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Heinz 2653 Tomato: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Heinz 2653 is an open-pollinated paste tomato with firm red plum fruit of 2 1/2 to 3 ounces on compact plants.

Key facts

Days to maturity
68 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Heinz 2653 is an open-pollinated paste tomato with firm red plum fruit of 2 1/2 to 3 ounces on compact plants. It matures early for a paste type and, being open-pollinated, its seed can be saved. Good for sauce and canning from a small plant that fits a short cage.

Heinz 2653 traits

  • Open-pollinated early paste type
  • Firm red plum fruit 2 1/2 to 3 ounces
  • Compact plants

Good for

  • Sauce and paste
  • Canning
  • Seed saving

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Heinz 2653 this page68 days——
Anna Russian68 daysIndeterminate—
Better Bush68 daysIndeterminate—
Bobcat68 daysDeterminate—
Cabot68 daysDwarf—
Dafel68 daysIndeterminate—
Ensalada68 daysDeterminate—

Heinz 2653 FAQ

What kind of tomato is Heinz 2653?

Heinz 2653 is an open-pollinated paste tomato with firm red plum fruit of 2 1/2 to 3 ounces on compact plants. It matures early for a paste type and, being open-pollinated, its seed can be saved.

How many days to maturity is Heinz 2653?

Heinz 2653 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 Heinz 2653 compare with other tomato varieties?

Heinz 2653: 68 days. Similar tomato varieties include Anna Russian (68 days), Better Bush (68 days), Bobcat (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Heinz 2653 good for?

Heinz 2653 is grown for sauce and paste, canning, seed saving.

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.

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.

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