Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rouge d'Irak is a Central Asian heirloom with medium to large, heart-shaped red fruit. Indeterminate plants ripen in the main season on a stake or cage. Heart-shaped types tend to be meaty with few seeds, good for slicing and cooking alike. The name is often written without the apostrophe.
Rouge d'Irak traits
- Central Asian heirloom
- Medium to large heart-shaped red fruit
- Indeterminate plants
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge d'Irak this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Rouge d'Irak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Rouge d'Irak?
Rouge d'Irak is a Central Asian heirloom with medium to large, heart-shaped red fruit. Indeterminate plants ripen in the main season on a stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Rouge d'Irak?
Rouge d'Irak is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Rouge d'Irak compare with other tomato varieties?
Rouge d'Irak: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rouge d'Irak good for?
Rouge d'Irak is grown for fresh slicing, sauce.
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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