Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Scarlet Express is an early hybrid with smooth, firm red fruit of about 8 ounces, a solid size for an early slicer. Tolerance to Verticillium and Fusarium is listed. Beyond that, few details are recorded; grow it as a dependable early red tomato.
Scarlet Express traits
- Early hybrid standard type
- Smooth, firm red fruit about 8 ounces
- Tolerant of Verticillium and Fusarium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Express this page | 64 days | — | — |
| BHN-189 | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pik | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Jetsetter | 64 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Sunshine | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Ultra Pink | 64 days | — | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
Scarlet Express FAQ
What kind of tomato is Scarlet Express?
Scarlet Express is an early hybrid with smooth, firm red fruit of about 8 ounces, a solid size for an early slicer. Tolerance to Verticillium and Fusarium is listed.
How many days to maturity is Scarlet Express?
Scarlet Express is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Scarlet Express compare with other tomato varieties?
Scarlet Express: 64 days. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-189 (64 days), First Pik (64 days), Jetsetter (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Scarlet Express good for?
Scarlet Express is grown for fresh slicing, early harvest.
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.