Solanum lycopersicum ( Napoli ) tomato is a an open pollinated, indeterminate, heirloom variety of tomato. The fruit is red, elongated, like a Roma tomato and slightly pear shaped. This variety is popular for making tomato sauces, soups and pastes, for cooking and also canning. Its flavour is rich and slightly acidic, which some say is unbeatable, it certainly makes it a great choice for preserving.
The Napoli Tomato, often referred to as the ‘Napoli Sauce’ Tomato plant is believed to have been bred in Campania, Italy in the late 1800’s when canning was becoming increasingly popular.
Suitable for all climates.
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Growth
The Napoli Tomato plant is a medium growing, indeterminate plant, which can reach up to 1.2m (4 feet) high and 70cm (2.3) feet in width. It is important to provide some support for tomato plants in the form of stakes, tomato frames, lattice or similar and train/tie the plant as it grows. Supporting tomato plants this way will increase air circulation & sunlight to branches, while also assisting with disease and pest reduction; you will get a healthier, more bountiful crop this way.
When cared for well this variety is quite quick growing and can produce fruit in as little as 65-80 days from transplant. Napoli fruit grows to an average of 5-6.5cm in length.
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FAMILY:
Solanaceae
CLIMATE:
All climates
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
10°C to 35°C / 50 to 95°F
SOIL TYPE:
Well drained, compost rich, loamy, or sandy.
LOCATION:
Full Sun. Will tolerate some afternoon shade but full sun for at least 8 hours a day preferred,
HEIGHT:
1.2 metres (4 feet)
WIDTH:
Up to 70 centimetres (2.3 feet)
pH:
6.0-6.7
GROWTH TYPE:
Annual, indeterminate, climber.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Medium.
POLLINATION:
Self-pollinating. Bees and insects can help.
MATURITY:
95-110 days from seed.
GERMINATION RATES:
84-92%
GERMINATION TIME:
9-14 days in ideal temperatures.
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy in the right climate.
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 380
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
EDIBLE:
Yes
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 5 years.
FACTS ABOUT SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (Napoli Tomato)
Historians have found proof that the Mesoamerican natives were growing tomatoes in 500BC Historically, Mesoamerica is the area covering almost all of central America & the southern parts of Nth America.
The foliage of tomato plants can be toxic to humans and some pets.
Tomatoes are full of nutritional goodness like Vitamin C, K1, Potassium, Folate & Beta Carotene. For more information about tomatoes and your health, click here.
