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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Scotia dates to 1957, bred at the Dominion Experimental Farm in Kentville, Nova Scotia, from Meteor crossed with Quebec no. 5, and it was made for short, cool seasons. The determinate plants are very early and productive, with red globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces and green shoulders, and they keep bearing over a relatively long window for a bush type. Resistance to Alternaria stem canker, gray leaf spot, Verticillium, and Fusarium races 1 and 2 is listed. A good choice for northern gardens.
Scotia traits
- Bred in Nova Scotia (1957) from Meteor x Quebec no. 5
- Determinate plants adapted to short, cool seasons
- Red globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces with green shoulders
- Relatively long harvest for a determinate
- Resistant to Alternaria stem canker, gray leaf spot, Verticillium, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Short-season gardens
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia this page | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Delight | 65 days | Determinate | — |
Scotia FAQ
What kind of tomato is Scotia?
Scotia dates to 1957, bred at the Dominion Experimental Farm in Kentville, Nova Scotia, from Meteor crossed with Quebec no. 5, and it was made for short, cool seasons.
How many days to maturity is Scotia?
Scotia is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Scotia compare with other tomato varieties?
Scotia: 65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Champion (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Scotia good for?
Scotia is grown for fresh slicing, short-season gardens, 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.