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- Days to maturity
- 70–75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ailsa Craig was bred at Girvan, Scotland in the early 1900s and became a standard of British allotments and glasshouses. It carries heavy trusses of bright red, medium-sized fruit, smooth-skinned, with classic balanced flavor. Indeterminate but fairly compact-vined; stake it and keep watering steadily through fruit set. Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. About 70 days from transplant.
Ailsa Craig traits
- Medium, smooth red fruit in heavy clusters
- Balanced classic tomato flavor
- Compact-vined indeterminate
- Scottish variety from the early 1900s
- Reliable in glasshouse or outdoors
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailsa Craig this page | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carmello | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Ailsa Craig FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ailsa Craig?
Ailsa Craig was bred at Girvan, Scotland in the early 1900s and became a standard of British allotments and glasshouses. It carries heavy trusses of bright red, medium-sized fruit, smooth-skinned, with classic balanced flavor.
How many days to maturity is Ailsa Craig?
Ailsa Craig is listed at 70–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Ailsa Craig compare with other tomato varieties?
Ailsa Craig: 70–75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Alicante (70 days), Black Plum (70–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ailsa Craig good for?
Ailsa Craig is grown for fresh slicing, greenhouse growing.
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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