Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Russian 117 is an oxheart heirloom with solid, meaty red heart-shaped fruit of 1 lb or more and few seeds. Indeterminate, main-season, about 90 days.
Russian 117 traits
- Red heart-shaped fruit of 1 lb and up
- Solid, meaty, few seeds
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Sauce
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian 117 this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Russian 117 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Russian 117?
Russian 117 is an oxheart heirloom with solid, meaty red heart-shaped fruit of 1 lb or more and few seeds. Indeterminate, main-season, about 90 days.
How many days to maturity is Russian 117?
Russian 117 is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Russian 117 compare with other tomato varieties?
Russian 117: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Russian 117 good for?
Russian 117 is grown for sauce, 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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