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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Lightning is an improved version of the heirloom Red Zebra, bearing red fruit of 2.5 to 3 inches with yellow stripes. Plants are indeterminate and grow about 5 feet, so stake or cage. Harvest in main season for striped slices in salads.
Red Lightning traits
- Improved selection of the heirloom Red Zebra
- Red fruit 2.5 to 3 in with yellow stripes
- Indeterminate plants about 5 ft tall
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lightning this page | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Boy | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brimmer | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cuostralee | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Padino | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lampadina | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Yellow Brandywine | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
Red Lightning FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red Lightning?
Red Lightning is an improved version of the heirloom Red Zebra, bearing red fruit of 2.5 to 3 inches with yellow stripes. Plants are indeterminate and grow about 5 feet, so stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Red Lightning?
Red Lightning is listed at 82 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Red Lightning compare with other tomato varieties?
Red Lightning: 82 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Boy (82 days), Brimmer (82 days), Cuostralee (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Lightning good for?
Red Lightning is grown for salads, 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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