Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bucks County is a Burpee hybrid slicer named for the Pennsylvania county, with red fruit of 10 to 12 ounces on indeterminate vines. It ripens in the main season around 74 days from transplant and should be staked or caged.
Bucks County traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit of 10 to 12 oz
- Burpee hybrid, about 74 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County this page | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amish Paste | 74–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Prince | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Eva Purple Ball | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Greenhouse 761 | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Paul Robeson | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Beauty | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
Bucks County FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bucks County?
Bucks County is a Burpee hybrid slicer named for the Pennsylvania county, with red fruit of 10 to 12 ounces on indeterminate vines. It ripens in the main season around 74 days from transplant and should be staked or caged.
How many days to maturity is Bucks County?
Bucks County is listed at 74 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bucks County compare with other tomato varieties?
Bucks County: 74 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amish Paste (74–85 days), Black Prince (74 days), Eva Purple Ball (74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bucks County good for?
Bucks County is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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.