Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55–75 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Santiam is an open-pollinated Oregon State University tomato (Severianin x Starshot) selected for western Oregon and Washington. It sets seedless fruit even in cool weather, which is its main reason for being. Determinate plants about 30 inches tall carry round, soft red fruit of 4 to 5 oz. Resistance to Verticillium strain 1 is claimed, plus Fusarium. First harvest about 55 days.
Santiam traits
- Round, soft red fruit of 4 to 5 oz
- Compact 30-inch determinate plants
- Sets seedless fruit in cool temperatures
- Bred for western Oregon and Washington
- Resistant to Verticillium (strain 1) and Fusarium
Good for
- Cool-climate gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiam this page | 55–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Beaverlodge Plum | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Doll | About 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Wonder | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Goldmine | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| New Yorker | 55–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Light | 55 days | Determinate | — |
Santiam FAQ
What kind of tomato is Santiam?
Santiam is an open-pollinated Oregon State University tomato (Severianin x Starshot) selected for western Oregon and Washington. It sets seedless fruit even in cool weather, which is its main reason for being.
How many days to maturity is Santiam?
Santiam is listed at 55–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Santiam compare with other tomato varieties?
Santiam: 55–75 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beaverlodge Plum (55 days), Early Doll (About 55 days), Early Wonder (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Santiam good for?
Santiam is grown for cool-climate 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.