Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 63–70 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Wayahead is an early heirloom with flattened, red-fleshed fruit of 6 to 10 ounces on semi-determinate plants. A moderate stake or cage is enough. As the name promises, it comes in well ahead of main-season slicers.
Wayahead traits
- Early heirloom slicer
- Flattened red-fleshed fruit about 6 to 10 oz
- Semi-determinate plants
Good for
- Early fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayahead this page | 63–70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Marmande | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultra Girl | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marmande | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultrasonic | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Sweet Cluster | 60–67 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Wayahead FAQ
What kind of tomato is Wayahead?
Wayahead is an early heirloom with flattened, red-fleshed fruit of 6 to 10 ounces on semi-determinate plants. A moderate stake or cage is enough.
How many days to maturity is Wayahead?
Wayahead is listed at 63–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Wayahead compare with other tomato varieties?
Wayahead: 63–70 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Super Marmande (62 days), Ultra Girl (62 days), Backfield (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Wayahead good for?
Wayahead is grown for early fresh slicing, salads.
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.