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Overview
Large Red is a main-season heirloom with deeply fluted red fruit of about 12 ounces. The ribbed form is typical of very old tomato types and gives scalloped slices. Provide support for the plants.
Large Red traits
- Heirloom variety
- Deeply fluted red fruit about 12 ounces
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Red this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Large Red FAQ
What kind of tomato is Large Red?
Large Red is a main-season heirloom with deeply fluted red fruit of about 12 ounces. The ribbed form is typical of very old tomato types and gives scalloped slices.
How does Large Red compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Large Red good for?
Large Red is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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