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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Reif Red Heart is an open-pollinated heirloom with large, smooth, red, heart-shaped fruit of 8 to 12 ounces, meaty with few seeds. It matures in the main season. The dense flesh makes it good for both slicing and sauce, and seed can be saved.
Reif Red Heart traits
- Open-pollinated main-season heirloom
- Red heart-shaped fruit 8 to 12 ounces
- Meaty flesh with few seeds
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce and paste
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reif Red Heart this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
Reif Red Heart FAQ
What kind of tomato is Reif Red Heart?
Reif Red Heart is an open-pollinated heirloom with large, smooth, red, heart-shaped fruit of 8 to 12 ounces, meaty with few seeds. It matures in the main season.
How many days to maturity is Reif Red Heart?
Reif Red Heart is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Reif Red Heart compare with other tomato varieties?
Reif Red Heart: 75 days. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Reif Red Heart good for?
Reif Red Heart is grown for fresh slicing, sauce and paste, 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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