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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chianti Rose is a Brandywine cross (the other parent an unnamed Italian tomato) that produces large rosy-red beefsteaks with thin skin. Unlike many thin-skinned types it resists cracking, and it tolerates cool summers better than most beefsteaks. Potato-leaf indeterminate vines need a stake. About 80 days.
Chianti Rose traits
- Large, rosy-red beefsteak with thin skin
- Crack-resistant despite the thin skin
- Potato-leaf indeterminate vines from a Brandywine cross
- Tolerates cool summer weather
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chianti Rose this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Chianti Rose FAQ
What kind of tomato is Chianti Rose?
Chianti Rose is a Brandywine cross (the other parent an unnamed Italian tomato) that produces large rosy-red beefsteaks with thin skin. Unlike many thin-skinned types it resists cracking, and it tolerates cool summers better than most beefsteaks.
How many days to maturity is Chianti Rose?
Chianti Rose is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Chianti Rose compare with other tomato varieties?
Chianti Rose: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chianti Rose good for?
Chianti Rose 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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