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- Days to maturity
- 73–75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Damsel is a pink beefsteak F1 hybrid from independent breeder Jason Cavatorta (EarthWork Seeds), with seed produced by Nipomo Native Seeds. Fruit is globe shaped, 8 to 12 ounces, with pink skin. Plants are compact indeterminates that need little pruning, but give them a stake or cage. Disease resistance covers late blight, nematodes, and Verticillium wilt, which is unusual in a pink heirloom-style slicer. Ripens in about 73 to 75 days from transplant.
Damsel traits
- Compact indeterminate plant needing minimal pruning
- Pink globe fruit of 8 to 12 ounces
- Resistant to Verticillium, nematodes, and late blight
- F1 hybrid bred by Jason Cavatorta
- About 73 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damsel this page | 73–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earl of Edgecombe | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Valentine | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Mountain Rouge F1 | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Octavio | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Polish Linguisa | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Terrific | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
Damsel FAQ
What kind of tomato is Damsel?
Damsel is a pink beefsteak F1 hybrid from independent breeder Jason Cavatorta (EarthWork Seeds), with seed produced by Nipomo Native Seeds. Fruit is globe shaped, 8 to 12 ounces, with pink skin.
How many days to maturity is Damsel?
Damsel is listed at 73–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Damsel compare with other tomato varieties?
Damsel: 73–75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Earl of Edgecombe (73 days), Giant Valentine (73 days), Mountain Rouge F1 (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Damsel good for?
Damsel is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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