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- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Moneymaker is an English greenhouse heirloom that got its name from uniform, reliably heavy crops of medium-sized, intensely red fruit, meaty and sweet, about 4 to 6 inches per the reference. It is popular with grow-your-own gardeners because seed is cheap compared with modern F1 hybrids, and it does particularly well in the humid tropics. Vines are indeterminate and regular-leaved, so use a tall stake or cage and prune suckers for airflow; it is prone to blight, so keep foliage dry. Start indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost and transplant deep once nights warm. Wikipedia lists maturity at 80 days.
Moneymaker traits
- English greenhouse heirloom with regular leaves
- Uniform, heavy yields of medium red fruit
- Indeterminate vines that grow all season
- Well suited to humid tropical conditions
- Prone to blight
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
- Fresh eating
- Budget seed-saving gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneymaker this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Moneymaker FAQ
What kind of tomato is Moneymaker?
Moneymaker is an English greenhouse heirloom that got its name from uniform, reliably heavy crops of medium-sized, intensely red fruit, meaty and sweet, about 4 to 6 inches per the reference. It is popular with grow-your-own gardeners because seed is cheap compared with modern F1 hybrids, and it does particularly well in the humid tropics.
How many days to maturity is Moneymaker?
Moneymaker is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Moneymaker compare with other tomato varieties?
Moneymaker: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Moneymaker good for?
Moneymaker is grown for greenhouse growing, fresh eating, budget seed-saving gardens.
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.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United Kingdom: Moneymaker