Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dr. Wyche's Yellow is a yellow-orange beefsteak heirloom developed by Dr. John Wyche; it was called Hot Yellow in 1985 and renamed for him when it went on sale. Fruit is about a pound (16 oz) with a tropical, sweet, low-acid flavor. Plants are indeterminate with regular leaves, so provide a strong stake or cage. Wikipedia lists maturity at 80 days. Best sliced fresh where the color and sweetness show.
Dr. Wyche's Yellow traits
- Heirloom beefsteak developed by Dr. John Wyche, first named Hot Yellow
- Yellow-orange fruit around 1 lb
- Tropical, sweet, low-acid flavor
- Indeterminate regular-leaf plants
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Yellow tomato salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wyche's Yellow this page | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Dr. Wyche's Yellow FAQ
What kind of tomato is Dr. Wyche's Yellow?
Dr. Wyche's Yellow is a yellow-orange beefsteak heirloom developed by Dr.
How many days to maturity is Dr. Wyche's Yellow?
Dr. Wyche's Yellow is listed at 75–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Dr. Wyche's Yellow compare with other tomato varieties?
Dr. Wyche's Yellow: 75–85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dr. Wyche's Yellow good for?
Dr. Wyche's Yellow is grown for fresh slicing, yellow tomato 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.