Cauralina is an exclusive F1 hybrid oxheart tomato bred for greenhouse production, delivering the charm of a heirloom variety with the reliability of modern hybrid vigor. This indeterminate plant reaches maturity in 72 days from transplant, producing the distinctive flattened, heart-shaped fruits that oxhearts are prized for. Its moderate water needs and preference for slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0, 6.8) make it manageable in most growing environments, while its resistance to Fusarium Wilt provides valuable protection against one of tomato's most persistent soil-borne threats.
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Cauralina stands out as a greenhouse-specific oxheart hybrid that combines the visual drama of heirloom types with modern disease resistance. The indeterminate growth habit means it will continue producing fruit throughout the season if properly trellised, rewarding patient gardeners with steady yields. Its relatively quick 72-day maturity from transplants keeps it from languishing in the garden, and the Fusarium Wilt resistance removes one major headache from the growing season.
As an edible tomato, Cauralina is grown for fresh consumption. The oxheart shape and heirloom-like character suggest use in slicing for salads and plate presentation, where its distinctive flattened form becomes a visual asset. Its suitability for greenhouse production positions it for both commercial markets and serious home gardeners seeking reliable, attractive fruit.
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Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in 20-row flats (20 seeds per row) or 200-cell trays (1 seed per cell) about 5, 6 weeks before your intended transplant date. Keep the seed mix at 75, 85°F with moderate moisture; seeds typically germinate in 5, 7 days. At the first true leaf stage, pot up seedlings to 50-cell trays or 4-inch pots depending on your transplant timing. Grow at a constant 60, 70°F and provide complete fertilizer until hardening off. Avoid starting too early, as leggy, root-bound, or already-flowering transplants cause stunting and reduce early production.
Harden off transplants gradually before moving them outdoors. Transplant once soil temperatures are warm and frost risk has passed, spacing plants 24 inches apart in rows 48 inches apart. Choose a location with strong light, as greenhouse production benefits from the highest light intensity available.
Harvest fruits once they reach mature red color. For extended storage, pick fruit in the less-ripe stage and store at cooler temperatures (45, 60°F) rather than waiting for full ripeness on the vine. Blemish-free fruit stores longest and maintains best quality.
As an indeterminate variety, Cauralina requires regular pruning to maintain manageable height and improve air circulation. Once plants outgrow a practical harvest height, remove the growing tip. Use the basket-weave trellising method with 5, 6 foot stakes positioned every 2, 3 plants, inserting heavier t-posts intermittently and at row ends for stability. Consider short extensions on stakes or progressive pruning as plants mature to keep the canopy within easy reach.
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“Cauralina is marketed as an exclusive variety by Johnny's Selected Seeds, positioned specifically for controlled greenhouse growing. It represents the modern breeding trend of creating heirloom-like fruit shapes with hybrid vigor and disease resistance, allowing commercial and serious home growers to achieve the aesthetic and flavor appeal of old oxheart types without sacrificing yield or disease tolerance.”