Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Plum Lemon is a Russian plum tomato whose 3-inch yellow fruit end in a point and look much like lemons. Indeterminate, main-season, about 72 days.
Plum Lemon traits
- Yellow 3-inch fruit shaped like a lemon
- Indeterminate plum type from Russia
Good for
- Salads
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Lemon this page | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Azafran | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Boy F1 | 72–82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalo | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Burger | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's VF | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Debarao | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
Plum Lemon FAQ
What kind of tomato is Plum Lemon?
Plum Lemon is a Russian plum tomato whose 3-inch yellow fruit end in a point and look much like lemons. Indeterminate, main-season, about 72 days.
How many days to maturity is Plum Lemon?
Plum Lemon is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Plum Lemon compare with other tomato varieties?
Plum Lemon: 72 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Azafran (72 days), Better Boy F1 (72–82 days), Buffalo (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Plum Lemon good for?
Plum Lemon is grown for salads, sauce.
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.