Key facts
- Days to maturity
- About 72 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Breeder
- W. Atlee Burpee Co.
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jubilee is an orange tomato that Burpee introduced in 1943, the same year it won a national AAS award. It came out of a cross between Tangerine and Rutgers, followed by six generations of selection. The fruit is large, deep globe-shaped, and very meaty inside with a mild flavor. Vines are indeterminate and need support, and it is adapted to most of the country except the far north. Ripe fruit at about 72 days.
Jubilee traits
- Indeterminate vine
- Large orange deep globe fruit
- Very meaty interior with mild flavor
- Bred from Tangerine crossed with Rutgers
- Open-pollinated heirloom released in 1943
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee this page | About 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Azafran | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Boy F1 | 72–82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalo | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Burger | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's VF | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Debarao | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jubilee FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jubilee?
Jubilee is an orange tomato that Burpee introduced in 1943, the same year it won a national AAS award. It came out of a cross between Tangerine and Rutgers, followed by six generations of selection.
How many days to maturity is Jubilee?
Jubilee is listed at About 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Jubilee compare with other tomato varieties?
Jubilee: About 72 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Azafran (72 days), Better Boy F1 (72–82 days), Buffalo (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jubilee good for?
Jubilee is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.