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- Days to maturity
- 70–75 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Siletz is another Dr. Jim Baggett tomato from Oregon State University, released in 1994 (OSU 165), named for the Siletz River, to give Pacific Northwest gardeners a tomato that sets fruit in cool, overcast summers when nights drop below the set threshold of standard varieties. It is determinate and parthenocarpic, so fruit forms without pollination and is nearly seedless. The bright red, round to slightly flattened fruit is large for such an early type, 8 to 12 ounces and up to a pound, with meaty texture and a pleasant balanced flavor. Ripening can begin as early as 52 days from transplant. Cold tolerance lets it go out 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost in mild areas; a cage helps hold the load. Resistant to Verticillium race 1, similar to Oregon Spring, and a strong early choice in the Gulf South too.
Siletz traits
- Oregon State University release from 1994 bred for cool-summer fruit set
- Determinate, parthenocarpic plants with nearly seedless fruit
- Large early fruit, 8 to 12 oz and up to 1 lb, deep red
- Sets fruit at temperatures below 55F
- As early as 52 days from transplant
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt race 1
Good for
- Cool coastal and short-season gardens
- Early fresh slicing
- Early spring crop in hot regions
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siletz this page | 70–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Biltmore | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Carnival | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Chico III | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
Siletz FAQ
What kind of tomato is Siletz?
Siletz is another Dr. Jim Baggett tomato from Oregon State University, released in 1994 (OSU 165), named for the Siletz River, to give Pacific Northwest gardeners a tomato that sets fruit in cool, overcast summers when nights drop below the set threshold of standard varieties.
How many days to maturity is Siletz?
Siletz is listed at 70–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Siletz compare with other tomato varieties?
Siletz: 70–75 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Ace (70–83 days), Basket Vee (70 days), Best Boy (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Siletz good for?
Siletz is grown for cool coastal and short-season gardens, early fresh slicing, early spring crop in hot regions.
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.