Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ultrasonic is an early hybrid with very firm, crack-resistant, globe-shaped red fruit of about 12 ounces, big for an early tomato. Plants are semi-bush, so a medium cage is enough. It tolerates Verticillium, Fusarium, and tobacco mosaic virus. Choose it for large early slices that hold up well.
Ultrasonic traits
- Early hybrid standard type
- Very firm globe fruit about 12 ounces, crack resistant
- Semi-bush plants
- Tolerant of tobacco mosaic, Fusarium, and Verticillium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic this page | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marmande | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Wayahead | 63–70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Marmande | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultra Girl | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Homestead | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Ultrasonic FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ultrasonic?
Ultrasonic is an early hybrid with very firm, crack-resistant, globe-shaped red fruit of about 12 ounces, big for an early tomato. Plants are semi-bush, so a medium cage is enough.
How many days to maturity is Ultrasonic?
Ultrasonic 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 Ultrasonic compare with other tomato varieties?
Ultrasonic: 65 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Backfield (65 days), Marmande (65–75 days), Wayahead (63–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ultrasonic good for?
Ultrasonic is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
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