Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Polish Giant is an heirloom beefsteak that can reach 2 lb per fruit, ripening purplish-red with a mild, low-acid taste. Indeterminate vines carry that weight, so stake firmly. Main-season, about 90 days.
Polish Giant traits
- Purplish-red fruit up to 2 lb
- Low-acid, mild flavor
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Giant this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Polish Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Polish Giant?
Polish Giant is an heirloom beefsteak that can reach 2 lb per fruit, ripening purplish-red with a mild, low-acid taste. Indeterminate vines carry that weight, so stake firmly.
How many days to maturity is Polish Giant?
Polish Giant is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Polish Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Polish Giant: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Polish Giant good for?
Polish Giant 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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