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- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Korean Long is a dual-purpose heirloom that works as both a sauce and a slicing tomato. The long, pinkish-red fruit ends in a slightly curved point and ranges from about 6 to 14 ounces; some fruit leans toward a heart shape. Flesh is meaty with rich heirloom flavor, and the fruit resists cracking. Plants are productive and reliable, maturing in about 85 to 90 days. Grow in full sun with roughly 24 inches between plants; seed sprouts in 7 to 14 days at warm temperatures. It is not frost hardy. Enjoy it fresh or cooked.
Korean Long traits
- Heirloom sauce and slicing tomato from Korea
- Long pinkish-red fruit with a pointed tip, about 6 to 14 oz
- Meaty, crack-resistant flesh
- About 85 to 90 days to maturity
- Productive and reliable in full sun
Good for
- Sauce
- Fresh slicing
- Cooking
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Long this page | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Korean Long FAQ
What kind of tomato is Korean Long?
Korean Long is a dual-purpose heirloom that works as both a sauce and a slicing tomato. The long, pinkish-red fruit ends in a slightly curved point and ranges from about 6 to 14 ounces; some fruit leans toward a heart shape.
How many days to maturity is Korean Long?
Korean Long is listed at 85–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Korean Long compare with other tomato varieties?
Korean Long: 85–90 days. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Korean Long good for?
Korean Long is grown for sauce, fresh slicing, cooking.
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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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