Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55–66 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Cascade is a Petoseed F1 hybrid from 1979, an early slicing tomato in the same class as Early Girl. Fruit is red, globe-shaped and around 4 ounces, firm and thick-skinned with green shoulders before ripening, and it tends to come clean and blemish-free. Plants are indeterminate and medium sized, so stake or cage. It is listed as tolerant of Alternaria stem canker, Sclerotinia, Verticillium and Fusarium races 1 and 2.
Early Cascade traits
- Early F1 hybrid from Petoseed, 1979, similar to Early Girl
- Firm red globe fruit around 4 oz with thick skin
- Indeterminate medium-sized plants
- Tolerant of Sclerotinia, Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium 1 and 2, and Verticillium
Good for
- Early fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Cascade this page | 55–66 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buckabee's New Fifty Day | 55–68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Queen | 55–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Palla di Fuoco | 55–68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Stupice | 55 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Girl | 57–63 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ultimate Opener | 57 days | Indeterminate | — |
Early Cascade FAQ
What kind of tomato is Early Cascade?
Early Cascade is a Petoseed F1 hybrid from 1979, an early slicing tomato in the same class as Early Girl. Fruit is red, globe-shaped and around 4 ounces, firm and thick-skinned with green shoulders before ripening, and it tends to come clean and blemish-free.
How many days to maturity is Early Cascade?
Early Cascade is listed at 55–66 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Early Cascade compare with other tomato varieties?
Early Cascade: 55–66 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Buckabee's New Fifty Day (55–68 days), German Queen (55–70 days), Palla di Fuoco (55–68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Early Cascade good for?
Early Cascade is grown for early fresh slicing, salads.
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.