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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ivory Egg is an heirloom plum tomato whose fruit really does look like a hen's egg in both size and shape, with a creamy white skin. The plants are indeterminate and crop through the main season, so provide staking. A novelty for anyone who likes pale tomatoes.
Ivory Egg traits
- Egg-shaped, egg-sized plum fruit
- Creamy white skin
- Indeterminate heirloom vines
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Egg 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 | — |
Ivory Egg FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ivory Egg?
Ivory Egg is an heirloom plum tomato whose fruit really does look like a hen's egg in both size and shape, with a creamy white skin. The plants are indeterminate and crop through the main season, so provide staking.
How many days to maturity is Ivory Egg?
Ivory Egg 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 Ivory Egg compare with other tomato varieties?
Ivory Egg: 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 Ivory Egg good for?
Ivory Egg is grown for sauce and paste, fresh eating.
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.