Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Dwarf
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cabot is an early slicer whose firm, medium-sized fruit is a brilliant red on open, dwarf plants. The small habit suits pots and tight beds and needs little support. A sensible choice for a first crop of medium slicers in a small space.
Cabot traits
- Early standard type
- Firm, medium-sized fruit of brilliant red
- Dwarf plants with an open habit
Good for
- Container growing
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot this page | 68 days | Dwarf | — |
| Lemon Ice | 58 days | Dwarf | — |
| Dwarf Fred's Tie Dye | — | Dwarf | — |
Cabot FAQ
What kind of tomato is Cabot?
Cabot is an early slicer whose firm, medium-sized fruit is a brilliant red on open, dwarf plants. The small habit suits pots and tight beds and needs little support.
How many days to maturity is Cabot?
Cabot 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 Cabot compare with other tomato varieties?
Cabot: 68 days, dwarf. Similar tomato varieties include Lemon Ice (58 days), Dwarf Fred's Tie Dye. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cabot good for?
Cabot is grown for container growing, 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)
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