Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dwarf Champion, also called Champion Tree, is an open-pollinated heirloom with a compact tree-type habit that mixes determinate and indeterminate growth. Leaves are thick and rugose. Fruit are pinkish, 3 to 8 oz. Main-season, about 69 days.
Dwarf Champion traits
- Pinkish fruit of 3 to 8 oz
- Compact tree-type habit
- Thick, crinkled rugose leaves
- Open-pollinated heirloom
Good for
- Container growing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf Champion this page | 69–80 days | — | — |
| Bella Rosa | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bisignano #2 | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Zebra | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Break O' Day | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carbon | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Duggin White | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Dwarf Champion FAQ
What kind of tomato is Dwarf Champion?
Dwarf Champion, also called Champion Tree, is an open-pollinated heirloom with a compact tree-type habit that mixes determinate and indeterminate growth. Leaves are thick and rugose.
How many days to maturity is Dwarf Champion?
Dwarf Champion is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Dwarf Champion compare with other tomato varieties?
Dwarf Champion: 69–80 days. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Bisignano #2 (69–80 days), Black Zebra (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dwarf Champion good for?
Dwarf Champion is grown for container growing, 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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