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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Improved Colossal Red is the red counterpart, also from Burgess in 1948, selected over several generations from a lot bought as Richmeat. Sturdy tall indeterminate vines bear extra-large, smooth, deep-red, meaty fruit of 1 lb or more. Treat it like other beefsteaks. About 95 days.
Improved Colossal Red traits
- Extra-large, smooth, deep-red meaty fruit
- Sturdy tall indeterminate vines
- Selected from Richmeat
- Burgess introduction, 1948
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Colossal Red this page | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Cushion | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Depp's Pink Firefly | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Yellow | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Kentucky Beefsteak | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Georgia Streak | 91 days | Indeterminate | — |
Improved Colossal Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Improved Colossal Red?
Improved Colossal Red is the red counterpart, also from Burgess in 1948, selected over several generations from a lot bought as Richmeat. Sturdy tall indeterminate vines bear extra-large, smooth, deep-red, meaty fruit of 1 lb or more.
How many days to maturity is Improved Colossal Red?
Improved Colossal Red 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 Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Improved Colossal Red: 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 Red good for?
Improved Colossal Red is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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
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- 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
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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.