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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Italian Heirloom reached gardeners via Seed Savers Exchange, passed on from a family's long-kept Italian seed. The large fruit, around a pound, is deep pink-red, clearly ribbed and a little flattened, with irregular shoulders that give it a rustic look next to smooth hybrids. Flesh is sweet, well balanced and richly flavored in the manner of classic Italian slicers. Vines are indeterminate and produce reliably over a long season; stake or cage as they grow. Water evenly during fruit development to limit cracking around the ribbed shoulders and let fruit color fully before picking.
Italian Heirloom traits
- Italian family heirloom shared through Seed Savers Exchange
- Large ribbed, slightly flattened pink-red fruit around 1 lb
- Sweet, richly flavored flesh
- Indeterminate vines with reliable long-season production
- Ribbed shoulders can crack under uneven watering
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Heirloom this page | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Italian Heirloom FAQ
What kind of tomato is Italian Heirloom?
Italian Heirloom reached gardeners via Seed Savers Exchange, passed on from a family's long-kept Italian seed. The large fruit, around a pound, is deep pink-red, clearly ribbed and a little flattened, with irregular shoulders that give it a rustic look next to smooth hybrids.
How many days to maturity is Italian Heirloom?
Italian Heirloom is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Italian Heirloom compare with other tomato varieties?
Italian Heirloom: 70–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Italian Heirloom good for?
Italian Heirloom is grown for fresh slicing, sauce, 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.