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Oxheart Pole Tomato Seeds

Oxheart Pole Tomato Seeds

SKU:3167

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4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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What a name! 'Oxheart', also known as 'Cuore Di Bue' (Italian for ox heart) is so named because of its shape. It is also known as "pear of Liguria", after the northern Italian region where it has long been celebrated. This heirloom is dense with few seeds, cooks down to a robust, thick sauce, and really shines when roasted. It is also a star sliced fresh atop salad greens or paired with mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.

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~0.57 g

(~25 seeds)

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70–85 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)

Native: Andes

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer

Variety Info: Orangey-red and uniquely shaped, weighing 6–12 ounces. 'Oxheart' is an indeterminate type tomato.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"

Row Spacing: 36"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Oxheart' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when they have an orange-red hue, and a slight give when gently squeezed.

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 22 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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22 reviews
  • Ashley K.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/5/25
    5 Stars

    O hearts are my favorite slicing tomato. They grow very willingly. They fruit prolifically. The fruit is so meaty, juicy, and flavorful. They’re a beautiful plant. I have excellent germination rates with these seeds from Botanical Interests.

  • Kristi F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/6/24
    5 Stars

    I love these tomatoes. I'm on my fourth year with the same packet of seeds and they still have great germination. These tomatoes and huge and meaty and delicious! They ripen later in the summer than some others but they are worth the wait.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Xavier Q.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/17/24
    5 Stars

    Haven’t actually grown anything yet. This is my first vegetable garden bed. The packaging was very nice and I even received some free seeds! Each pack explains how to properly space the seeds, so that’s a plus for a first time gardener like myself. Can’t wait for these tomatoes to grow and give an update!

  • Holly O.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/3/23
    5 Stars

    Grew these for the first time this year and I can’t imagine ever not growing them again! They were huge fruits that made a beautiful slicer tomato but were also excellent for saucing due to the low number of seeds. The meaty inside rivaled any beefsteak I’ve ever grown. Fantastic tomatoes, you won’t be disappointed!

  • Ambia
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/20/25
    5 Stars

    Can’t wait to plant