Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Micado Violettor is an Australian heirloom with potato-leaf foliage and pink-purple fruit in the 4 to 6 ounce range. The skin resists cracking, which helps in wet weather. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season, so provide a tall support. A good choice for gardeners collecting darker-colored heirlooms with a bit of history.
Micado Violettor traits
- Australian heirloom
- Potato-leaf foliage
- Pink-purple fruit of 4 to 6 ounces
- Crack-resistant
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micado Violettor this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Micado Violettor FAQ
What kind of tomato is Micado Violettor?
Micado Violettor is an Australian heirloom with potato-leaf foliage and pink-purple fruit in the 4 to 6 ounce range. The skin resists cracking, which helps in wet weather.
How many days to maturity is Micado Violettor?
Micado Violettor is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Micado Violettor compare with other tomato varieties?
Micado Violettor: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Micado Violettor good for?
Micado Violettor 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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