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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Summer Cider, also sold as Summer Cider Apricot, is a Brandywine-type heirloom with large apricot-yellow fruit of a pound or more. The indeterminate plants ripen from early to main season and need a strong cage. A big, soft-colored slicer for those who enjoy Brandywine-style tomatoes in a different hue.
Summer Cider traits
- Brandywine-type heirloom
- Apricot-yellow fruit of 1 pound or more
- Indeterminate plants
- Early to main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Cider 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 | — |
Summer Cider FAQ
What kind of tomato is Summer Cider?
Summer Cider, also sold as Summer Cider Apricot, is a Brandywine-type heirloom with large apricot-yellow fruit of a pound or more. The indeterminate plants ripen from early to main season and need a strong cage.
How many days to maturity is Summer Cider?
Summer Cider 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 Summer Cider compare with other tomato varieties?
Summer Cider: 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 Summer Cider good for?
Summer Cider 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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