Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Earl's Faux, also listed as Earl Faux, is a heirloom beefsteak with deep pink fruit of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds on indeterminate, potato-leaved plants. Give it a heavy stake or cage and a long, warm season; ripening begins around 80 days from transplant.
Earl's Faux traits
- Indeterminate, potato-leaved plants
- Deep pink beefsteak fruit of 1 to 1 1/2 lb
- Heirloom, about 80 days
- Also known as Earl Faux
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl's Faux this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Earl's Faux FAQ
What kind of tomato is Earl's Faux?
Earl's Faux, also listed as Earl Faux, is a heirloom beefsteak with deep pink fruit of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds on indeterminate, potato-leaved plants. Give it a heavy stake or cage and a long, warm season; ripening begins around 80 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Earl's Faux?
Earl's Faux 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 Earl's Faux compare with other tomato varieties?
Earl's Faux: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Earl's Faux good for?
Earl's Faux is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, 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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