Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Estiva is an early hybrid slicer on indeterminate vines. The globe-shaped red fruit weighs 6 to 7 ounces and is smooth, firm, crack-resistant and marked by a small stem scar, which makes it tidy in the kitchen. It can be grown outdoors or in a well-ventilated hoop house, a good option for gardeners in cool or wet regions who want an early, clean-looking tomato. Stake or cage the vines.
Estiva traits
- Early hybrid
- Indeterminate vines
- Smooth, firm red globe fruit of 6 to 7 ounces
- Crack-resistant with a small stem scar
- Suited to outdoors or a ventilated hoop house
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hoop house growing
- Early harvests
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estiva this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Estiva FAQ
What kind of tomato is Estiva?
Estiva is an early hybrid slicer on indeterminate vines. The globe-shaped red fruit weighs 6 to 7 ounces and is smooth, firm, crack-resistant and marked by a small stem scar, which makes it tidy in the kitchen.
How many days to maturity is Estiva?
Estiva 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 Estiva compare with other tomato varieties?
Estiva: 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 Estiva good for?
Estiva is grown for fresh slicing, hoop house 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)
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