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Hungarian Heart

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Zone 11a Save Garden

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Botanical illustration of Hungarian Heart
85d to harvest

Sink your senses into Hungarian Heart’s rich, warm aroma and its famously heart-shaped presence—meaty slices with a velvety, seed-studded interior and a balanced, sweet-tang finish. The fruit ripens to a deep, rosy-red that feels almost satin-smooth, delivering exceptional body for bold slicing and show-stopping fresh salads, plus luscious sauce potential when you want tomato flavor with substance. For gardeners who love a statement harvest, this 85-day oxheart brings reliable performance and a romantic, heirloom-like silhouette to the bed.

Crop Dates

Growing note: Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.
MilestoneDate
ClimateFrost-Free Climate
Growing ApproachContinuous Production

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity85
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitDeterminate
Support NeededCage
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Hungarian Heart in Zone 11a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Hungarian Heart.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Solanum lycopersicum (Hungarian Heart/oxheart tomatoes), and how can I stop it?
Watch for early blight (dark, concentric spots) and leaf spotting, which are common on Solanum lycopersicum in warm, humid spells. Remove and discard infected lower leaves, water at the soil line (not overhead), and keep plants well spaced for airflow. If problems persist, spray a labeled fungicide for tomatoes according to label intervals, starting at the first signs of spotting.
How do I know when Hungarian Heart tomatoes are ready to harvest?
Harvest when the fruit is fully colored (typically deep red), feels firm but not hard, and reaches the expected size for an oxheart shape. The blossom end should be firm with no dark, sunken rot, and the fruit should detach with a gentle twist once mature. For best flavor, wait until the fruit is ripe on the vine rather than picking early.
Botanical illustration of Hungarian Heart

Sink your senses into Hungarian Heart’s rich, warm aroma and its famously heart-shaped presence—meaty slices with a velvety, seed-studded interior and a balanced, sweet-tang finish. The fruit ripens to a deep, rosy-red that feels almost satin-smooth, delivering exceptional body for bold slicing and show-stopping fresh salads, plus luscious sauce potential when you want tomato flavor with substance. For gardeners who love a statement harvest, this 85-day oxheart brings reliable performance and a romantic, heirloom-like silhouette to the bed.

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Hungarian Heart in Zone 11a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Hungarian Heart.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 60°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Expert Note

Start seeds warm, then harden off thoroughly and transplant only when night temps stay reliably ≥50°F to protect large-fruited plants from cold-stress.