About this seed

Kozula 174 (Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae) is an indeterminate beefsteak tomato with 150–300 g fruit, dark red-brown with green markings on the shoulders. The packet holds 10 seeds.

Also known as: Tomato, Tamatar (Hindi), Thakkali (Tamil, Malayalam), Tamata (Telugu), Tomate (Spanish, French, German, Portuguese), Pomodoro (Italian), Domates (Turkish), Pomidor (Polish), Fanqie (Chinese).

Fruit and plant

Vigorous vine about 2 m with regular leaves
Round to slightly flattened fruit of 150–300 g, ribbed at the top with rounded shoulders
Dark red-brown skin with green shoulder markings
Dense, meaty beefsteak flesh with small seed cavities; sweet, rich taste

Sow into soil at 16–29 °C

Tomato seed germinates well when the soil stays in its optimum range of 16–29 °C. At 20–30 °C seedlings typically appear in 6–8 days. Indoors, cover the seed with 3–6 mm of seed-starting mix. These figures are typical for the species, not a test of this packet.

Growing on

Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost and plant out once the danger of frost has passed, 50–60 cm apart. Stake or cage the vine to carry the fruit load. Give full sun, well-draining soil and consistent watering.

When to expect fruit

Fruit ripens about 80 days after transplanting.

What you get

One packet of 10 seeds of Kozula 174. Tomato seed typically stays usable for 4 years or more when kept cool, dark and dry, so seed you do not sow this season can wait for the next.

FAQ

When is Kozula 174 ripe?

When the body has turned dark red-brown; green markings on the shoulders can remain on ripe fruit.

What is it used for?

The dense flesh with small seed cavities suits slicing, salads and sandwiches.