Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Marvel Striped, also listed as Marvel Stripe, is a main-season heirloom of Mexican origin with large orange fruit of 10 to 16 ounces and few seeds. Vines are indeterminate and need a strong stake or cage. Slice it fresh to show off the color.
Marvel Striped traits
- Heirloom of Mexican origin, also known as Marvel Stripe
- Orange fruit about 10 to 16 oz with few seeds
- Indeterminate vines
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Striped this page | 90–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Marvel Striped FAQ
What kind of tomato is Marvel Striped?
Marvel Striped, also listed as Marvel Stripe, is a main-season heirloom of Mexican origin with large orange fruit of 10 to 16 ounces and few seeds. Vines are indeterminate and need a strong stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Marvel Striped?
Marvel Striped is listed at 90–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Marvel Striped compare with other tomato varieties?
Marvel Striped: 90–100 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Marvel Striped good for?
Marvel Striped is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters.
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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