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Classica Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Classica is a main-season pear-shaped paste tomato of the Italian type, with large red fruit that is firm and thick-walled.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Classica this page76 daysDeterminate—
BHN-44476 daysDeterminate—
La Rosa76 daysDeterminate—
Macero II76 daysDeterminate—
Banana Legs75 daysDeterminate—
Bielyj Naliw75 daysDeterminate—
Black Sea Man75 daysDeterminate—

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.

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.

Keep a growing history for Classica

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

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