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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Matina is a German heirloom from the Quedlinburg area, traditionally used as a stewing and salad tomato and one of the earliest indeterminates. Large potato-leaf vines carry clusters of red, two-inch fruit of four to six ounces, a little tart and on the seedy side, with genuine tomato flavor that many early types lack. It is resistant to early blight. Stake or cage the vines, which reach three to four feet or more. Its main value is a flush of ripe fruit well before main-season varieties, so start it early.
Matina traits
- Large indeterminate potato-leaf vine
- Red 2 inch fruit of 4 to 6 ounces in clusters
- A little tart, with plenty of seeds
- Resistant to early blight
- Very early German heirloom
Good for
- Stewing and cooking
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matina this page | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Matina FAQ
What kind of tomato is Matina?
Matina is a German heirloom from the Quedlinburg area, traditionally used as a stewing and salad tomato and one of the earliest indeterminates. Large potato-leaf vines carry clusters of red, two-inch fruit of four to six ounces, a little tart and on the seedy side, with genuine tomato flavor that many early types lack.
How many days to maturity is Matina?
Matina is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Matina compare with other tomato varieties?
Matina: 70–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Matina good for?
Matina is grown for stewing and cooking, salads, fresh slicing.
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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