A large heart-shaped heirloom with meaty, low-seed pink-red flesh and sweet, mild flavour. Indeterminate, excellent for slicing and sauces alike.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.7 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Oxheart'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Oxheart' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1.7 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Oxheart'
Tomato 'Oxheart' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Oxheart' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Oxheart' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Oxheart' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Oxheart' in the garden
Tomato 'Oxheart' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tomato 'Oxheart' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Oxheart'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Oxheart' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.