Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Giant Tree is an open-pollinated heirloom whose indeterminate vines can run 10 to 18 ft, so it needs a serious trellis. Fruit are smooth pinkish-red globes of 1 to 2 lb with few seeds. Main-season, about 80 days.
Giant Tree traits
- Smooth pinkish-red globes of 1 to 2 lb
- Few seeds inside
- Vines of 10 to 18 ft
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Tree this page | 80–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Giant Tree FAQ
What kind of tomato is Giant Tree?
Giant Tree is an open-pollinated heirloom whose indeterminate vines can run 10 to 18 ft, so it needs a serious trellis. Fruit are smooth pinkish-red globes of 1 to 2 lb with few seeds.
How many days to maturity is Giant Tree?
Giant Tree is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Giant Tree compare with other tomato varieties?
Giant Tree: 80–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Tree good for?
Giant Tree 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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