Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tappy's Heritage bears medium fruit of 6 oz or more in clusters of 2 to 4 on indeterminate vines. The ripening pattern is distinctive: pink, then orange-red, then deep red at the blossom end while the shoulders stay orange-red. Main-season, about 85 days.
Tappy's Heritage traits
- Fruit of 6 oz and up in clusters of 2 to 4
- Ripens pink to orange-red to deep red
- Indeterminate
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappy's Heritage this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Tappy's Heritage FAQ
What kind of tomato is Tappy's Heritage?
Tappy's Heritage bears medium fruit of 6 oz or more in clusters of 2 to 4 on indeterminate vines. The ripening pattern is distinctive: pink, then orange-red, then deep red at the blossom end while the shoulders stay orange-red.
How many days to maturity is Tappy's Heritage?
Tappy's Heritage is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Tappy's Heritage compare with other tomato varieties?
Tappy's Heritage: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tappy's Heritage good for?
Tappy's Heritage 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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