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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Moreton is a Joseph Harris Co. hybrid from 1953, one of the first F1 tomatoes offered to home gardeners. The indeterminate vines bear large, meaty, oblate fruit of a rich red over a long period and are best staked or trellised. It ripens around 70 days and resists Verticillium wilt. Adapted to the eastern US and southern Canada, it was known for heavy yields of high-quality fruit.
Moreton traits
- Indeterminate vines for staking
- Large, meaty, oblate red fruit
- Long bearing period
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt
- Early hybrid from 1953, about 70 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Eastern US and Canadian gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Moreton FAQ
What kind of tomato is Moreton?
Moreton is a Joseph Harris Co. hybrid from 1953, one of the first F1 tomatoes offered to home gardeners.
How many days to maturity is Moreton?
Moreton 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 Moreton compare with other tomato varieties?
Moreton: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Moreton good for?
Moreton is grown for fresh slicing, eastern US and Canadian gardens.
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.