Venus Nipple Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
The Téton de Vénus tomato is a variety with drooping foliage that produces bright-red, pointed heart-shaped fruits weighing 70-300 g on slender stems. Venus Nipple is an old mid-season variety from Italy. It owes its name to its distinctive "oxheart" shape, which is round and slightly elongated, ending in a pointed tip. The fruits contain firm, dense flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture.
This variety is good for fresh eating and for sauces because they have few seeds. Téton de Vénus is also great for drying and is one of the favorites in Italy for sundried tomatoes. While there is some debate about the origin of the variety with some claiming French origin and others Italian origin, the variety is grown and loved by gardeners in both countries.
Origin: The parent seed of our Téton de Vénus tomato came from our cousin who lives and gardens in Coldirodi, Italy, a small medieval village in Liguria between San Remo and Ospedaletti.
(Approximately 20 seeds per packet)
Germination Rate: 95% tested 8/1/25
Planting Instructions: We recommend starting tomato seeds indoors in a bright and warm location 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date in spring. Transplant after danger of frost in full sun and trellis.
