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Larissa Tomato: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Larissa is a Russian variety that ripens early on determinate plants and produces medium-sized red fruit.

Key facts

Growth habit
Determinate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Larissa is a Russian variety that ripens early on determinate plants and produces medium-sized red fruit. It is reported to produce well in cool weather, which fits its origin and makes it worth trying in short-summer or northern gardens. Cage or lightly stake the bushes.

Larissa traits

  • Russian origin
  • Determinate plants
  • Red fruit of medium size
  • Reliable in cool weather
  • Early-season maturity

Good for

  • Cool-climate gardens
  • Fresh eating

Compare with other tomato varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Larissa this page—Determinate—
Acclaim65 daysDeterminate—
Ace70–83 daysDeterminate—
Amelia VR F180 daysDeterminate—
Astro—Determinate—
Banana Legs75 daysDeterminate—
Basket Vee70 daysDeterminate—

Larissa FAQ

What kind of tomato is Larissa?

Larissa is a Russian variety that ripens early on determinate plants and produces medium-sized red fruit. It is reported to produce well in cool weather, which fits its origin and makes it worth trying in short-summer or northern gardens.

How does Larissa compare with other tomato varieties?

Larissa: determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days), Amelia VR F1 (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Larissa good for?

Larissa is grown for cool-climate gardens, fresh eating.

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.

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.

Keep a growing history for Larissa

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

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