Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 86 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tiffen Mennonite, often spelled Tiffin Mennonite, is a pink heirloom with big oblate fruit around 15 oz. The skin is rough rather than glossy. Potato-leaf foliage on indeterminate plants; give it a sturdy stake. Open-pollinated, main-season, about 86 days.
Tiffen Mennonite traits
- Pink, oblate heirloom fruit around 15 oz
- Rough skin with a rustic look
- Potato-leaf indeterminate plants
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffen Mennonite this page | 86 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Hog Heart | 86 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Tiffen Mennonite FAQ
What kind of tomato is Tiffen Mennonite?
Tiffen Mennonite, often spelled Tiffin Mennonite, is a pink heirloom with big oblate fruit around 15 oz. The skin is rough rather than glossy.
How many days to maturity is Tiffen Mennonite?
Tiffen Mennonite is listed at 86 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Tiffen Mennonite compare with other tomato varieties?
Tiffen Mennonite: 86 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Hog Heart (86 days), Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tiffen Mennonite good for?
Tiffen Mennonite is grown for fresh slicing.
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)
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