Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Crimson Cushion is a big heirloom beefsteak with ribbed red fruit that can weigh 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season and need a strong cage or stake to hold the heavy fruit. Best in gardens with a long, warm summer.
Crimson Cushion traits
- Heirloom beefsteak
- Ribbed red fruit of 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- Indeterminate vines
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Cushion this page | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Depp's Pink Firefly | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Red | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Improved Colossal Yellow | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Kentucky Beefsteak | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Georgia Streak | 91 days | Indeterminate | — |
Crimson Cushion FAQ
What kind of tomato is Crimson Cushion?
Crimson Cushion is a big heirloom beefsteak with ribbed red fruit that can weigh 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season and need a strong cage or stake to hold the heavy fruit.
How many days to maturity is Crimson Cushion?
Crimson Cushion is listed at 95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Crimson Cushion compare with other tomato varieties?
Crimson Cushion: 95 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Agro (95 days), Depp's Pink Firefly (95 days), Improved Colossal Red (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Crimson Cushion good for?
Crimson Cushion 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)
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