Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Oaxacan is a pink tomato of Mexican origin with flattened fruit weighing 6 to 8 ounces. The indeterminate vines mature in the main season and want a tall stake or cage. Pink tomatoes of this type are usually grown for fresh eating, and the flattened shape slices cleanly for sandwiches.
Oaxacan traits
- Mexican origin
- Indeterminate vines
- Flattened pink fruit of 6 to 8 ounces
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxacan this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| 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 | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Oaxacan FAQ
What kind of tomato is Oaxacan?
Oaxacan is a pink tomato of Mexican origin with flattened fruit weighing 6 to 8 ounces. The indeterminate vines mature in the main season and want a tall stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Oaxacan?
Oaxacan 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 Oaxacan compare with other tomato varieties?
Oaxacan: 75 days, indeterminate. 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 Oaxacan good for?
Oaxacan is grown for fresh slicing, 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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