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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Sun (JTO 23694) is a main-season hybrid bred by Johnny's and registered in 1995, similar to Celebrity and Daybreak. Determinate plants bear crack-resistant, globe-shaped, deep red fruit of about 10 ounces. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, nematodes, and tobacco mosaic virus. A reliable bush slicer.
Red Sun traits
- Johnny's hybrid registered in 1995
- Determinate plants
- Deep red globe fruit about 10 ounces, crack resistant
- Resistant to nematodes, tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
- Similar to Celebrity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sun this page | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Daiquiri | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Grandaddy | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Tomande | 72 days | Determinate | — |
| Viva Italia | 72–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Big Boy | 71 days | Determinate | — |
| Scarlet Red | 73–75 days | Determinate | — |
Red Sun FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red Sun?
Red Sun (JTO 23694) is a main-season hybrid bred by Johnny's and registered in 1995, similar to Celebrity and Daybreak. Determinate plants bear crack-resistant, globe-shaped, deep red fruit of about 10 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Red Sun?
Red Sun is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Red Sun compare with other tomato varieties?
Red Sun: 72 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Daiquiri (72 days), Grandaddy (72 days), Tomande (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Sun good for?
Red Sun is grown for fresh slicing, canning.
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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