Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Amelia VR is a determinate hybrid bred at North Carolina State University and sold by Harris Moran (released 2005) for growers troubled by Fusarium race 3 and tomato spotted wilt virus. Along with those two, it resists Verticillium wilt race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, Stemphylium and nematodes. Fruits are red and large, 10 to 12 ounces, with high quality and heavy yields. It matures around 80 days and needs only a cage.
Amelia VR F1 traits
- Determinate vine
- Large red fruit of 10 to 12 oz
- Resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus
- Fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3 resistance
- Resists Verticillium race 1, Stemphylium and nematodes
- Main season, about 80 days, NC State 2005
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Gardens with spotted wilt or Fusarium race 3
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia VR F1 this page | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| La Roma OP | 80–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Medford | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Oregon Star | 80–85 days | Determinate | — |
Amelia VR F1 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Amelia VR F1?
Amelia VR is a determinate hybrid bred at North Carolina State University and sold by Harris Moran (released 2005) for growers troubled by Fusarium race 3 and tomato spotted wilt virus. Along with those two, it resists Verticillium wilt race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, Stemphylium and nematodes.
How many days to maturity is Amelia VR F1?
Amelia VR F1 is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Amelia VR F1 compare with other tomato varieties?
Amelia VR F1: 80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Caro Rich (80 days), Cream Sausage (80 days), Homestead 24 (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Amelia VR F1 good for?
Amelia VR F1 is grown for fresh slicing, gardens with spotted wilt or Fusarium race 3.
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.