Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 66–72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Thessaloniki is an early to midseason heirloom slicer with red fruit of about 5 to 7 ounces. It stores well after picking and resists both sunscald and cracking, which makes it a forgiving choice in bright, hot gardens where thin-skinned heirlooms suffer.
Thessaloniki traits
- Early to midseason heirloom slicer
- Red fruit around 5 to 7 oz
- Resistant to sunscald and cracking
- Good keeping quality after harvest
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Storage after harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki this page | 66–72 days | — | — |
| Manitoba | 66 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Stone | 66 days | — | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Thessaloniki FAQ
What kind of tomato is Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is an early to midseason heirloom slicer with red fruit of about 5 to 7 ounces. It stores well after picking and resists both sunscald and cracking, which makes it a forgiving choice in bright, hot gardens where thin-skinned heirlooms suffer.
How many days to maturity is Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is listed at 66–72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Thessaloniki compare with other tomato varieties?
Thessaloniki: 66–72 days. Similar tomato varieties include Manitoba (66 days), Red Stone (66 days), Acclaim (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Thessaloniki good for?
Thessaloniki is grown for fresh slicing, storage after harvest.
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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