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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jefferson Giant is an heirloom bearing pink, heart-shaped fruit of 1 to 2 pounds with few seeds. The indeterminate vines mature in the main season and need a strong cage. Heart-shaped types of this size are dense and meaty, so a single fruit goes a long way at the table.
Jefferson Giant traits
- Heirloom variety
- Pink heart-shaped fruit of 1 to 2 pounds
- Few seeds inside
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Giant this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jefferson Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jefferson Giant?
Jefferson Giant is an heirloom bearing pink, heart-shaped fruit of 1 to 2 pounds with few seeds. The indeterminate vines mature in the main season and need a strong cage.
How many days to maturity is Jefferson Giant?
Jefferson Giant is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Jefferson Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Jefferson Giant: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jefferson Giant good for?
Jefferson Giant 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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