Viva Italia

Tomato

75d to harvest

Sun-warmed, deep-red Viva Italia paste tomatoes burst with a rich, tangy sweetness and a true “tomato” perfume that lingers on the palate. Flesh is dense and meaty with few seeds, yielding a velvety texture ideal for thick, spoonable sauces and robust roasting—each harvest delivering concentrated flavor for long-simmer favorites. Grow Viva Italia for a steady, dependable supply of uniform fruit that turns the garden into a harvest-ready red tapestry.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 27th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jul 10th
Harvest Begins	Sep 23rd
Harvest Ends	Sep 1st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Recommended Companions

Triple Curled Parsley

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) and how do I treat it?

Early blight (Alternaria) commonly shows as brown, concentric “target” spots on lower leaves and can spread upward. Remove and trash infected leaves immediately, then improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at the soil line (not the foliage). If new spots keep appearing, use a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and reapply according to the label after rain or heavy dew.

How can I tell when Viva Italia tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored (deep red) and the skin is firm but gives slightly to gentle pressure. They should come off the vine with a light twist and have a mature size for their variety at about 75 days from planting.