Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Medford (OSU 395) came from Oregon State University at Corvallis, a cross of Campbell Soup 10 and Pennheart adapted to southern Oregon. Determinate vines with good leaf cover carry medium to large, solid, crack-resistant fruit with the uniform-ripening gene, good flavor and internal color. Early to medium-early; about 80 days.
Medford traits
- Medium to large, solid, crack-resistant fruit
- Uniform ripening with good internal color
- Determinate vine with good foliage cover
- Adapted to southern Oregon
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford this page | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| La Roma OP | 80–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Oregon Star | 80–85 days | Determinate | — |
Medford FAQ
What kind of tomato is Medford?
Medford (OSU 395) came from Oregon State University at Corvallis, a cross of Campbell Soup 10 and Pennheart adapted to southern Oregon. Determinate vines with good leaf cover carry medium to large, solid, crack-resistant fruit with the uniform-ripening gene, good flavor and internal color.
How many days to maturity is Medford?
Medford is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Medford compare with other tomato varieties?
Medford: 80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Amelia VR F1 (80 days), Caro Rich (80 days), Cream Sausage (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Medford good for?
Medford is grown for fresh slicing, canning.
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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