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- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Arkansas Traveler was developed at the University of Arkansas and released around 1939 as a tomato that would keep producing through Southern midsummer heat, when most varieties drop their blossoms. The indeterminate vines bear medium to large pink, globe-shaped fruit, described as roughly 6 to 8 ounces or baseball sized, mild and sweet with low acidity, thin-skinned, and notably resistant to cracking. It is one of the standard recommendations for gardeners in zones 8 to 10 who lose summer tomato crops to heat, and it works for both a spring and a late-summer planting for fall harvest. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and stake or cage the plants.
Arkansas Traveler traits
- Heat-tolerant Southern heirloom from the University of Arkansas, about 1939
- Pink, globe-shaped fruit around 6 to 8 oz with thin skin
- Mild, low-acid, sweet flavor
- Very good crack resistance
- Indeterminate vines that keep setting fruit in high heat
Good for
- Hot-climate gardens
- Fresh slicing
- Spring and fall plantings
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Traveler this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bolseno | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Arkansas Traveler FAQ
What kind of tomato is Arkansas Traveler?
Arkansas Traveler was developed at the University of Arkansas and released around 1939 as a tomato that would keep producing through Southern midsummer heat, when most varieties drop their blossoms. The indeterminate vines bear medium to large pink, globe-shaped fruit, described as roughly 6 to 8 ounces or baseball sized, mild and sweet with low acidity, thin-skinned, and notably resistant to cracking.
How many days to maturity is Arkansas Traveler?
Arkansas Traveler is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Arkansas Traveler compare with other tomato varieties?
Arkansas Traveler: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days), Aunt Ginny's Purple (75–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Arkansas Traveler good for?
Arkansas Traveler is grown for hot-climate gardens, fresh slicing, spring and fall plantings.
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.