent cracking and blossom-end rot. Harvest often to keep plants productive.