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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Picardy is a French heirloom for slicing and canning, with deep red, slightly flattened globe fruit of about 5 ounces that is smooth and meaty. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season on a stake or cage. A moderate fruit size that is easy to process.
Picardy traits
- French heirloom
- Deep red, slightly flattened globe fruit about 5 ounces
- Smooth and meaty
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Canning
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picardy this page | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Light | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| High Carotene | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Pompeii | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Martin | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Girl | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
Picardy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Picardy?
Picardy is a French heirloom for slicing and canning, with deep red, slightly flattened globe fruit of about 5 ounces that is smooth and meaty. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season on a stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Picardy?
Picardy is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Picardy compare with other tomato varieties?
Picardy: 76 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Arbason (76 days), First Light (76 days), High Carotene (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Picardy good for?
Picardy is grown for canning, fresh slicing.
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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