Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bisignano #2 is an Italian heirloom that straddles the line between paste and slicing tomato. The orange-red fruit is thick-fleshed and can reach a pound or more, and its shape varies on the same plant among round, heart and plum forms. Vines are indeterminate and ripen from early to main season on a stake. The meaty flesh cooks down well while the larger fruit also slices.
Bisignano #2 traits
- Italian heirloom
- Variable round, heart or plum shapes
- Thick-fleshed orange-red fruit up to 1 pound or more
- Indeterminate vines
- Early to main-season maturity
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisignano #2 this page | 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 | — |
| Grandeur | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Bisignano #2 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bisignano #2?
Bisignano #2 is an Italian heirloom that straddles the line between paste and slicing tomato. The orange-red fruit is thick-fleshed and can reach a pound or more, and its shape varies on the same plant among round, heart and plum forms.
How many days to maturity is Bisignano #2?
Bisignano #2 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 Bisignano #2 compare with other tomato varieties?
Bisignano #2: 69–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Break O' Day (69–80 days), Carbon (69–80 days), Duggin White (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bisignano #2 good for?
Bisignano #2 is grown for sauce and paste, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.