Tomato 'Antico Ravenna' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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GH2344
Antico Ravenna, also known as Cuore Antico di Ravenna or “Ancient Heart of Ravenna,” is an old Italian heirloom from Ravenna in Emilia Romagna that produces chocolate brown, heart to pear-shaped fruits with a dark green neck and green shoulders.
Antico Ravenna, also known as Cuore Antico di Ravenna or “Ancient Heart of Ravenna,” is an old Italian heirloom from Ravenna in Emilia Romagna that produces chocolate brown, heart to pear-shaped fruits with a dark green neck and green shoulders. Midseason plants mature in about 80 days from transplant and grow indeterminate with regular leaves, so give them sturdy staking or caging for a long, generous harvest. The meaty flesh is dense with relatively few seeds and delivers a rich, well-balanced sweetness with a gentle smoky depth. Noted for excellent crack resistance and strong late-season performance, these tomatoes shine sliced fresh, roasted, or cooked down into a thick, intensely flavored sauce.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Blue/Anthocyanin, Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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