Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bonnie Original is a main-season red tomato with medium-sized fruit on indeterminate vines. It resists southern root-knot nematode as well as Fusarium and Verticillium wilts, useful in warm soils. Stake it; about 75 days.
Bonnie Original traits
- Medium red fruit
- Indeterminate vines
- Resists Verticillium, Fusarium and southern root-knot nematode
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Original this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Bonnie Original FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bonnie Original?
Bonnie Original is a main-season red tomato with medium-sized fruit on indeterminate vines. It resists southern root-knot nematode as well as Fusarium and Verticillium wilts, useful in warm soils.
How many days to maturity is Bonnie Original?
Bonnie Original is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bonnie Original compare with other tomato varieties?
Bonnie Original: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bonnie Original good for?
Bonnie Original is grown for fresh slicing.
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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