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- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mule Team belongs to a small group of Americana-named heirlooms bred by the same hobbyist who created Box Car Willie; the seed was nearly lost, turning up decades later in glass jars, and tomato collector Dr. Carolyn Male grew it out. The vines are sturdy, drought-tolerant indeterminates that bear plenty of round to globe-shaped, bright red fruit of 8 to 12 ounces with a rich, juicy, zippy-sweet flavor, and quality stays consistent from first pick to frost instead of fading in late-summer heat. Listed as resistant to disease and stress as well as drought. Stake or cage and start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. A hearty all-purpose slicer without heirloom fussiness.
Mule Team traits
- Heirloom from the breeder of Box Car Willie, rescued by Dr. Carolyn Male
- Bright red globe fruit about 8 to 12 oz
- Rich, juicy, zippy-sweet flavor held until frost
- Drought, stress and disease resistant
- Sturdy indeterminate vines
Good for
- All-purpose fresh use
- Slicing
- Dry-summer gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Team this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Mule Team FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mule Team?
Mule Team belongs to a small group of Americana-named heirlooms bred by the same hobbyist who created Box Car Willie; the seed was nearly lost, turning up decades later in glass jars, and tomato collector Dr. Carolyn Male grew it out.
How many days to maturity is Mule Team?
Mule Team is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Mule Team compare with other tomato varieties?
Mule Team: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mule Team good for?
Mule Team is grown for all-purpose fresh use, slicing, dry-summer gardens.
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.