Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 68–70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
First Lady II is an early hybrid slicer with round red fruit of 4 to 5 ounces on indeterminate plants of 4 to 5 feet. It matures in about 68 to 70 days and lists resistance to Alternaria, Sclerotinia, nematodes, Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt, a broad package for an early type. Stake or cage the vines.
First Lady II traits
- Early hybrid slicer
- Round red fruit about 4 to 5 oz
- Indeterminate plants 4 to 5 ft tall
- Resistant to Alternaria, Sclerotinia, nematodes, Verticillium and Fusarium wilt
- About 68 to 70 days to maturity
Good for
- Early fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Lady II this page | 68–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Anna Russian | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Bush | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dafel | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Mama | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Husky Red | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| June Pink | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
First Lady II FAQ
What kind of tomato is First Lady II?
First Lady II is an early hybrid slicer with round red fruit of 4 to 5 ounces on indeterminate plants of 4 to 5 feet. It matures in about 68 to 70 days and lists resistance to Alternaria, Sclerotinia, nematodes, Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt, a broad package for an early type.
How many days to maturity is First Lady II?
First Lady II is listed at 68–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does First Lady II compare with other tomato varieties?
First Lady II: 68–70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Anna Russian (68 days), Better Bush (68 days), Dafel (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is First Lady II good for?
First Lady II is grown for early fresh slicing, 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)
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