Cuostralee Tomato – MIg

Product Summary

Cuostralee Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a large heirloom beefsteak tomato known for its impressive size, smooth bright-red fruits and rich, classic tomato flavor. The fruits are meaty, juicy and relatively low in seeds, making this variety excellent for slicing, sandwiches, salads and fresh summer dishes.

Description

Cuostralee is a popular open-pollinated heirloom tomato originating from France and is valued for producing very large, attractive fruits. The tomatoes are typically bright red, slightly flattened and can weigh around 450–900 g, with exceptional fruits growing even larger.

The flesh is dense, meaty and juicy with a balanced, rich tomato flavor. Despite its impressive size, Cuostralee is particularly appreciated as a fresh eating tomato and is excellent when sliced thickly.

The plants are indeterminate and vigorous, producing fruit over a long growing season. Because of the large fruit size, strong staking or trellising is recommended to support the plants and heavy fruit clusters.

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated beefsteak tomato
• Growth Habit: Indeterminate
• Fruit Color: Bright red
• Fruit Weight: Approximately 450–900 g, sometimes larger
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 75–85 days from transplant
• Best Use: Fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, burgers and cooking
• Sunlight: Full sun

When to Plant in the UAE

• Start seeds indoors: August
• Transplant outdoors: October

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep in a quality seed-starting mix.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination.
• Germination generally takes around 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
• Transplant seedlings once they are well established.
• Space plants approximately 60–75 cm apart.
• Provide a strong stake, cage or trellis to support the vigorous vines and large fruits.
• Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with mature compost.
• Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Water consistently at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the foliage excessively.
• Feed with a balanced vegetable or tomato fertilizer throughout the growing season.
• Prune selectively to improve airflow and keep the plant manageable.
• Harvest when fruits develop a full bright-red color and have a slight softness when gently squeezed.