Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 77 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mountain Pride (NC 7984) is an F1 hybrid from North Carolina State University at Fletcher, released in 1981 from a cross of Cherokee and NC 50-7. It is a large determinate fresh-market tomato for the southeastern United States, bearing medium-large, flat-round fruit of about 8 ounces late in the season. Resistance is listed for Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2. A cage keeps the heavy determinate plant tidy.
Mountain Pride traits
- F1 hybrid from North Carolina State University, 1981
- Parentage Cherokee x NC 50-7
- Large determinate plants with flat-round fruit about 8 oz
- Resistant to Fusarium 1 and 2 and Verticillium 1
- Adapted to the southeastern United States
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pride this page | 77 days | Determinate | — |
| BHN-444 | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Charger | About 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Classica | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Floralina | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| JTO-99197 | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| La Rosa | 76 days | Determinate | — |
Mountain Pride FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mountain Pride?
Mountain Pride (NC 7984) is an F1 hybrid from North Carolina State University at Fletcher, released in 1981 from a cross of Cherokee and NC 50-7. It is a large determinate fresh-market tomato for the southeastern United States, bearing medium-large, flat-round fruit of about 8 ounces late in the season.
How many days to maturity is Mountain Pride?
Mountain Pride is listed at 77 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Mountain Pride compare with other tomato varieties?
Mountain Pride: 77 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-444 (76 days), Charger (About 78 days), Classica (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mountain Pride good for?
Mountain Pride is grown for fresh slicing, market growing.
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.