Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Wonder Light is a Siberian plum tomato whose fruits look remarkably like lemons in size, shape and color. Other names for it are Limon-Liana and Choodo-Svyeta. The indeterminate vines need staking and ripen in the main season around 78 days from transplant. The firm yellow fruit is as much a curiosity as a crop, though it cooks like any plum type.
Wonder Light traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Lemon-shaped, lemon-colored plum fruit
- Siberian origin, about 78 days
- Also sold as Limon-Liana or Choodo-Svyeta
Good for
- Sauce
- Novelty and ornamental use
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Light this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Wonder Light FAQ
What kind of tomato is Wonder Light?
Wonder Light is a Siberian plum tomato whose fruits look remarkably like lemons in size, shape and color. Other names for it are Limon-Liana and Choodo-Svyeta.
How many days to maturity is Wonder Light?
Wonder Light is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Wonder Light compare with other tomato varieties?
Wonder Light: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Wonder Light good for?
Wonder Light is grown for sauce, novelty and ornamental use, 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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