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- Days to maturity
- 65–72 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cobra is an early hybrid beefsteak from Vilmorin (1993) with red, very firm fruit averaging 180 to 200 grams, about 8 ounces, round to oblong with 5 or 6 locules and a green shoulder. It is highly resistant to splitting and stays firm even when fully ripe. Plants are vigorous indeterminates with short internodes, suited to greenhouse or field. A productive, uniform slicer for gardeners who want reliable fruit that holds up.
Cobra traits
- Early hybrid beefsteak from Vilmorin (1993)
- Red fruit about 8 ounces, round to oblong
- Very firm and resistant to splitting
- Vigorous indeterminate with short internodes
- Suited to greenhouse or field growing
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra this page | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cosmonaut Volkov | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Sprinter | 65–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Queen | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
Cobra FAQ
What kind of tomato is Cobra?
Cobra is an early hybrid beefsteak from Vilmorin (1993) with red, very firm fruit averaging 180 to 200 grams, about 8 ounces, round to oblong with 5 or 6 locules and a green shoulder. It is highly resistant to splitting and stays firm even when fully ripe.
How many days to maturity is Cobra?
Cobra is listed at 65–72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Cobra compare with other tomato varieties?
Cobra: 65–72 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Berkeley Pink Tie Dye (About 65 days), Bulls Heart (65–80 days), Cosmonaut Volkov (65–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cobra good for?
Cobra is grown for fresh slicing, greenhouse growing, market growing.
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)
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