Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rose is a Brandywine-type heirloom with deep pink, globe-shaped fruit weighing a pound or more. Plants are medium-tall indeterminates that need staking. A main-season pink slicer for gardeners who like the Brandywine style of fruit.
Rose traits
- Medium-tall indeterminate vine
- Deep pink globe fruit of 1 pound or more
- Brandywine-type heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Rose FAQ
What kind of tomato is Rose?
Rose is a Brandywine-type heirloom with deep pink, globe-shaped fruit weighing a pound or more. Plants are medium-tall indeterminates that need staking.
How many days to maturity is Rose?
Rose is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Rose compare with other tomato varieties?
Rose: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rose good for?
Rose is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.