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Aosta Valley Tomato Seeds – Italian Longkeeper Heirloom – Sun Dried, Roasting & Sauce Tomato – Non-GMO
Solanum lycopersicum
Listing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds
The Aosta Valley is a rare Italian longkeeper tomato — a category of tomatoes specifically bred to be harvested at or near full maturity and then stored for weeks or even months after picking, rather than eaten immediately off the vine. Unlike typical slicing tomatoes that soften and spoil within days, longkeepers develop a thick skin and very firm, dense flesh that resists breakdown over time. When stored in a cool, dry place with good airflow (like a garage, cellar, or countertop out of direct sunlight), they can remain fresh and flavorful well into winter — making them a practical choice for gardeners who want to extend their harvest season without canning or freezing. This particular variety hails from the Aosta Valley, a mountainous region in northwestern Italy known for its agricultural traditions. The fruits are oval-shaped with a distinctive light ribbing at the middle and bottom end, bright red, and compact — bite-sized but packed with a solid, rich tomato flavor. The skin is thick and crack-resistant, keeping fruits blemish-free even in variable weather. Because they run slightly on the drier side, Aosta Valley really shines in the kitchen: they are outstanding for sun-dried tomatoes, roasting, and cooking down into rich, concentrated sauces or pastes. They also preserve exceptionally well. Plants are indeterminate and reach maturity in 70–75 days, making them a rewarding and versatile addition to any home garden or specialty seed collection.
Tomato Characteristics
Indeterminate
Color: Red
Flavor profile: Savory
Average fruit size: oblong cherry size with slight lobes
Ideal Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun
Water: Keep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer: Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Tomato-Tone greatly increase production. Please watch my YouTube video that explains my tomato fertilizer process and schedule: https://youtu.be/PHaXNGErTJ0
When To Sow Seeds: General guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to transplant in the fall. Sow 2 seeds per 4 inch pot or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with sterile seed starting mix, cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Place over heat mats, use grow lights, and fertilize once the first set of true leaves appear to speed up growth.
Please watch my YouTube video on how to sow tomato seeds for complete instructions: https://youtu.be/imIFbCSuvBU
Please watch my YouTube video on how to transplant tomatoes into the garden: https://youtu.be/v0Di0vXnv9Y
Germination: 7-10 days
Days To Maturity: 75 days after transplanting
How & When To Harvest: harvest when they start to blush and turn red to avoid attracting critters or wait for them to turn all red while on the vine
Common Diseases: Tomatoes catch a ton of common leaf diseases caused by various pathogens that die when treated with hydrogen peroxide. If you notice powdery mildew, yellow spots, or black lesions on the stems, spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. For severe leaf diseases use a stronger treatment like Monteray Disease Control.
Common Pests: The most common pest when growing tomatoes are aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and worms (like the tomato horn worm or army worms). All of these can be treated with spinosad.
Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES
Checkout my tomato playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2tsw4esz
Additional Tips/Information: N/A
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