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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Egg is an heirloom whose blood-red, thick-fleshed fruit match a medium hen's egg in size and shape, so it works as cherry, plum or paste. Indeterminate, early to main season, about 69 days.
Egg traits
- Egg-sized, egg-shaped blood-red fruit
- Thick, meaty flesh
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Sauce
- Snacking
Compare with other medium tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg this page | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Campari | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Indigo Apple | About 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Jaune Flamme | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Sungella | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Tiger Tom | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Tommy Toe | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Egg FAQ
What kind of medium tomato is Egg?
Egg is an heirloom whose blood-red, thick-fleshed fruit match a medium hen's egg in size and shape, so it works as cherry, plum or paste. Indeterminate, early to main season, about 69 days.
How many days to maturity is Egg?
Egg is listed at 69–80 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 Egg compare with other medium tomato varieties?
Egg: 69–80 days, indeterminate. Similar medium tomato varieties include Campari (69–80 days), Indigo Apple (About 70 days), Jaune Flamme (70–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Egg good for?
Egg is grown for sauce, snacking.
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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