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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Legend came out of Oregon State University in 1996, the work of Dr. Jim Baggett, who spent years breeding late blight resistance into an open-pollinated tomato; at release it had the highest documented level among OP varieties, though the reference notes more evaluation is wanted to confirm it, and early blight resistance is also listed. It was made for the damp Pacific Coast and suits organic and low-spray gardens anywhere blight is a problem, including humid Eastern and fall Gulf Coast plantings. Fruit is large, 10 to 16 ounces and 4 to 5 inches, round to slightly flattened, deep red, thick-walled with few seeds and a sweet, balanced flavor. Plants are determinate and set fruit without pollination, so they still crop in cool weather; a cage keeps fruit off the soil. Maturity about 68 days.
Legend traits
- Open-pollinated Oregon State University release from 1996
- High late blight resistance for an OP tomato, plus early blight resistance
- Large red fruit, 10 to 16 oz, with thick walls and few seeds
- Determinate plants that set fruit without pollination in cool weather
- About 68 days to maturity
Good for
- Blight-prone and cool climates
- Low-spray and organic gardens
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend this page | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave II | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Spring | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Pilgrim | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Legend FAQ
What kind of tomato is Legend?
Legend came out of Oregon State University in 1996, the work of Dr. Jim Baggett, who spent years breeding late blight resistance into an open-pollinated tomato; at release it had the highest documented level among OP varieties, though the reference notes more evaluation is wanted to confirm it, and early blight resistance is also listed.
How many days to maturity is Legend?
Legend is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Legend compare with other tomato varieties?
Legend: 68 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bobcat (68 days), Ensalada (68 days), Heatwave (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Legend good for?
Legend is grown for blight-prone and cool climates, low-spray and organic gardens, fresh slicing.
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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