Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Powers Heirloom is a paste tomato from southwest Virginia with yellow fruit of 3 to 5 oz, much like a yellow Amish Paste. Indeterminate, about 85 days.
Powers Heirloom traits
- Yellow paste fruit of 3 to 5 oz
- Indeterminate heirloom from Virginia
Good for
- Sauce
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Heirloom this page | 85–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Powers Heirloom FAQ
What kind of tomato is Powers Heirloom?
Powers Heirloom is a paste tomato from southwest Virginia with yellow fruit of 3 to 5 oz, much like a yellow Amish Paste. Indeterminate, about 85 days.
How many days to maturity is Powers Heirloom?
Powers Heirloom is listed at 85–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Powers Heirloom compare with other tomato varieties?
Powers Heirloom: 85–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Powers Heirloom good for?
Powers Heirloom is grown for sauce, canning.
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.