Oxheart

Tomato

85d to harvest

Sink your senses into Oxheart’s rich, old-world aroma and its wonderfully meaty, rose-to-russet flesh—an heirloom beefsteak that ripens into a heart-shaped showstopper. The fruit’s texture is luxuriously dense and juicy, with a balanced sweetness and gentle tang that shines in thick slices for classic tomato showcases. Grow Oxheart for a garden-to-table centerpiece: bold flavor, substantial bite, and a distinctly romantic silhouette that makes every harvest feel like a treasure.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 20th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jul 10th
Harvest Begins	Oct 3rd
Harvest Ends	Aug 25th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pests commonly attack Solanum lycopersicum (oxheart tomato), and how can I control them at home?

Oxheart tomatoes in home gardens are often hit by hornworms and aphids. Hand-pick hornworms when you spot them and place them in soapy water; for aphids, spray the undersides of leaves with a strong jet of water, then use insecticidal soap if numbers persist. Check plants twice a week along the main stem and leaf undersides to catch infestations early.

How do I tell when oxheart tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruit is fully colored for its cultivar and gives slightly to gentle pressure at the blossom end without feeling mushy. Oxheart tomatoes mature in about 85 days, so start checking around that window, especially for fruits that have reached their final size. For best flavor, pick in the morning and allow a day of ripening off the plant only if color is still incomplete.