Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Earliana is a heirloom slicer on shorter indeterminate plants of 30 to 36 inches, bearing clusters of red fruit weighing 4 to 5 ounces. It is similar to June Pink but red rather than rose-pink and with a shorter harvest period. Maturity is listed at around 85 days from transplant. The modest plant height makes it easier to manage than most indeterminates.
Earliana traits
- Shorter indeterminate plants, 30 to 36 inches
- Red fruit of 4 to 5 oz in clusters
- Heirloom, about 85 days
- Similar to June Pink but red
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earliana 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 | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Earliana FAQ
What kind of tomato is Earliana?
Earliana is a heirloom slicer on shorter indeterminate plants of 30 to 36 inches, bearing clusters of red fruit weighing 4 to 5 ounces. It is similar to June Pink but red rather than rose-pink and with a shorter harvest period.
How many days to maturity is Earliana?
Earliana 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 Earliana compare with other tomato varieties?
Earliana: 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 Earliana good for?
Earliana is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.