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Improved Colossal Yellow Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Improved Colossal Yellow was introduced in 1948 by Burgess Seed and Plant Co.

Key facts

Days to maturity
95 days
Growth habit
Indeterminate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Improved Colossal Yellow was introduced in 1948 by Burgess Seed and Plant Co. of Galesburg, Michigan, after several generations of selecting outstanding Yellow Ponderosa plants. Tall indeterminate vines carry smooth, well-colored yellow fruit of 1 lb or more. Grow it like any beefsteak: deep soil and a strong stake. About 95 days.

Improved Colossal Yellow traits

  • Smooth yellow fruit of 1 lb and up
  • Tall indeterminate vines
  • Selected from Yellow Ponderosa
  • Burgess introduction, 1948

Good for

  • Fresh slicing

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Improved Colossal Yellow this page95 daysIndeterminate—
Agro95 daysIndeterminate—
Crimson Cushion95 daysIndeterminate—
Depp's Pink Firefly95 daysIndeterminate—
Improved Colossal Red95 daysIndeterminate—
Kentucky Beefsteak95 daysIndeterminate—
Georgia Streak91 daysIndeterminate—

Improved Colossal Yellow FAQ

What kind of tomato is Improved Colossal Yellow?

Improved Colossal Yellow was introduced in 1948 by Burgess Seed and Plant Co. of Galesburg, Michigan, after several generations of selecting outstanding Yellow Ponderosa plants.

How many days to maturity is Improved Colossal Yellow?

Improved Colossal Yellow is listed at 95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Improved Colossal Yellow compare with other tomato varieties?

Improved Colossal Yellow: 95 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Agro (95 days), Crimson Cushion (95 days), Depp's Pink Firefly (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Improved Colossal Yellow good for?

Improved Colossal Yellow 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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