Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sophya is an Italian-style hybrid slicer whose slightly flattened globe fruits weigh about 10 ounces and belong to the green-type group. The indeterminate plants need a stake and ripen in the main season around 75 days. It resists Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, Alternaria, Stemphylium and tomato spotted wilt virus, a broad package for a large-fruited type.
Sophya traits
- Indeterminate plants
- Slightly flattened globe fruit around 10 oz
- Italian green-type hybrid
- Resistant to spotted wilt virus and Stemphylium
- Verticillium, Fusarium races 1 and 2 and Alternaria resistance
- Main season, about 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophya 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 | — |
Sophya FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sophya?
Sophya is an Italian-style hybrid slicer whose slightly flattened globe fruits weigh about 10 ounces and belong to the green-type group. The indeterminate plants need a stake and ripen in the main season around 75 days.
How many days to maturity is Sophya?
Sophya 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 Sophya compare with other tomato varieties?
Sophya: 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 Sophya good for?
Sophya is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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