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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Old Brooks is a main-season beefsteak heirloom on indeterminate vines. The deep red fruits are notably clean and blemish-free, with a small core and few seeds, so there is little waste at the cutting board. Stake or cage the plants and expect the first ripe fruit around 85 days from transplant.
Old Brooks traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Deep red beefsteak fruit with small core
- Few seeds and clean, blemish-free skin
- Heirloom, about 85 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Brooks this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Old Brooks FAQ
What kind of tomato is Old Brooks?
Old Brooks is a main-season beefsteak heirloom on indeterminate vines. The deep red fruits are notably clean and blemish-free, with a small core and few seeds, so there is little waste at the cutting board.
How many days to maturity is Old Brooks?
Old Brooks is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Old Brooks compare with other tomato varieties?
Old Brooks: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Old Brooks good for?
Old Brooks is grown for fresh slicing, sauce, seed saving.
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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