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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sophie's Choice (listed as Sophies Choice) is an early tomato on determinate plants only 18 to 24 inches tall, yet it bears fruit of 6 to 12 ounces, orange-red outside with a deep red interior. The short plant suits containers and small beds with a modest cage. A good choice for sizeable early tomatoes in cool or short seasons.
Sophie's Choice traits
- Early determinate tomato 18 to 24 in tall
- Orange-red fruit of 6 to 12 oz with deep red interior
- Large fruit for a compact plant
Good for
- Container growing
- Early fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie's Choice this page | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Beaverlodge Plum | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Doll | About 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Wonder | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Goldmine | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| New Yorker | 55–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Light | 55 days | Determinate | — |
Sophie's Choice FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice (listed as Sophies Choice) is an early tomato on determinate plants only 18 to 24 inches tall, yet it bears fruit of 6 to 12 ounces, orange-red outside with a deep red interior. The short plant suits containers and small beds with a modest cage.
How many days to maturity is Sophie's Choice?
Sophie's Choice is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sophie's Choice compare with other tomato varieties?
Sophie's Choice: 55 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beaverlodge Plum (55 days), Early Doll (About 55 days), Early Wonder (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sophie's Choice good for?
Sophie's Choice is grown for container growing, early 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
- 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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