(Lycopersicon esculentum) We're increasingly interested in varieties that extend the fresh tomato season well into winter. Del Tonet was a standout of a 2025 trial of longkeeper types. From Catalonia, one of the centers of biodiversity for "hanging tomatoes" ("de colgar" locally), Del Tonet offers a profusion of peachy-pink colored, golfball-sized fruits with pointed blossom ends and contrasting deep red interiors. Firm in texture, with high acidity and good flavor, it checks all boxes for what we look for in storage types. Multiflora genetics produce abundant fruits on big broad trusses, perfect for hanging. These easily store 3+ months for us without much effort and would likely go much longer in ideal conditions.
Indeterminate. 70 days. UO

Packet: 20 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow 5-8 weeks before your last frost date.

Transplant out after danger of frost (45+F nighttime temps).

Note: Don't start too early or plants will be leggy and root-bound! Tomatoes do well in clay to loam soils.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8-1/4"

SPACING:

18-30" spacing in rows 5' apart.

EMERGENCE:

5-10 days @ soil temp 70-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Medium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Note that excess Nitrogen will encourage foliage, not fruit! Low calcium and irregular watering will result in blossom end rot.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set.

Irregular watering can result in blossom end rot. Even watering and supplemental calcium can help prevent this.

Plant deeply to encourage healthy root structure.

Indeterminate varieties may benefit from pruning suckers to encourage air flow, plant health, and energy towards plant top and fruit.

Determinate varieties do not need pruning.

Trellis Indeterminate varieties! We really like the Florida weave.

Tomato, 'Del Tonet'