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- Days to maturity
- 75–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Amana Orange takes its name from the Amana Colonies, a German communal settlement in Iowa, where families kept this open-pollinated heirloom going for generations. It is one of the best of the very large orange beefsteaks: fruit is typically one to two pounds, somewhat irregular and flattened, and a uniform deep orange inside and out, without the streaking of bicolor types. The dense, meaty flesh has few seeds, and the flavor is exceptionally sweet and very low in acid, almost candy-like, with a citrusy note noted by some growers. Vines are large, vigorous and indeterminate and want a solid six-foot support. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into fertile, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Best sliced fresh where the color and mild sweetness can show.
Amana Orange traits
- Heirloom kept in Iowa's Amana Colonies, open-pollinated
- Very large orange beefsteak fruit, about 1 to 2 lb
- Uniform deep orange color inside and out
- Exceptionally sweet, very low-acid, meaty flesh with few seeds
- Large indeterminate vines needing 6 ft support
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
- Low-acid fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Orange this page | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 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 | — |
Amana Orange FAQ
What kind of tomato is Amana Orange?
Amana Orange takes its name from the Amana Colonies, a German communal settlement in Iowa, where families kept this open-pollinated heirloom going for generations. It is one of the best of the very large orange beefsteaks: fruit is typically one to two pounds, somewhat irregular and flattened, and a uniform deep orange inside and out, without the streaking of bicolor types.
How many days to maturity is Amana Orange?
Amana Orange is listed at 75–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Amana Orange compare with other tomato varieties?
Amana Orange: 75–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Arkansas Traveler (75–80 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 Amana Orange good for?
Amana Orange is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters, low-acid fresh eating.
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.