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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Plum Crimson is a North Carolina State University plum hybrid (NC EBR-7 x NC EBR-8, 2002) sold by HMClause. The medium-tall determinate plants have dark green foliage and bear large, uniform, firm dark red plums; the homozygous crimson gene gives deep color inside and out and a high lycopene content. Fruit resists cracking and graywall, and the plant resists Fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3 and Verticillium race 1 with moderate early blight resistance. It is susceptible to bacterial spot and does not set fruit well in high heat. Maturity is around 74 days.
Plum Crimson traits
- Medium-tall determinate plants with dark foliage
- Large, uniform, firm dark red plum fruit
- High lycopene from the crimson gene
- Resistant to cracking and graywall
- Fusarium wilt races 1 to 3 and Verticillium race 1 resistance, moderate early blight resistance
- Susceptible to bacterial spot, poor fruit set in high heat
- Main season, about 74 days
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
- Roasting
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Crimson this page | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Fletcher | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Florida 91 | 74–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Bounty | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Sunoma | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Tip-Top | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Plum Crimson FAQ
What kind of tomato is Plum Crimson?
Plum Crimson is a North Carolina State University plum hybrid (NC EBR-7 x NC EBR-8, 2002) sold by HMClause. The medium-tall determinate plants have dark green foliage and bear large, uniform, firm dark red plums; the homozygous crimson gene gives deep color inside and out and a high lycopene content.
How many days to maturity is Plum Crimson?
Plum Crimson 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 Plum Crimson compare with other tomato varieties?
Plum Crimson: 74 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Fletcher (74 days), Florida 91 (74–80 days), Red Bounty (74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Plum Crimson good for?
Plum Crimson is grown for sauce and paste, canning, roasting.
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.