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- Days to maturity
- 73 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Octavio is a Johnny's Selected Seeds F1 cluster tomato bred for cold or heated plastic tunnels, though it does well outdoors too. The indeterminate plants carry trusses of 6 or 7 smooth, round, blemish-free deep red fruit of about 3 1/2 ounces that ripen uniformly and store well. A main-season truss tomato for gardeners with a hoop house.
Octavio traits
- Johnny's F1 hybrid cluster type
- Indeterminate plants bred for plastic tunnels
- Clusters of 6 or 7 deep red fruit about 3 1/2 ounces
- Uniform ripening and extended shelf life
Good for
- High tunnel growing
- Truss harvest
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavio this page | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Damsel | 73–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earl of Edgecombe | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Valentine | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Mountain Rouge F1 | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Polish Linguisa | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Terrific | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
Octavio FAQ
What kind of tomato is Octavio?
Octavio is a Johnny's Selected Seeds F1 cluster tomato bred for cold or heated plastic tunnels, though it does well outdoors too. The indeterminate plants carry trusses of 6 or 7 smooth, round, blemish-free deep red fruit of about 3 1/2 ounces that ripen uniformly and store well.
How many days to maturity is Octavio?
Octavio is listed at 73 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Octavio compare with other tomato varieties?
Octavio: 73 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Damsel (73–75 days), Earl of Edgecombe (73 days), Giant Valentine (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Octavio good for?
Octavio is grown for high tunnel growing, truss harvest, salads.
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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