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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Creole was bred at Louisiana State University and released in 1970 (line L134) for the heat and humidity of the lower Mississippi valley; it gave the New Orleans 'Creole tomato' its name. Indeterminate plants carry round red fruit about 3 inches with balanced sweet-acid flavor, and keep setting through muggy weather that makes other tomatoes drop blossoms. Resists Fusarium race 1, Alternaria stem canker, cracking and blossom end rot. Stake and water evenly. About 78 days; also grown as a fall crop in the Deep South.
Creole traits
- Round red fruit about 3 inches
- Indeterminate, sets fruit in heat and humidity
- Resists Fusarium race 1 and Alternaria stem canker
- Resistant to cracking and blossom end rot
- LSU release, 1970
Good for
- Hot-climate gardens
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creole this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Manyel | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
Creole FAQ
What kind of tomato is Creole?
Creole was bred at Louisiana State University and released in 1970 (line L134) for the heat and humidity of the lower Mississippi valley; it gave the New Orleans 'Creole tomato' its name. Indeterminate plants carry round red fruit about 3 inches with balanced sweet-acid flavor, and keep setting through muggy weather that makes other tomatoes drop blossoms.
How many days to maturity is Creole?
Creole is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Creole compare with other tomato varieties?
Creole: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Creole good for?
Creole is grown for hot-climate gardens, 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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