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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Grandaddy is a compact determinate hybrid bearing smooth bright red fruit of 12 to 16 oz, unusually large for a compact plant. Resists Verticillium and Fusarium wilts. Main-season, about 72 days; a cage is enough.
Grandaddy traits
- Smooth bright red fruit of 12 to 16 oz
- Compact determinate hybrid
- Resists Fusarium and Verticillium wilts
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandaddy this page | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Daiquiri | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Sun | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Tomande | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Viva Italia | 72–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Big Boy | 71 days | Determinate | — |
| Scarlet Red | 73–75 days | Determinate | — |
Grandaddy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Grandaddy?
Grandaddy is a compact determinate hybrid bearing smooth bright red fruit of 12 to 16 oz, unusually large for a compact plant. Resists Verticillium and Fusarium wilts.
How many days to maturity is Grandaddy?
Grandaddy is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Grandaddy compare with other tomato varieties?
Grandaddy: 72 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Daiquiri (72 days), Red Sun (72 days), Tomande (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Grandaddy good for?
Grandaddy is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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.