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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red October is an early hybrid slicer with red fruit of about 8 ounces on indeterminate vines, ripening around 68 days from transplant. Its distinctive trait is storage: fruit that ripens fully in fall can be stored for three to four weeks once picked, stretching fresh tomatoes toward the holidays. Stake the vines.
Red October traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit around 8 oz
- Stores three to four weeks when ripened in fall
- Early hybrid, about 68 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Late-season storage
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red October this page | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Anna Russian | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Bush | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dafel | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady II | 68–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Mama | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Husky Red | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
Red October FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red October?
Red October is an early hybrid slicer with red fruit of about 8 ounces on indeterminate vines, ripening around 68 days from transplant. Its distinctive trait is storage: fruit that ripens fully in fall can be stored for three to four weeks once picked, stretching fresh tomatoes toward the holidays.
How many days to maturity is Red October?
Red October 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 Red October compare with other tomato varieties?
Red October: 68 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Anna Russian (68 days), Better Bush (68 days), Dafel (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red October good for?
Red October is grown for fresh slicing, late-season storage.
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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