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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Plum Dandy (NC 9380) is a 1996 NC State hybrid Roma type sold by Ferry-Morse. Blocky red fruit run 3 to 4 inches with a light green shoulder. Plants are compact determinates, and the notable feature is moderate tolerance of early blight (Alternaria solani), plus resistance to Fusarium race 1 and Verticillium race 1. Midseason, about 82 days. Good for eastern US gardens where early blight is routine.
Plum Dandy traits
- Blocky red Roma fruit of 3 to 4 inches
- Compact determinate plants
- Moderate early blight tolerance
- Resistant to Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium race 1
- NC State F1 hybrid, 1996
Good for
- Sauce
- Canning
- Paste
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Dandy this page | 82 days | Determinate | — |
| Sun Leaper | 82 days | Determinate | — |
| Quali T 21 | 83 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
Plum Dandy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Plum Dandy?
Plum Dandy (NC 9380) is a 1996 NC State hybrid Roma type sold by Ferry-Morse. Blocky red fruit run 3 to 4 inches with a light green shoulder.
How many days to maturity is Plum Dandy?
Plum Dandy is listed at 82 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Plum Dandy compare with other tomato varieties?
Plum Dandy: 82 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Sun Leaper (82 days), Quali T 21 (83 days), Amelia VR F1 (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Plum Dandy good for?
Plum Dandy is grown for sauce, canning, paste.
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.