Volovsko Srce
Solanum lycopersicum "Cuore di Bue"
Legendary Italian variety. Large, meaty fruits up to 500g. Perfect for salads and sauces. Sweet, rich flavor.
Legendary variety
One of the oldest and most prized heirloom tomatoes in the world. Grown for generations in Mediterranean gardens.
Fruits up to 600g
Large, meaty heart-shaped fruits. Dense flesh almost seedless — ideal for sauces and salads.
Exceptional flavor
Selected exclusively for flavor, not transport. Rich, sweet, meaty profile that store-bought tomatoes cannot offer.
Product details
Volovsko Srce (Cuore di Bue) is one of the most famous and prized heirloom tomatoes in the world. Originally from Italy, this legendary variety has been grown for generations in Mediterranean gardens and represents the gold standard of meaty tomatoes.
The fruits are exceptionally large — from 300 to as much as 600g — with an irregular heart shape and delicate, thin skin. The flesh is dense, juicy and almost seedless, with a rich, sweet flavor reminiscent of sun-warmed summer days.
Volovsko Srce is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously and bears fruit throughout the season. The plant grows up to 180cm and requires support. Ideal for warm climates with long summers.
This tomato was selected exclusively for flavor — not for transport or long storage. That is why it is so superior to commercial varieties.
Growing
- Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost (February-March)
- Transplant outdoors after frosts pass, spacing 60-80cm
- Needs full sun — minimum 6-8 hours daily
- Regular watering, but avoid wetting the leaves
- Support is essential (stake, cage or trellis)
- Remove suckers (side shoots) for larger fruits
- Mulch the soil around the plant to retain moisture
- Ripens in 75-85 days from transplanting
Culinary
- Caprese salad — classic combination with mozzarella and basil
- Fresh in slices with olive oil and sea salt
- Homemade pasta sauce — thick, rich sauce without much water
- Bruschetta with garlic and fresh herbs
- Sun-drying or oven-drying for winter supply
- Gazpacho — cold soup perfect for summer
Nutrients
- Lycopene — powerful antioxidant, protects cells from damage
- Vitamin C — supports immunity and skin health
- Vitamin K — important for blood clotting and bone health
- Potassium — regulates blood pressure and muscle function
- Folic acid — especially important for pregnant women
- Beta-carotene — converts to vitamin A, protects vision
Specifications
- Origin
- Italy
- Plant type
- Indeterminate
- Plant height
- 150-180cm
- Fruit weight
- 300-600g
- Fruit shape
- Heart-shaped, irregular
- Fruit color
- Red-pink
- Ripening
- 75-85 days
- Spacing
- 60-80cm
- Seeds per pack
- 30 pcs
- GMO
- GMO-free