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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bellstar is a main-season plum tomato with very firm crimson fruit of about 4 to 6 ounces, larger than a typical Roma. Note that the reference lists no disease tolerance, so rotate beds and keep foliage dry where wilts or blights are common. The firm flesh suits sauce and canning.
Bellstar traits
- Main-season plum tomato
- Very firm crimson fruit around 4 to 6 oz
- No disease tolerance listed
Good for
- Sauce
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellstar this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
Bellstar FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bellstar?
Bellstar is a main-season plum tomato with very firm crimson fruit of about 4 to 6 ounces, larger than a typical Roma. Note that the reference lists no disease tolerance, so rotate beds and keep foliage dry where wilts or blights are common.
How many days to maturity is Bellstar?
Bellstar is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bellstar compare with other tomato varieties?
Bellstar: 70 days. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ace (70–83 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bellstar good for?
Bellstar is grown for sauce, canning.
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.