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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Spitfire is a Ferry-Morse hybrid from 1990 with dark red, flattened globe fruit of about 8 ounces, firm and crack resistant, and the crimson gene gives it deep red interiors. It ripens medium-early, around 68 days, and was bred to be earlier, larger and firmer than Sunny. Resistance includes gray leaf spot, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 and Verticillium wilt race 1. Shoulders are uniform green.
Spitfire traits
- Dark red, flattened globe fruit around 8 oz
- Crimson interior color
- Firm and crack resistant
- Uniform green shoulders
- Resistant to gray leaf spot, Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2
- Medium early, about 68 days, Ferry-Morse 1990
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Anna Russian | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Bush | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Cabot | 68 days | Dwarf | — |
| Dafel | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Spitfire FAQ
What kind of tomato is Spitfire?
Spitfire is a Ferry-Morse hybrid from 1990 with dark red, flattened globe fruit of about 8 ounces, firm and crack resistant, and the crimson gene gives it deep red interiors. It ripens medium-early, around 68 days, and was bred to be earlier, larger and firmer than Sunny.
How many days to maturity is Spitfire?
Spitfire 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 Spitfire compare with other tomato varieties?
Spitfire: 68 days. Similar tomato varieties include Anna Russian (68 days), Better Bush (68 days), Bobcat (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Spitfire good for?
Spitfire 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.