Coeur de Boeuf Russian 117 Tomato - organic-seeds

Coeur de Boeuf Russian 117 Tomato

The Coeur de Boeuf Russian 117 is a remarkable orange tomato variety from the USA. This highly productive plant produces large, fleshy fruits with beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red.

The flesh is firm, juicy, sweet, and full of flavor. This late-season, indeterminate tomato continues producing large fruits well into autumn.

Key Features

• Large beefsteak-type tomatoes

• Orange fruits with yellow and red tones

• Sweet, rich flavor

• Late-season variety

• Indeterminate growth

• Organic and open-pollinated

Sowing and Transplanting

• Sow at minimum 20°C (ideally 24°C) from mid-February to late March/early April

• 6–8 weeks before transplanting outdoors

• Transplant seedlings at 2–4 leaves at 15–20°C

• Plant 50 x 80 cm apart

• After April 15 under glass or after the last frost outdoors

Growing and Maintenance

• Bury most of the stem when planting to encourage root development

• Requires warmth and potassium-rich organic fertilizer

• Light pruning in northern regions

• Water regularly without wetting foliage (sensitive to mildew)

• Preventive treatment with nettle manure, horsetail decoction, or seaweed powder

• Indeterminate varieties: remove side shoots

• Use Pur’Mel 3 fertilizer preventively (10%) or curatively (30%)

Harvest

Harvest approximately 3 months after planting. Ripe fruits detach easily from the plant.

Nutritional Benefits

Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Ideal for salads and fresh dishes.