Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Depp's Pink Firefly is a Kentucky heirloom beefsteak. Fruit are round, red-pink, up to 2.5 lb, with silvery iridescent freckles (the 'fireflies') spread evenly across the skin. The flesh is dense with small seed cavities and few seeds. Potato-leaf indeterminate vines; stake well. Main-season, about 95 days.
Depp's Pink Firefly traits
- Red-pink beefsteak up to 2.5 lb
- Silvery iridescent freckling on the skin
- Very fleshy with few seeds
- Potato-leaf indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depp's Pink Firefly this page | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Cushion | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Red | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Yellow | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Kentucky Beefsteak | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Georgia Streak | 91 days | Indeterminate | — |
Depp's Pink Firefly FAQ
What kind of tomato is Depp's Pink Firefly?
Depp's Pink Firefly is a Kentucky heirloom beefsteak. Fruit are round, red-pink, up to 2.5 lb, with silvery iridescent freckles (the 'fireflies') spread evenly across the skin.
How many days to maturity is Depp's Pink Firefly?
Depp's Pink Firefly 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 Depp's Pink Firefly compare with other tomato varieties?
Depp's Pink Firefly: 95 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Agro (95 days), Crimson Cushion (95 days), Improved Colossal Red (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Depp's Pink Firefly good for?
Depp's Pink Firefly 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.
- 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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