Piennolo del Vesuvio - Red - Tomato Seeds (25 Seeds) Piennolo del Vesuvio is a unique tomato from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Italy. These thick-walled tomatoes can be eaten fresh or hung to dry after being harvested. Dry tomatoes can be used to cook throughout the winter. All seeds are grown without chemicals. Start seeds in a warm location at least 6 weeks before planting. Plants will grow best in warm soil with nighttime temperatures above 50 degrees F.