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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Martian Giant is a large beefsteak-type tomato for the main season. Round fruit weighs 10 to 16 ounces and is scarlet red with a very faint orange striping on the skin. Vines are indeterminate and will need a stout stake or cage to carry the weight. Best for gardeners after big slicing tomatoes who have a long enough season to ripen them.
Martian Giant traits
- Beefsteak type
- Round scarlet-red fruit of 10 to 16 ounces
- Faint orange striping
- Indeterminate vines
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martian Giant this page | 90–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Martian Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Martian Giant?
Martian Giant is a large beefsteak-type tomato for the main season. Round fruit weighs 10 to 16 ounces and is scarlet red with a very faint orange striping on the skin.
How many days to maturity is Martian Giant?
Martian Giant is listed at 90–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Martian Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Martian Giant: 90–100 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Martian Giant good for?
Martian Giant 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.