Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 73 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Earl of Edgecombe is a New Zealand heirloom with orange globe-shaped fruit in clusters of two or more. It resists cracking, blossom end rot and fruit diseases. Indeterminate; about 73 days.
Earl of Edgecombe traits
- Orange globe fruit in clusters
- Resists cracking and blossom end rot
- Indeterminate New Zealand heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl of Edgecombe this page | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Damsel | 73–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Valentine | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Mountain Rouge F1 | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Octavio | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Polish Linguisa | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Terrific | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
Earl of Edgecombe FAQ
What kind of tomato is Earl of Edgecombe?
Earl of Edgecombe is a New Zealand heirloom with orange globe-shaped fruit in clusters of two or more. It resists cracking, blossom end rot and fruit diseases.
How many days to maturity is Earl of Edgecombe?
Earl of Edgecombe is listed at 73 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Earl of Edgecombe compare with other tomato varieties?
Earl of Edgecombe: 73 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Damsel (73–75 days), Giant Valentine (73 days), Mountain Rouge F1 (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Earl of Edgecombe good for?
Earl of Edgecombe is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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