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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Swiss Alpine is a Swiss heirloom with deep-red fruit of 4 to 5 ounces. Its notable trait is setting fruit even in cool weather, which fits its mountain origin and makes it worth trying in short-summer gardens. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season; stake or cage them.
Swiss Alpine traits
- Swiss heirloom
- Deep-red fruit of 4 to 5 ounces
- Sets fruit in cool weather
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Cool-climate gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Alpine this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Swiss Alpine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Swiss Alpine?
Swiss Alpine is a Swiss heirloom with deep-red fruit of 4 to 5 ounces. Its notable trait is setting fruit even in cool weather, which fits its mountain origin and makes it worth trying in short-summer gardens.
How many days to maturity is Swiss Alpine?
Swiss Alpine is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Swiss Alpine compare with other tomato varieties?
Swiss Alpine: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Swiss Alpine good for?
Swiss Alpine is grown for cool-climate gardens, fresh 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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