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
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larissa this page | — | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Astro | — | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
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.
- 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.