Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Glamour is an open-pollinated tomato bred at the Birds-Eye horticultural research laboratory in Albion, New York, from Burgess Crackproof x Sioux and released in 1957. Indeterminate plants set clusters of red, thick-walled globe fruit of 6 to 8 ounces, with a heavy first cluster and excellent crack resistance inherited from its parents. It resists Verticillium wilt, ripens around 75 days, and suits both fresh eating and canning. It was adapted to the Northeast and Midwest; stake the vines.
Glamour traits
- Indeterminate plants
- Red, thick-walled globe fruit of 6 to 8 oz
- Excellent crack resistance
- Heavy first cluster set
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt
- Open pollinated, 1957 release from Burgess Crackproof x Sioux
- Main season, about 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamour this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Glamour FAQ
What kind of tomato is Glamour?
Glamour is an open-pollinated tomato bred at the Birds-Eye horticultural research laboratory in Albion, New York, from Burgess Crackproof x Sioux and released in 1957. Indeterminate plants set clusters of red, thick-walled globe fruit of 6 to 8 ounces, with a heavy first cluster and excellent crack resistance inherited from its parents.
How many days to maturity is Glamour?
Glamour is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Glamour compare with other tomato varieties?
Glamour: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Glamour good for?
Glamour is grown for fresh slicing, canning, 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.