Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Productiva is a Bulgarian beefsteak-type tomato for the main season. The indeterminate plants carry medium-large red fruit around 3 inches across. Give the vines a stake or cage and pinch suckers if you want fewer, larger fruit. A good pick for gardeners who like standard red slicers with a bit of heritage behind them.
Productiva traits
- Beefsteak type from Bulgaria
- Indeterminate plants
- Medium-large red fruit around 3 inches
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Productiva this page | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Productiva FAQ
What kind of tomato is Productiva?
Productiva is a Bulgarian beefsteak-type tomato for the main season. The indeterminate plants carry medium-large red fruit around 3 inches across.
How many days to maturity is Productiva?
Productiva is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Productiva compare with other tomato varieties?
Productiva: 70–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Productiva good for?
Productiva is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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.