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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Red Chief is a standard red tomato that ripens early to main season. The indeterminate vines produce fruit of 5 to 7 ounces, a good all-purpose size. Stake or cage the plants and keep picking to encourage more sets.
Early Red Chief traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit of 5 to 7 ounces
- Early to main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- General kitchen use
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Red Chief this page | 70 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 | — |
Early Red Chief FAQ
What kind of tomato is Early Red Chief?
Early Red Chief is a standard red tomato that ripens early to main season. The indeterminate vines produce fruit of 5 to 7 ounces, a good all-purpose size.
How many days to maturity is Early Red Chief?
Early Red Chief is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Early Red Chief compare with other tomato varieties?
Early Red Chief: 70 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 Early Red Chief good for?
Early Red Chief is grown for fresh slicing, general kitchen use.
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.