Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pilgrim is an early determinate hybrid producing large, smooth red fruit that resists cracking, ready around 68 days from transplant. Resistance covers gray leaf spot, Verticillium wilt, Alternaria stem canker and Fusarium wilt. The bushy plants suit a cage and give a fairly concentrated early crop.
Pilgrim traits
- Determinate plants
- Large, smooth, crack-resistant red fruit
- Resistant to gray leaf spot and Alternaria stem canker
- Fusarium and Verticillium wilt resistance
- Early, about 68 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim this page | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave II | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Legend | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Spring | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Pilgrim FAQ
What kind of tomato is Pilgrim?
Pilgrim is an early determinate hybrid producing large, smooth red fruit that resists cracking, ready around 68 days from transplant. Resistance covers gray leaf spot, Verticillium wilt, Alternaria stem canker and Fusarium wilt.
How many days to maturity is Pilgrim?
Pilgrim is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Pilgrim compare with other tomato varieties?
Pilgrim: 68 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bobcat (68 days), Ensalada (68 days), Heatwave (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pilgrim good for?
Pilgrim is grown for fresh slicing, early harvest.
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.