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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Illini Star is a main-season heirloom with round red fruit of about 6 ounces. The indeterminate vines need a stake or cage. A moderate-sized all-purpose red tomato.
Illini Star traits
- Heirloom variety
- Round red fruit about 6 ounces
- Indeterminate vines
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- General kitchen use
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Star 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 | — |
Illini Star FAQ
What kind of tomato is Illini Star?
Illini Star is a main-season heirloom with round red fruit of about 6 ounces. The indeterminate vines need a stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Illini Star?
Illini Star 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 Illini Star compare with other tomato varieties?
Illini Star: 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 Illini Star good for?
Illini Star is grown for fresh slicing, general kitchen use.
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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