Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 45–50 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mountain Princess is a very early determinate tomato with 3-inch fruit that ripen red with a slight orange cast. Compact enough for a cage, and ready in about 45 days, it suits short seasons.
Mountain Princess traits
- 3-inch red to orange-red fruit
- Determinate plants
- Ready in about 45 days
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Princess this page | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Forest Fire | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Siberian | 48 days | Determinate | — |
| Beginner | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Fireworks II | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Native Sun | 50 days | Determinate | — |
| Patio | 50–70 days | Determinate | — |
Mountain Princess FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mountain Princess?
Mountain Princess is a very early determinate tomato with 3-inch fruit that ripen red with a slight orange cast. Compact enough for a cage, and ready in about 45 days, it suits short seasons.
How many days to maturity is Mountain Princess?
Mountain Princess is listed at 45–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Mountain Princess compare with other tomato varieties?
Mountain Princess: 45–50 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Forest Fire (45–50 days), Siberian (48 days), Beginner (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mountain Princess good for?
Mountain Princess is grown for short-season gardens, fresh eating.
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.