Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–75 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Orange Queen is an orange-fruited tomato that ripens from early to mid season on determinate vines. Fruit weighs about 4 to 6 ounces. It is noted as being adapted to cool growing conditions, which makes it a candidate for short-summer gardens and high-elevation plots where red beefsteaks struggle. The bush habit keeps the plants manageable with a short stake or cage.
Orange Queen traits
- Determinate vines
- Orange fruit of about 4 to 6 ounces
- Adapted to cool conditions
- Early to mid-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Cool-climate gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Queen this page | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Delight | 65 days | Determinate | — |
Orange Queen FAQ
What kind of tomato is Orange Queen?
Orange Queen is an orange-fruited tomato that ripens from early to mid season on determinate vines. Fruit weighs about 4 to 6 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Orange Queen?
Orange Queen is listed at 65–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Orange Queen compare with other tomato varieties?
Orange Queen: 65–75 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Champion (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Orange Queen good for?
Orange Queen is grown for fresh slicing, cool-climate gardens.
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.