Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Omar's Lebanese (listed as Omars Lebanese) is an heirloom known for enormous pinkish-red fruit of 3 to 4 pounds on indeterminate plants. Maturity is about 80 days, and resistance is listed for tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt race 1, which is unusual for an heirloom. Fruit this heavy needs strong staking and tying of the trusses.
Omar's Lebanese traits
- Heirloom with giant pinkish-red fruit of 3 to 4 lb
- Indeterminate plants needing strong support
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium and Fusarium race 1
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Giant-fruit growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar's Lebanese this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Omar's Lebanese FAQ
What kind of tomato is Omar's Lebanese?
Omar's Lebanese (listed as Omars Lebanese) is an heirloom known for enormous pinkish-red fruit of 3 to 4 pounds on indeterminate plants. Maturity is about 80 days, and resistance is listed for tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt race 1, which is unusual for an heirloom.
How many days to maturity is Omar's Lebanese?
Omar's Lebanese is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Omar's Lebanese compare with other tomato varieties?
Omar's Lebanese: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Omar's Lebanese good for?
Omar's Lebanese is grown for fresh slicing, giant-fruit 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)
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