Tomato 'Scatolone 3' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Discover the Italian heirloom Tomato 'Scatolone 3', renowned for its large, juicy fruits with rich, sweet flavor. This vigorous variety produces plump, meaty tomatoes ideal for fresh salads, sauces, and cooking. Perfect for home gardens, allotments, or greenhouse cultivation, 'Scatolone 3' combines high yield with authentic Italian taste.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – April, 0.5–1 cm deep in trays or pots
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 50–70 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Water regularly and support plants with stakes or cages
. Harvest: When fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to touch

Key Features

. Italian heirloom tomato with large, juicy fruits
. Sweet, rich flavor for fresh eating or cooking
. High-yielding and vigorous growth
. Ideal for salads, sauces, and preserves
. Suitable for greenhouse or open garden cultivation

Ideal For

. Home gardeners seeking authentic Italian tomatoes
. Fresh salads, cooking, and sauces
. Greenhouse or open-ground cultivation
. Gardeners looking for high-yield, flavorful varieties

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – April
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Support plants with stakes or cages early to prevent fruit damage and encourage healthy growth.