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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Primo Red is an early F1 beefsteak on a compact determinate plant. The fruit is deep red, smooth, and deep-globe shaped, running large to extra-large, and it arrives in about 68 days. The resistance list is broad for an early type: Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, tomato spotted wilt virus, tomato mosaic virus, and tobacco mosaic virus. A good fit for gardeners who want big slicing tomatoes early from a plant that fits in a short cage.
Primo Red traits
- Early F1 hybrid beefsteak
- Compact determinate plant
- Large to extra-large deep red fruit with a smooth deep-globe shape
- Resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus, tomato and tobacco mosaic viruses
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium races 1 and 2
- About 68 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvest
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Red this page | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave II | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Legend | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Spring | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Primo Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Primo Red?
Primo Red is an early F1 beefsteak on a compact determinate plant. The fruit is deep red, smooth, and deep-globe shaped, running large to extra-large, and it arrives in about 68 days.
How many days to maturity is Primo Red?
Primo Red is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Primo Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Primo Red: 68 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bobcat (68 days), Ensalada (68 days), Heatwave (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Primo Red good for?
Primo Red is grown for fresh slicing, early harvest, 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.