Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Basinga is a yellow heart-shaped tomato of medium to large size, with a pink blush at the blossom end. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season, so stake or cage them. Heart-shaped tomatoes tend to be meaty, and the two-tone coloring makes attractive slices on a plate.
Basinga traits
- Yellow heart-shaped fruit with a pinkish blossom end
- Medium to large fruit
- Indeterminate plants
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basinga this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Zac | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Basinga FAQ
What kind of tomato is Basinga?
Basinga is a yellow heart-shaped tomato of medium to large size, with a pink blush at the blossom end. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season, so stake or cage them.
How many days to maturity is Basinga?
Basinga is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Basinga compare with other tomato varieties?
Basinga: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Beefmaster (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Basinga good for?
Basinga is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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)
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