Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Crimson Sprinter is an heirloom slicer that ripens early to main season on indeterminate vines. The red fruit is 2 to 3 inches across, weighs 7 to 10 ounces and has a thick skin that lets it store and ship well. Stake or cage the vines. A practical choice when you want tomatoes that hold up after picking.
Crimson Sprinter traits
- Heirloom variety
- Indeterminate vines
- Red fruit of 7 to 10 ounces, 2 to 3 inches
- Thick skin that stores and ships well
- Early to main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Storage
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sprinter this page | 65–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cobra | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cosmonaut Volkov | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Queen | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
Crimson Sprinter FAQ
What kind of tomato is Crimson Sprinter?
Crimson Sprinter is an heirloom slicer that ripens early to main season on indeterminate vines. The red fruit is 2 to 3 inches across, weighs 7 to 10 ounces and has a thick skin that lets it store and ship well.
How many days to maturity is Crimson Sprinter?
Crimson Sprinter is listed at 65–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Crimson Sprinter compare with other tomato varieties?
Crimson Sprinter: 65–75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Berkeley Pink Tie Dye (About 65 days), Bulls Heart (65–80 days), Cobra (65–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Crimson Sprinter good for?
Crimson Sprinter is grown for fresh slicing, storage.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.