The tomato variety DECO is a French 'Bull's Heart' type with a vivid striped surface and pronounced fruity aroma. This variety is highly resistant to various growing conditions, both in open ground and greenhouses. The seeds contain a minimum of five units, ensuring quality sowing and good yield. It is recommended to sow seeds in trays from February to April at a depth of 0.5-1 cm, with germination taking 10-14 days at a temperature of 20-25 °C. For optimal growth, pinch off the tops after emergence, and maintain plant spacing at 60 cm and row spacing at 80 cm. The harvest period is from July to October. Dried ground tomatoes from this variety are a versatile spice with a delicate sweet-tart aroma. They are excellent for use in a variety of dishes, such as barbecue sauces and pasta, pizza fillings, vegetable and meat gratins. They are also added to chutneys, soups, borscht, eggplant and zucchini ragus, as well as dishes with legumes and rice. Due to their flavor, dried tomatoes pair well with spices such as paprika, garlic, basil, cloves, black and white pepper, oregano, thyme, coriander, and parsley. A fragrant blend of dried tomatoes with smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and caraway imparts a rich and deep flavor with a subtle smoky note, making them especially harmonious and spicy. This spice is ideal for preparing meat and poultry, vegetable ragus, roasted eggplant, zucchini, or potatoes, as well as soups and braised dishes. Using DECO tomato variety in culinary applications allows for dietary variety and enhances the flavor profiles of various dishes.
