Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 48 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sub Arctic Maxi (listed as Sub Artic Maxi) is an open-pollinated early tomato with round scarlet fruit about 2 inches across and 2.5 ounces, larger than the other Sub Arctic types. It is bred for short, cool seasons, so start early and expect fruit well ahead of main-season varieties.
Sub Artic Maxi traits
- Open-pollinated early tomato of the Sub Arctic series
- Round scarlet fruit about 2 in and 2.5 oz
- Suited to short, cool seasons
Good for
- Early harvest
- Cold-climate gardens
Compare with other medium tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Artic Maxi this page | 48 days | — | — |
| Sub Arctic Plenty | 50–68 days | Determinate | — |
| Beaverlodge Slicer | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 55–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Tigerella | 55–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Tiny Tiger | 55–75 days | Dwarf | — |
| Glacier | 56 days | Determinate | — |
Sub Artic Maxi FAQ
What kind of medium tomato is Sub Artic Maxi?
Sub Arctic Maxi (listed as Sub Artic Maxi) is an open-pollinated early tomato with round scarlet fruit about 2 inches across and 2.5 ounces, larger than the other Sub Arctic types. It is bred for short, cool seasons, so start early and expect fruit well ahead of main-season varieties.
How many days to maturity is Sub Artic Maxi?
Sub Artic Maxi is listed at 48 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other medium tomato varieties, so check them in the medium tomato growing guide.
How does Sub Artic Maxi compare with other medium tomato varieties?
Sub Artic Maxi: 48 days. Similar medium tomato varieties include Sub Arctic Plenty (50–68 days), Beaverlodge Slicer (55 days), Bloody Butcher (55–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sub Artic Maxi good for?
Sub Artic Maxi is grown for early harvest, cold-climate gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every medium tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Medium Tomato growing guide
- Starting Medium Tomatoes: Choosing a Transplant and Getting It Rooted
- Pruning Medium Tomatoes: Suckers, Stem Count and Thinning the Truss
- Watering and Feeding Medium Tomatoes for Even, Full-Sized Fruit
- Medium Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do at Each Stage
- Medium Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Pests
- When to Pick Medium Tomatoes and How to Ripen and Store Them
- All 58 medium tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.