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- Days to maturity
- 60–65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Milano Plum is an early Italian paste hybrid on compact, determinate plants. The fruit is deep red, elongated and pear-shaped, the classic form for sauce tomatoes. Because the plants are compact and the crop comes early, it works well in small gardens where you want a concentrated harvest for a batch of sauce or canning.
Milano Plum traits
- Italian paste hybrid
- Compact determinate plants
- Deep-red, elongated pear-shaped fruit
- Early-season maturity
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
- Small gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Plum this page | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Duchess | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pick | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| New Sun | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Orange Blossom | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Polar Star | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Rocket | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
Milano Plum FAQ
What kind of tomato is Milano Plum?
Milano Plum is an early Italian paste hybrid on compact, determinate plants. The fruit is deep red, elongated and pear-shaped, the classic form for sauce tomatoes.
How many days to maturity is Milano Plum?
Milano Plum is listed at 60–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Milano Plum compare with other tomato varieties?
Milano Plum: 60–65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Duchess (60–65 days), First Pick (60 days), New Sun (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Milano Plum good for?
Milano Plum is grown for sauce and paste, canning, small 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.