Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Williams Striped is a Kentucky heirloom beefsteak that ripens in the main part of the season. The vines are indeterminate and carry big fruit, often a pound apiece or heavier, with red and yellow striping across the skin. Give it a tall stake or heavy cage and plenty of room.
Williams Striped traits
- Indeterminate vines that need strong support
- Beefsteak fruit around 1 lb or more
- Red skin marked with yellow stripes
- Heirloom from Kentucky
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches and salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Striped this page | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Williams Striped FAQ
What kind of tomato is Williams Striped?
Williams Striped is a Kentucky heirloom beefsteak that ripens in the main part of the season. The vines are indeterminate and carry big fruit, often a pound apiece or heavier, with red and yellow striping across the skin.
How many days to maturity is Williams Striped?
Williams Striped is listed at 75–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Williams Striped compare with other tomato varieties?
Williams Striped: 75–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Williams Striped good for?
Williams Striped is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches and 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.