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- Days to maturity
- 57 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ultimate Opener is an early hybrid slicer with vigorous indeterminate vines capable of heavy yields of red fruit. It carries resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt and begins ripening around 57 days from transplant, which explains the name: it opens the tomato season. Stake or cage the strong plants.
Ultimate Opener traits
- Strong, vigorous indeterminate vines
- Red fruit in heavy yields
- Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt
- Very early hybrid, about 57 days
Good for
- Early fresh slicing
- Long-season staked production
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Opener this page | 57 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Girl | 57–63 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Goliath | 58 days | Indeterminate | — |
| New Girl | 58–65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buckabee's New Fifty Day | 55–68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Cascade | 55–66 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Queen | 55–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Ultimate Opener FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ultimate Opener?
Ultimate Opener is an early hybrid slicer with vigorous indeterminate vines capable of heavy yields of red fruit. It carries resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt and begins ripening around 57 days from transplant, which explains the name: it opens the tomato season.
How many days to maturity is Ultimate Opener?
Ultimate Opener is listed at 57 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Ultimate Opener compare with other tomato varieties?
Ultimate Opener: 57 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Early Girl (57–63 days), Early Goliath (58 days), New Girl (58–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ultimate Opener good for?
Ultimate Opener is grown for early fresh slicing, long-season staked production.
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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