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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Macero II is a processing-style paste tomato selected from UC-122 and released by FMC in 1977 for California's dry-harvest conditions. It bears medium-large, thick-walled red pears that peel easily and travel well. The plants are large determinates, and resistance covers Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and Alternaria. Maturity is around 76 days. Home gardeners will find it a productive sauce tomato, particularly in regions with dry late summers.
Macero II traits
- Large determinate plants
- Thick-walled red pear-shaped fruit
- Peels easily
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and Alternaria
- Main season, about 76 days
- Bred for dry California harvests
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
- Dry-summer regions
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macero II this page | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| BHN-444 | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Classica | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| La Rosa | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Bielyj Naliw | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Sea Man | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Macero II FAQ
What kind of tomato is Macero II?
Macero II is a processing-style paste tomato selected from UC-122 and released by FMC in 1977 for California's dry-harvest conditions. It bears medium-large, thick-walled red pears that peel easily and travel well.
How many days to maturity is Macero II?
Macero II 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 Macero II compare with other tomato varieties?
Macero II: 76 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-444 (76 days), Classica (76 days), La Rosa (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Macero II good for?
Macero II is grown for sauce and paste, canning, dry-summer regions.
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.