Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Prize of the Trials is a cherry with orange, apricot-sized fruit of 1 to 2 oz that resist cracking. Indeterminate vines, and it does well in hot, dry climates. Main-season, about 75 days.
Prize of the Trials traits
- Orange, apricot-sized fruit of 1 to 2 oz
- Crack-resistant
- Indeterminate vines that like heat and dry air
Good for
- Snacking
- Hot-climate gardens
Compare with other medium tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prize of the Trials this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ceylon | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Hartmans Yellow Gooseberry | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Carotina | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Large Red Cherry | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Wild Boar Mint Julep | About 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Cherry | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
Prize of the Trials FAQ
What kind of medium tomato is Prize of the Trials?
Prize of the Trials is a cherry with orange, apricot-sized fruit of 1 to 2 oz that resist cracking. Indeterminate vines, and it does well in hot, dry climates.
How many days to maturity is Prize of the Trials?
Prize of the Trials is listed at 75–80 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 Prize of the Trials compare with other medium tomato varieties?
Prize of the Trials: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar medium tomato varieties include Ceylon (75 days), Hartmans Yellow Gooseberry (75 days), La Carotina (75–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Prize of the Trials good for?
Prize of the Trials is grown for snacking, hot-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)
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