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- Days to maturity
- 84 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Primetime is a hybrid slicer with large, smooth red fruit on large determinate plants. The main selling point is a wide resistance package: nematodes, tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and Alternaria, which makes it a safe bet in soils where tomatoes have struggled before. It ripens in the main season around 84 days, so give it a strong cage and a full summer.
Primetime traits
- Large determinate plants
- Large, smooth red fruit
- Resistant to nematodes and tobacco mosaic virus
- Resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and Alternaria
- Main season, about 84 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Disease-prone soils
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime this page | 84 days | Determinate | — |
| Lisa King | 85 days | Determinate | — |
| Napoli | 85–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Nebraska Wedding | 85–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Pearson Improved | 85 days | Determinate | — |
| Quali T 21 | 83 days | Determinate | — |
| Plum Dandy | 82 days | Determinate | — |
Primetime FAQ
What kind of tomato is Primetime?
Primetime is a hybrid slicer with large, smooth red fruit on large determinate plants. The main selling point is a wide resistance package: nematodes, tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and Alternaria, which makes it a safe bet in soils where tomatoes have struggled before.
How many days to maturity is Primetime?
Primetime is listed at 84 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Primetime compare with other tomato varieties?
Primetime: 84 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Lisa King (85 days), Napoli (85–90 days), Nebraska Wedding (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Primetime good for?
Primetime is grown for fresh slicing, disease-prone soils.
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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