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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Big Red is a large red heirloom from New Jersey, bred by James R. Westman from Pritchard x Jubilee and released in 1959. The fruit takes its shape and structure from Jubilee but is red and stronger in flavor, weighing 16 to 24 ounces, while the foliage and flowers resemble Pritchard on a larger vine. It has moderate resistance to fusarium wilt and was adapted to the mid-Atlantic states, with Big Boy as a comparable variety. Indeterminate, main season; stake it firmly.
Big Red traits
- New Jersey heirloom, 1959
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit of 16 to 24 ounces
- Strong flavor
- Moderate resistance to fusarium wilt
- Adapted to the mid-Atlantic
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Red this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Big Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Big Red?
Big Red is a large red heirloom from New Jersey, bred by James R. Westman from Pritchard x Jubilee and released in 1959.
How many days to maturity is Big Red?
Big Red is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Big Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Big Red: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Black (85 days), Dixie Golden Giant (85–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Red good for?
Big Red is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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.