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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Basket Vee (Basketvee) is an open-pollinated tomato from the Horticultural Research Institute at Simcoe, Ontario, released through Stokes Seeds in 1978 for northern growing. Bred from Campbell 1402, Coldset and Heinz 1350, it germinates and sets fruit well in cool conditions. Bushy plants bear very firm, smooth red fruit of 8 1/2 to 9 ounces, about 30 percent larger than Veebrite though paler inside. It resists Verticillium wilt race 1 and cracking and tolerates blossom-end rot. Maturity is around 70 days.
Basket Vee traits
- Bushy, self-pruning plants
- Very firm, smooth red fruit of 8 1/2 to 9 oz
- Good germination and fruit set in cool weather
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt race 1 and cracking
- Tolerant of blossom-end rot
- Open pollinated, Ontario release from 1978, about 70 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Cool, northern gardens
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basket Vee this page | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Biltmore | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Carnival | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Chico III | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Clear Pink | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
Basket Vee FAQ
What kind of tomato is Basket Vee?
Basket Vee (Basketvee) is an open-pollinated tomato from the Horticultural Research Institute at Simcoe, Ontario, released through Stokes Seeds in 1978 for northern growing. Bred from Campbell 1402, Coldset and Heinz 1350, it germinates and sets fruit well in cool conditions.
How many days to maturity is Basket Vee?
Basket Vee is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Basket Vee compare with other tomato varieties?
Basket Vee: 70 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Ace (70–83 days), Best Boy (70 days), Biltmore (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Basket Vee good for?
Basket Vee is grown for fresh slicing, cool, northern gardens, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.