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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hungarian Heart, also listed simply as Hungarian, is an oxheart heirloom whose roots go back to a village outside Budapest around 1900 and brought to the United States in 1901; it reached Seed Savers Exchange in 1991 via Jerry Muller of Alabama, who had the seed from Ed Simon of Pennsylvania. The pointed, ribbed, pink heart-shaped fruit often tops a pound, with dense, meaty flesh, very few seeds, little core and rich flavor. That low moisture makes it as good for sauce and canning as for slicing. Vines are indeterminate with regular leaves, and the heavy fruit clusters can drag down unsupported branches, so stake firmly. Start seed 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Wikipedia lists maturity at 80 days.
Hungarian Heart traits
- Oxheart heirloom from near Budapest, in the U.S. since 1901
- Pink, ribbed heart-shaped fruit up to 16 oz or more
- Dense, meaty flesh with very few seeds and little core
- Regular-leaf indeterminate vines that need firm staking
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Sauce
- Canning
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Heart this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Hungarian Heart FAQ
What kind of tomato is Hungarian Heart?
Hungarian Heart, also listed simply as Hungarian, is an oxheart heirloom whose roots go back to a village outside Budapest around 1900 and brought to the United States in 1901; it reached Seed Savers Exchange in 1991 via Jerry Muller of Alabama, who had the seed from Ed Simon of Pennsylvania. The pointed, ribbed, pink heart-shaped fruit often tops a pound, with dense, meaty flesh, very few seeds, little core and rich flavor.
How many days to maturity is Hungarian Heart?
Hungarian Heart is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Hungarian Heart compare with other tomato varieties?
Hungarian Heart: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hungarian Heart good for?
Hungarian Heart is grown for sauce, canning, fresh slicing.
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
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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