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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Orange King was released in 1945 by the University of New Hampshire from a cross of New Hampshire Victor with an orange sport of Scarlet Dawn. It is an early, determinate tomato with large, oblate, bright-orange fruit of mild flavor, reaching up to 12 ounces. It was selected for northern regions, but it is also noted as bearing well in both hot and cool conditions. The bush habit suits a cage or short stake. A good choice for gardeners wanting a mild orange tomato early in the season.
Orange King traits
- Bred at the University of New Hampshire, 1945
- Determinate plants
- Bright-orange, oblate fruit up to 12 ounces
- Mild, gentle flavor
- Bears in both hot and cool conditions
- Early maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvests
- Northern gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange King this page | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Beaverlodge Plum | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Doll | About 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Early Wonder | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| Goldmine | 55 days | Determinate | — |
| New Yorker | 55–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Light | 55 days | Determinate | — |
Orange King FAQ
What kind of tomato is Orange King?
Orange King was released in 1945 by the University of New Hampshire from a cross of New Hampshire Victor with an orange sport of Scarlet Dawn. It is an early, determinate tomato with large, oblate, bright-orange fruit of mild flavor, reaching up to 12 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Orange King?
Orange King is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Orange King compare with other tomato varieties?
Orange King: 55 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beaverlodge Plum (55 days), Early Doll (About 55 days), Early Wonder (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Orange King good for?
Orange King is grown for fresh slicing, early harvests, northern 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.