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Cabernet Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Cabernet (012718) is an indeterminate tomato from Petoseed, released in 1995.

Key facts

Days to maturity
70 days
Growth habit
Indeterminate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Cabernet (012718) is an indeterminate tomato from Petoseed, released in 1995. One source lists it as an early grape tomato with crack-resistant fruit that performs well when nights are cool; the ASHS register describes it as a Carmelo-type main-season tomato with large, firm, globe-shaped fruit and a green shoulder. Resistance covers tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, verticillium wilt race 1 and fusarium wilt races 1 and 2. Either way, stake the vines and expect a long harvest.

Cabernet traits

  • Petoseed introduction, 1995
  • Indeterminate plants
  • Crack-resistant fruit
  • Performs well with cool nights
  • Resistant to TMV, nematodes, verticillium 1 and fusarium 1 and 2

Good for

  • Fresh eating
  • Cool-night regions

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Cabernet this page70 daysIndeterminate—
Abraham Lincoln70 daysIndeterminate—
Ailsa Craig70–75 daysIndeterminate—
Alicante70 daysIndeterminate—
Black Plum70–80 daysIndeterminate—
Buffalosun F170 daysIndeterminate—
Carmello70–75 daysIndeterminate—

Cabernet FAQ

What kind of tomato is Cabernet?

Cabernet (012718) is an indeterminate tomato from Petoseed, released in 1995. One source lists it as an early grape tomato with crack-resistant fruit that performs well when nights are cool; the ASHS register describes it as a Carmelo-type main-season tomato with large, firm, globe-shaped fruit and a green shoulder.

How many days to maturity is Cabernet?

Cabernet is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Cabernet compare with other tomato varieties?

Cabernet: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Cabernet good for?

Cabernet is grown for fresh eating, cool-night regions.

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.

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