All tomato varieties modern that can be obtained in the market or in the orchards, the Monterosa tomato is one of the most recent and with good culinary characteristics. This turns out to be one of the most delicious experiences for salad tomato lovers.
What is the Monterosa tomato and what is its origin: where does it come from?
The Monterosa tomato variety comes from the cross between the Girona pear tomato and the Genovese Costoluto tomato. This cross was made in Catalonia.
It is the combination of flavors that brings together both Catalan and Genoese origins and results in a delicious blend.
Its Mediterranean origins are linked to the desire of its creators to rediscover the typical taste of the Mediterranean tomato, long lost in everyday gastronomy.
The Monterosa is a tomato with an exquisite taste, with a medium medium size that translates rather into an asymmetrical piece. It is voluptuous and turns from apple green to deep red when ripe. It is magnificent and its properties and characteristics make it suitable for almost any preparation.
Tomato Monterosa: characteristics
Let’s see what are the characteristics of this variety of tomatoes.
shape and size
One of the most outstanding characteristics of the Monterosa tomato is visual, as its shape and size are quite different from the typical supermarket tomato. It is a completely asymmetrical tomato, with a flattened and ribbed shape quite particular and easy to identify.
Color
Another characteristic is its color. The evolution it operates from apple green, passing from beautiful pink to intense red at the time of its maturity. Few tomatoes have such intense shades of red as this variety.
Smell
In tomato varieties, tomato odor is generally not considered a characteristic to be emphasized. However, with this the thing is different and more favorable to sensations. It has a strong herbaceous smell, rich to the touch and pleasant in all preparations.
Monterosa tomato flavor
And although the shape, color, smell and texture of this variety are very striking, the Monterosa tomato undoubtedly stands out for the sensations it can cause in the palate of those who try it. Tasty is perhaps an understatement, as it brings to mind the flavors of tomatoes of yesteryear and, frankly, it’s irresistible to those trying it for the first time.
It has sweet touches and a fruity finish that is worth trying. But it’s not just the taste, it also has a palatable texture and a wonderful balance.
Monterosa Tomato Seeds
The crossing is carried out by a company that takes care of the distribution, but since there are organic varieties of this type of tomato, we can obtain the seeds directly from the fruit. In an article about 10 years ago, I explained how to get tomato seeds of the fruit itself. You also have the video:
Monterosa tomato and its cultivation
If you are wondering how to grow Monterosa tomatoes, the truth is that everything we have explained so far on plant tomatoes on this blog: How to protect tomatoes from frost, stake tomatoes and everything about this culture.
Don’t forget to check our article on other varieties such as beefsteak tomatohe Raf tomato and the tomato three corners.
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