Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Top Gun is a determinate hybrid slicer with round red fruit of 7 to 8 oz. It tolerates heat and resists Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and tomato spotted wilt virus, which makes it a candidate for southern gardens. Cage it. Main-season, about 75 days.
Top Gun traits
- Round red fruit of 7 to 8 oz
- Determinate hybrid
- Heat-tolerant
- Resists tomato spotted wilt virus, Verticillium and Fusarium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hot-climate gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gun this page | 75–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Bielyj Naliw | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Sea Man | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Carolina Gold | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Galahad F1 | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Gill's All-Purpose | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Top Gun FAQ
What kind of tomato is Top Gun?
Top Gun is a determinate hybrid slicer with round red fruit of 7 to 8 oz. It tolerates heat and resists Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and tomato spotted wilt virus, which makes it a candidate for southern gardens.
How many days to maturity is Top Gun?
Top Gun is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Top Gun compare with other tomato varieties?
Top Gun: 75–80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Banana Legs (75 days), Bielyj Naliw (75 days), Black Sea Man (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Top Gun good for?
Top Gun is grown for fresh slicing, hot-climate gardens.
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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