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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Marion is a Rutgers-type slicer bred at the South Carolina agricultural experiment station in Charleston and released in 1960; it ripens about a week earlier than Rutgers and with larger fruit. The dark red globes weigh around 8 ounces, with firm flesh and balanced flavor that works for both slicing and canning. Resistance to Fusarium wilt and gray leaf spot, along with dependable fruit set in heat and humidity, has kept it popular in the Southeast. Vines are indeterminate; stake or cage them. Maturity is around 75 days.
Marion traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Dark red globe fruit around 8 oz
- Resistant to Fusarium wilt and gray leaf spot
- Sets fruit reliably in hot, humid weather
- Rutgers type, a week earlier and larger
- South Carolina release from 1960, about 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
- Southeastern US gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Marion FAQ
What kind of tomato is Marion?
Marion is a Rutgers-type slicer bred at the South Carolina agricultural experiment station in Charleston and released in 1960; it ripens about a week earlier than Rutgers and with larger fruit. The dark red globes weigh around 8 ounces, with firm flesh and balanced flavor that works for both slicing and canning.
How many days to maturity is Marion?
Marion is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Marion compare with other tomato varieties?
Marion: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Marion good for?
Marion is grown for fresh slicing, canning, southeastern US 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)
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