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Tomato variety

Northern Light Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Northern Light is an early compact tomato, determinate and only 18 inches tall, with smooth round red fruit of 2 to 3 inches.

Key facts

Days to maturity
55 days
Growth habit
Determinate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Northern Light is an early compact tomato, determinate and only 18 inches tall, with smooth round red fruit of 2 to 3 inches. About 55 days; fine in a pot.

Northern Light traits

  • Smooth round red fruit of 2 to 3 inches
  • Compact 18-inch determinate

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Short-season gardens

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Northern Light this page55 daysDeterminate—
Beaverlodge Plum55 daysDeterminate—
Early DollAbout 55 daysDeterminate—
Early Wonder55 daysDeterminate—
Goldmine55 daysDeterminate—
New Yorker55–65 daysDeterminate—
Orange King55 daysDeterminate—

Northern Light FAQ

What kind of tomato is Northern Light?

Northern Light is an early compact tomato, determinate and only 18 inches tall, with smooth round red fruit of 2 to 3 inches. About 55 days; fine in a pot.

How many days to maturity is Northern Light?

Northern Light is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Northern Light compare with other tomato varieties?

Northern Light: 55 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beaverlodge Plum (55 days), Early Doll (About 55 days), Early Wonder (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Northern Light good for?

Northern Light is grown for container growing, short-season 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.

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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