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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Paragon from Johnny's Selected Seeds (2002) is noted as the first organically grown hybrid tomato. The vigorous 78-day determinate vine sets a heavy crop of large, smooth, firm, good-tasting globes, and eastern and midwestern growers have taken to it. Resistance covers both common Fusarium races and Verticillium. A main-crop slicer with organic credentials.
Paragon traits
- Johnny's hybrid registered in 2002
- First organically grown hybrid tomato
- Vigorous determinate vine with a heavy set
- Large smooth firm globe fruit with good flavor
- Resistant to both common Fusarium races and Verticillium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Organic growing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon this page | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Charger | About 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Floralina | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| JTO-99197 | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| New Hampshire Surecrop | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Palisade | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Agate | 78 days | Determinate | — |
Paragon FAQ
What kind of tomato is Paragon?
Paragon from Johnny's Selected Seeds (2002) is noted as the first organically grown hybrid tomato. The vigorous 78-day determinate vine sets a heavy crop of large, smooth, firm, good-tasting globes, and eastern and midwestern growers have taken to it.
How many days to maturity is Paragon?
Paragon is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Paragon compare with other tomato varieties?
Paragon: 78 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Charger (About 78 days), Floralina (78 days), JTO-99197 (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Paragon good for?
Paragon is grown for fresh slicing, organic growing, market growing.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.