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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Firminio's Plum is a family heirloom paste tomato that came to a Middletown, New York garden through Italian immigrant Firminio Amitrano and has been kept going by his granddaughter Marilyn since his death in 1980. The family believes the seed arrived from relatives in Italy along with shipments of olive oil, though the original source is not known. Plants are semi-determinate and stay fairly compact, bearing small plum-shaped fruit with a pleasant tomato flavor and a drier texture. That dryness is exactly what you want in a sauce tomato, and the fruits are also superb roasted whole with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary.
Firminio's Plum traits
- Semi-determinate plants with a compact habit
- Small plum-shaped fruit with a drier, meaty texture
- Italian-American family heirloom kept since before 1980
- Full tomato flavor that concentrates well when cooked
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Sheet-pan roasting
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firminio's Plum this page | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Black Russian | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marglobe | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Rutgers 250 | About 74 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Sebring | 76 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Bradley | 80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Tasty | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Firminio's Plum FAQ
What kind of tomato is Firminio's Plum?
Firminio's Plum is a family heirloom paste tomato that came to a Middletown, New York garden through Italian immigrant Firminio Amitrano and has been kept going by his granddaughter Marilyn since his death in 1980. The family believes the seed arrived from relatives in Italy along with shipments of olive oil, though the original source is not known.
How many days to maturity is Firminio's Plum?
Firminio's Plum is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Firminio's Plum compare with other tomato varieties?
Firminio's Plum: 75 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Russian (75 days), Marglobe (75 days), Rutgers 250 (About 74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Firminio's Plum good for?
Firminio's Plum is grown for sauce and paste, sheet-pan roasting, seed saving.
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.