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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light this page | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Beaverlodge Plum | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Doll | About 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Wonder | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Goldmine | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| New Yorker | 55–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Orange King | 55 days | Determinate | — |
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.
- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.