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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz 2653 this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Anna Russian | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Bush | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Cabot | 68 days | Dwarf | — |
| Dafel | 68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
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.
- 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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