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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Breeder
- Seeds by Design
- Listed for
- United States
Requires staking, vining
Overview
Chef's Choice Orange F1 was the first of the Chef's Choice series to win a national AAS award, in 2014. The fruit is a flat, boat-shaped beefsteak of 9 to 12 ounces, bright orange, with firm flesh and a sweet, mild flavor. Pick when the color is deep orange but the fruit still feels slightly firm. Plants are vining indeterminates about five feet tall that require staking, and each sets 20 or more fruit. Resistance to tomato mosaic virus, anthracnose, and cracking. Start seed about five weeks before planting into a frost-free garden and space plants 15 to 18 inches apart; first harvest around 75 days after transplant.
Chef's Choice Orange F1 traits
- Vining indeterminate plant about 5 feet tall
- Flat boat-shaped orange fruit of 9 to 12 ounces
- Sweet, mild flavor with firm flesh
- Resistant to ToMV, anthracnose, and cracking
- 20 or more fruits per plant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Soups and sauces
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Choice Orange F1 this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Chef's Choice Orange F1 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Chef's Choice Orange F1?
Chef's Choice Orange F1 was the first of the Chef's Choice series to win a national AAS award, in 2014. The fruit is a flat, boat-shaped beefsteak of 9 to 12 ounces, bright orange, with firm flesh and a sweet, mild flavor.
How many days to maturity is Chef's Choice Orange F1?
Chef's Choice Orange F1 is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Chef's Choice Orange F1 compare with other tomato varieties?
Chef's Choice Orange F1: 75 days. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chef's Choice Orange F1 good for?
Chef's Choice Orange F1 is grown for fresh slicing, salads, soups and sauces.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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