Cuor Di Bue

Family: Solanaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sink your spoon into the promise of Cuor Di Bue: a richly hued oxheart tomato with a velvety, meaty interior and a sweet, sun-forward flavor that lingers like warm fruit.

At maturity, the fruits develop into large, heart-shaped beauties with a smooth, satin skin and a satisfying, sliceable heft—ideal for showcasing in bold, tomato-forward preparations. Grow Cuor Di Bue for thick-walled, low-seed richness that shines in fresh salads, hearty sauces, and slow-simmered favorites.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Cuor Di Bue Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jul 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Cuor Di Bue brings oxheart’s thick walls and low-seed luxury, so it stays spoon-worthy instead of turning into watery foam. Use it when you want tomato that actually *holds its shape*—slices, roasted halves, or a slow-reduced sauce that tastes like concentrated summer fruit.

Best Uses

thick slice for salt-and-olive-oil boards where the interior stays intact
high-body tomato sauce after a slow simmer (reduced and spoonable, not watery)
roasted tomato halves for caramelized edges and jammy centers
chunky bruschetta where the pieces hold shape and don’t collapse into pulp

Flavor Profile

sweet, sun-forward flavor velvety, meaty low-seed interior satin-smooth skin with a sliceable, satisfying heft lingering fruitiness with gentle acidity

Kitchen Pairings

extra-virgin olive oil garlic aged balsamic vinegar mozzarella fresh oregano black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease issue for Solanum lycopersicum (oxheart type) and how can I prevent it?

Oxheart tomatoes commonly suffer from early blight (Alternaria), which shows up as dark, concentric rings on older leaves and gradually spreads upward. Space plants with good airflow, water at the soil line (not the leaves), and remove yellowing/lower infected leaves as soon as symptoms appear. If it keeps worsening, switch to a labeled tomato fungicide regimen and avoid harvesting or pruning when foliage is wet to reduce spread.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruit set, keep soil evenly moist—typically about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply 1–3 times per week rather than frequent light watering, and aim for the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Consistent moisture helps prevent blossom-end rot and cracking, which are more likely with irregular watering.

How do I tell when oxheart tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits have fully colored for their variety (typically deep red), feel firm-to-slightly-giving, and the shoulders are no longer green. Oxheart fruit often matures around ~90 days after transplanting; start checking from about 75–80 days to catch the first fully ripe fruits. Pick with a gentle twist or snip the stem so you don’t damage clusters of developing fruit.