Bull heart tomato
@nela13 (58665)
Portugal
August 21, 2024 6:31am CST
This is my favorite tomato, its name is due to its heart shape and, given its size, it can only be that of a bull.
Every year we plant these tomatoes, they are very fleshy, delicious. This year, I think due to the excessive heat, we have less, but that seems to be the case with almost all crops.
Do you know these tomates? Which variety is your favorite?
Picture of tomates I pick for lunch.
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@hexeduser22 (7419)
• Philippines
21 Aug
This is the first time I've seen a tomato like that. The ones we have here are small and round (not cherry tomatoes). I haven’t tried any other types, so I can’t really make a comparison.
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@hexeduser22 (7419)
• Philippines
21 Aug
@nela13 Philippines. It’s all good; I guess I’m just not familiar with other varieties aside from what I call the regular tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. 
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@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
21 Aug
@hexeduser22 maybe this variety is not suitable to be planted in your country.
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
21 Aug
Never heard of them, rather unique. I like Beefsteak tomatoes.
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
22 Aug
@nela13 They are just very large round, red tomatoes
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@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
22 Aug
@snowy22315 I think we have those here as well, they are also big and very red, right?
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@Orson_Kart (6768)
• United Kingdom
21 Aug
We have beef tomatoes in the UK which are also large and great for adding to burgers to add taste and nutrition. My 2nd favourite tomatoes are tinned, which I add to curries and sauces.
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@Orson_Kart (6768)
• United Kingdom
21 Aug
@nela13 Yes, there seems to be many varieties. The beef tomato I know is large but not heart-shaped. I’ll find a photo and post it for you.
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@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
21 Aug
@Orson_Kart I think I know those too, they are also big, right?
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@ptrikha_2 (46917)
• India
21 Aug
Never seen or used these Tomatoes.
We have the Hybrids and the locally grown ones which are slightly more sour.
I would like to buy the above if they are available at a nearby store.
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@ptrikha_2 (46917)
• India
22 Aug
@nela13
I think those are from seeds that are a cross between two tomato breeds.
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@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Aug
I did not know of these but I do love these anyway!
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@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Aug
@nela13 I bet it makes good sauces too.
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@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
21 Aug
@RebeccasFarm they do, when we have many we use them to make tomato sauce.
@RasmaSandra (79714)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Aug
You are lucky to grow your own tomatoes, Here in the US I cannot find any good tomatoes and I use canned one,
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@sathviksouvik (19430)
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22 Aug
in india the tomatoes are good but they dont have bull heart shape
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@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
22 Aug
Maybe they only grow in some temperatures, and Índia weather is not ideal for them.
@nela13 (58665)
• Portugal
21 Aug
Really?! It is amazing that they have the same name! Yes, they are tasty, delicious.
@divalounger (6117)
• United States
21 Aug
So that is what they are called! I love these and use them all the time in caprese salad--they are really flavorful!
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