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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Big Rainbow is an open-pollinated bicolor beefsteak heirloom from Minnesota, one of the showiest of its kind. The giant, ribbed, irregular fruit weighs a pound or more, often one to two pounds, with a golden-yellow to orange base color streaked and blushed with crimson; inside, gold flesh is mottled with red sectors in a pattern that differs from fruit to fruit. Flavor is very sweet, fruity and low in acid, comparable to Pineapple, though Big Rainbow tends to a deeper gold-orange background. Vines are indeterminate with regular leaves and need a long season, so start seed early, about 8 weeks before the last frost, and give them a strong cage or stake. Maturity is listed at about 80 to 85 days.
Big Rainbow traits
- Open-pollinated bicolor beefsteak heirloom from Minnesota
- Giant ribbed fruit, 1 to 2 lb, yellow-orange streaked with red
- Marbled gold and red interior
- Very sweet, fruity, low-acid flavor
- Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines that need a long season
- About 80 to 85 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rainbow this page | 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 | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Big Rainbow FAQ
What kind of tomato is Big Rainbow?
Big Rainbow is an open-pollinated bicolor beefsteak heirloom from Minnesota, one of the showiest of its kind. The giant, ribbed, irregular fruit weighs a pound or more, often one to two pounds, with a golden-yellow to orange base color streaked and blushed with crimson; inside, gold flesh is mottled with red sectors in a pattern that differs from fruit to fruit.
How many days to maturity is Big Rainbow?
Big Rainbow is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Big Rainbow compare with other tomato varieties?
Big Rainbow: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days), Dixie Golden Giant (85–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Rainbow good for?
Big Rainbow is grown for fresh slicing, tomato 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)
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