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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Northern Delight was bred at the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station from Pixie x Sub-Arctic Early and released in 1989. It is a very early, cold-tolerant tomato on short determinate plants about 24 inches tall, bearing small fruit around 1 1/2 by 3 inches. It resists fusarium wilt race 1 and verticillium wilt. Designed for home and market gardens in cool areas, it fits containers and short seasons well and needs only a small cage.
Northern Delight traits
- Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station, 1989
- Short determinate plant about 24 inches
- Small fruit about 1 1/2 by 3 inches
- Cold tolerant and very early
- Resistant to fusarium race 1 and verticillium
Good for
- Cool-climate gardens
- Container growing
- Early harvests
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Delight this page | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Nova | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
Northern Delight FAQ
What kind of tomato is Northern Delight?
Northern Delight was bred at the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station from Pixie x Sub-Arctic Early and released in 1989. It is a very early, cold-tolerant tomato on short determinate plants about 24 inches tall, bearing small fruit around 1 1/2 by 3 inches.
How many days to maturity is Northern Delight?
Northern Delight is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Northern Delight compare with other tomato varieties?
Northern Delight: 65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Champion (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Northern Delight good for?
Northern Delight is grown for cool-climate gardens, container growing, early harvests.
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.