Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Nebraska Wedding carries a story: pioneer families took it from Minnesota to Nebraska in the late 1800s, and a pinch of seed was traditionally given to brides. The fruit are round, 3 to 4 inches, orange inside and out, sweet with few seeds, and resist cracking. Plants are determinate and about 3 ft, but the clusters get heavy enough to want a cage. Main-season, about 85 days. Later preserved through Seed Savers Exchange.
Nebraska Wedding traits
- Round orange fruit of 3 to 4 inches, orange flesh
- Crack-resistant clusters
- Determinate 3-ft plants
- Sweet flavor with few seeds
- Heirloom with a Nebraska bridal tradition
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wedding this page | 85–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Lisa King | 85 days | Determinate | — |
| Napoli | 85–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Pearson Improved | 85 days | Determinate | — |
| Primetime | 84 days | Determinate | — |
| Quali T 21 | 83 days | Determinate | — |
| Plum Dandy | 82 days | Determinate | — |
Nebraska Wedding FAQ
What kind of tomato is Nebraska Wedding?
Nebraska Wedding carries a story: pioneer families took it from Minnesota to Nebraska in the late 1800s, and a pinch of seed was traditionally given to brides. The fruit are round, 3 to 4 inches, orange inside and out, sweet with few seeds, and resist cracking.
How many days to maturity is Nebraska Wedding?
Nebraska Wedding is listed at 85–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Nebraska Wedding compare with other tomato varieties?
Nebraska Wedding: 85–90 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Lisa King (85 days), Napoli (85–90 days), Pearson Improved (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Nebraska Wedding good for?
Nebraska Wedding is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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.