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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jeff Davis is an heirloom with potato-leaf foliage and oval pink-purple fruit of 10 to 16 ounces. The flesh is low in acid. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season, needing a firm stake. A large, mild heirloom for fresh eating.
Jeff Davis traits
- Heirloom with potato-leaf foliage
- Oval pink-purple fruit of 10 to 16 ounces
- Low-acid flesh
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Low-acid eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jeff Davis FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jeff Davis?
Jeff Davis is an heirloom with potato-leaf foliage and oval pink-purple fruit of 10 to 16 ounces. The flesh is low in acid.
How many days to maturity is Jeff Davis?
Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis compare with other tomato varieties?
Jeff Davis: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jeff Davis good for?
Jeff Davis is grown for fresh slicing, low-acid eating.
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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