Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tomande is a determinate slicing tomato with broad-shouldered fruit that can reach 16 ounces, a big tomato for a bush type. It ripens in the main season around 72 days from transplant and needs only a sturdy cage. The large size and compact plant make it a reasonable pick for gardeners with limited space who still want sandwich-sized slices.
Tomande traits
- Determinate plants suited to a cage
- Broad-shouldered fruit up to 16 oz
- Main season, about 72 days
Good for
- Sandwich slicing
- Compact-space gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomande this page | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Daiquiri | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Grandaddy | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Sun | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Viva Italia | 72–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Big Boy | 71 days | Determinate | — |
| Scarlet Red | 73–75 days | Determinate | — |
Tomande FAQ
What kind of tomato is Tomande?
Tomande is a determinate slicing tomato with broad-shouldered fruit that can reach 16 ounces, a big tomato for a bush type. It ripens in the main season around 72 days from transplant and needs only a sturdy cage.
How many days to maturity is Tomande?
Tomande is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Tomande compare with other tomato varieties?
Tomande: 72 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Daiquiri (72 days), Grandaddy (72 days), Red Sun (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tomande good for?
Tomande is grown for sandwich slicing, compact-space gardens.
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.