Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Classica is a main-season pear-shaped paste tomato of the Italian type, with large red fruit that is firm and thick-walled. The determinate plants keep to a manageable bush and ripen their crop over a fairly concentrated period, around 76 days from transplant, which suits gardeners who cook down sauce in big batches. A cage is enough support.
Classica traits
- Determinate plants
- Large red pear-shaped fruit
- Thick walls and firm flesh
- Main season, about 76 days
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classica this page | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| BHN-444 | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| La Rosa | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Macero II | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Bielyj Naliw | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Sea Man | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Classica FAQ
What kind of tomato is Classica?
Classica is a main-season pear-shaped paste tomato of the Italian type, with large red fruit that is firm and thick-walled. The determinate plants keep to a manageable bush and ripen their crop over a fairly concentrated period, around 76 days from transplant, which suits gardeners who cook down sauce in big batches.
How many days to maturity is Classica?
Classica is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Classica compare with other tomato varieties?
Classica: 76 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-444 (76 days), La Rosa (76 days), Macero II (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Classica good for?
Classica is grown for sauce and paste, canning.
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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