Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pittman Valley Plum is a German heirloom paste tomato with long fruit, about 4 to 5 inches long, roughly 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 to 4 ounces. The pink-red flesh is nearly seedless, ideal for sauce. Indeterminate vines crop in the main season and need support.
Pittman Valley Plum traits
- Elongated fruit 4 to 5 in long
- Pink-red, nearly seedless flesh
- Fruit of 3 to 4 oz
- German heirloom paste type
- Indeterminate vines
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittman Valley Plum this page | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Boy | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lillian's Yellow | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Elbe | 89 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Pink Belgium | 87–88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
Pittman Valley Plum FAQ
What kind of tomato is Pittman Valley Plum?
Pittman Valley Plum is a German heirloom paste tomato with long fruit, about 4 to 5 inches long, roughly 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 to 4 ounces. The pink-red flesh is nearly seedless, ideal for sauce.
How many days to maturity is Pittman Valley Plum?
Pittman Valley Plum is listed at 88 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Pittman Valley Plum compare with other tomato varieties?
Pittman Valley Plum: 88 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Golden Boy (88 days), Lillian's Yellow (88 days), Elbe (89 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pittman Valley Plum good for?
Pittman Valley Plum 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)
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