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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Millionaire is an Ozark homesteader heirloom from the 1950s, preserved for 45 years by Ed Henson of Missouri and reintroduced by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The indeterminate, regular-leaf plants bear pinkish-red beefsteak fruit, described as medium-sized in one source and large in another. It ripens from early to main season, with 80 to 85 days also cited. Stake or cage the vines.
Millionaire traits
- Ozark heirloom from the 1950s
- Indeterminate with regular leaves
- Pinkish-red beefsteak fruit
- Preserved by Ed Henson, reintroduced by Baker Creek
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millionaire this page | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bisignano #2 | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Break O' Day | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carbon | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Duggin White | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Lunchbox | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Treasure UR | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Millionaire FAQ
What kind of tomato is Millionaire?
Millionaire is an Ozark homesteader heirloom from the 1950s, preserved for 45 years by Ed Henson of Missouri and reintroduced by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The indeterminate, regular-leaf plants bear pinkish-red beefsteak fruit, described as medium-sized in one source and large in another.
How many days to maturity is Millionaire?
Millionaire is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Millionaire compare with other tomato varieties?
Millionaire: 69–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Bisignano #2 (69–80 days), Break O' Day (69–80 days), Carbon (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Millionaire good for?
Millionaire 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.