Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hungarian Italian is a determinate paste tomato that ripens in the main season. The pear-shaped fruit weighs 2 to 3 ounces and hangs in clusters of about four. It is described as disease resistant, and its compact habit suits smaller beds where a sprawling paste type would be a nuisance.
Hungarian Italian traits
- Determinate paste type
- Pear-shaped fruit of 2 to 3 oz
- Clusters of about four fruit
- Disease resistant
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Italian this page | 79 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Charger | About 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Floralina | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
Hungarian Italian FAQ
What kind of tomato is Hungarian Italian?
Hungarian Italian is a determinate paste tomato that ripens in the main season. The pear-shaped fruit weighs 2 to 3 ounces and hangs in clusters of about four.
How many days to maturity is Hungarian Italian?
Hungarian Italian is listed at 79 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Hungarian Italian compare with other tomato varieties?
Hungarian Italian: 79 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Amelia VR F1 (80 days), Caro Rich (80 days), Charger (About 78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hungarian Italian good for?
Hungarian Italian is grown for sauce and paste, canning.
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.