Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 77 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tappy's Finest is a big pink-red heirloom that can double as a paste tomato thanks to its meaty flesh. Fruit is usually 14 to 16 ounces and sometimes reaches 2 pounds, somewhat flattened and a little irregular, with deep creases at the shoulders. Indeterminate plants ripen it in the main season and need a sturdy stake.
Tappy's Finest traits
- Pink-red fruit of 14 to 16 oz, occasionally 2 lb
- Flattened, slightly irregular shape with creased shoulders
- Meaty enough for sauce
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappy's Finest this page | 77 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Daniela | 77 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Peach Blow Sutton | 77 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Tappy's Finest FAQ
What kind of tomato is Tappy's Finest?
Tappy's Finest is a big pink-red heirloom that can double as a paste tomato thanks to its meaty flesh. Fruit is usually 14 to 16 ounces and sometimes reaches 2 pounds, somewhat flattened and a little irregular, with deep creases at the shoulders.
How many days to maturity is Tappy's Finest?
Tappy's Finest is listed at 77 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Tappy's Finest compare with other tomato varieties?
Tappy's Finest: 77 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Daniela (77 days), Peach Blow Sutton (77 days), Arbason (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tappy's Finest good for?
Tappy's Finest 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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