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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mr. Stripey is a large American bicolor beefsteak heirloom, not to be mixed up with the small English striped tomato Tigerella that sometimes carries the same name. The flattened, irregular fruit runs from 10 to 20 ounces and can reach two pounds, with a yellow to gold skin marked in an abstract pattern of red or pink stripes, and the sliced interior repeats the yellow and red pattern. Flavor is sweet, mild and low in acid with a fruity, melon-like quality. Vines are indeterminate and vigorous, needing sturdy support all season. Maturity is about 80 days, and because the fruit is so big, start seed early and plant out as soon as it is safe. Resistance to late blight is listed. The thin skin calls for gentle handling.
Mr. Stripey traits
- Open-pollinated bicolor beefsteak heirloom, distinct from Tigerella
- Very large yellow fruit with red-pink stripes, 10 to 20 oz and up to 2 lb
- Sweet, mild, fruity flavor with low acidity
- Indeterminate vigorous vines needing strong support
- Late blight resistance listed
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads and platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Stripey this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Mr. Stripey FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mr. Stripey?
Mr. Stripey is a large American bicolor beefsteak heirloom, not to be mixed up with the small English striped tomato Tigerella that sometimes carries the same name.
How many days to maturity is Mr. Stripey?
Mr. Stripey is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Mr. Stripey compare with other tomato varieties?
Mr. Stripey: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mr. Stripey good for?
Mr. Stripey is grown for fresh slicing, salads and platters.
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.