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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Backfield is an early open-pollinated beefsteak with flat red fruit of 10 to 12 oz that ripen together, handy for canning in one batch. Semi-determinate plants, disease resistant, and it performs from direct seeding. About 65 days.
Backfield traits
- Flat red fruit of 10 to 12 oz
- Concentrated ripening
- Semi-determinate, disease resistant
- Does well direct-seeded
Good for
- Canning
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backfield this page | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marmande | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultrasonic | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Wayahead | 63–70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Marmande | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultra Girl | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Homestead | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Backfield FAQ
What kind of tomato is Backfield?
Backfield is an early open-pollinated beefsteak with flat red fruit of 10 to 12 oz that ripen together, handy for canning in one batch. Semi-determinate plants, disease resistant, and it performs from direct seeding.
How many days to maturity is Backfield?
Backfield is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Backfield compare with other tomato varieties?
Backfield: 65 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Marmande (65–75 days), Ultrasonic (65 days), Wayahead (63–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Backfield good for?
Backfield is grown for canning, 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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