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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fletcher is a hybrid slicer from North Carolina State University, released in 2007 and built along the lines of Mountain Spring but with added resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus and root knot nematodes. The plant is a medium-tall determinate with slightly curled foliage, and it sets a concentrated crop of extra-large, very firm, bright red fruit, 10 to 12 ounces, running from globe to deep oblate. Fruit resists cracking well and shows only a tiny blossom-end scar. Resistance also covers Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 and Verticillium wilt race 1. Maturity is around 74 days. A dependable choice for gardeners who want a heavy flush of firm slicing tomatoes with strong disease protection.
Fletcher traits
- Hybrid bred by North Carolina State University (2007)
- Medium-tall determinate plant with a concentrated fruit set
- Firm bright red fruit of 10 to 12 ounces, globe to deep oblate
- Highly crack resistant with pinpoint blossom-end scars
- Resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus and root knot nematodes
- Also resistant to Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Vine-ripe market growing
- Disease-prone gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher this page | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Florida 91 | 74–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Plum Crimson | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Bounty | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Sunoma | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Tip-Top | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Fletcher FAQ
What kind of tomato is Fletcher?
Fletcher is a hybrid slicer from North Carolina State University, released in 2007 and built along the lines of Mountain Spring but with added resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus and root knot nematodes. The plant is a medium-tall determinate with slightly curled foliage, and it sets a concentrated crop of extra-large, very firm, bright red fruit, 10 to 12 ounces, running from globe to deep oblate.
How many days to maturity is Fletcher?
Fletcher is listed at 74 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Fletcher compare with other tomato varieties?
Fletcher: 74 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Florida 91 (74–80 days), Plum Crimson (74 days), Red Bounty (74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fletcher good for?
Fletcher is grown for fresh slicing, vine-ripe market growing, disease-prone gardens.
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.