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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dad's Sunset is an orange heirloom with pear-shaped fruit of 10 to 14 oz and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines. Main-season; listed maturity runs from 75 to 90 days depending on the source.
Dad's Sunset traits
- Orange pear-shaped fruit of 10 to 14 oz
- Sweet, slightly tart
- Indeterminate regular-leaf heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dad's Sunset this page | 90–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Dad's Sunset FAQ
What kind of tomato is Dad's Sunset?
Dad's Sunset is an orange heirloom with pear-shaped fruit of 10 to 14 oz and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines.
How many days to maturity is Dad's Sunset?
Dad's Sunset is listed at 90–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Dad's Sunset compare with other tomato varieties?
Dad's Sunset: 90–100 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dad's Sunset good for?
Dad's Sunset 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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