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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Husky Red is a Petoseed hybrid from 1990 built around a sturdy dwarf indeterminate habit, what many catalogs call semi-determinate. The plant stands upright with minimal support, a light cage or 4-foot stake, reaching 4 to 5 feet with rugose, potato-leaf-like foliage, and sets a heavy concentrated crop of large red slicing fruit averaging 8 to 10 ounces before slowing, rather than running until frost. That makes it practical for containers, small raised beds and anyone who wants a big harvest in a defined window for canning. Resistance listed includes Verticillium race 1, Fusarium race 1, Alternaria stem canker, and by some sources nematodes and tobacco mosaic virus. Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting and harvest when uniformly deep red.
Husky Red traits
- Hybrid from Petoseed, 1990, with a sturdy dwarf indeterminate habit
- Compact plants of 4 to 5 ft with rugose potato-leaf foliage
- Large red fruit averaging 8 to 10 oz in a concentrated set
- Needs only light staking
- Resistance to Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium 1 and Verticillium 1 listed
Good for
- Container growing
- Small raised beds
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husky Red this page | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Anna Russian | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Bush | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dafel | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady II | 68–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Mama | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| June Pink | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
Husky Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Husky Red?
Husky Red is a Petoseed hybrid from 1990 built around a sturdy dwarf indeterminate habit, what many catalogs call semi-determinate. The plant stands upright with minimal support, a light cage or 4-foot stake, reaching 4 to 5 feet with rugose, potato-leaf-like foliage, and sets a heavy concentrated crop of large red slicing fruit averaging 8 to 10 ounces before slowing, rather than running until frost.
How many days to maturity is Husky Red?
Husky Red is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Husky Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Husky Red: 68 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 Husky Red good for?
Husky Red is grown for container growing, small raised beds, fresh slicing, canning.
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.