Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bush Champion is a compact hybrid version of Champion. Determinate plants stay around 24 inches tall yet still produce round red fruit of 8 to 12 ounces, early in the season. Disease resistance is good, and the small size makes it a natural for a large pot or a tight bed.
Bush Champion traits
- Determinate plants about 24 in tall
- Round red fruit of 8 to 12 oz
- Early-season hybrid
- Good disease resistance
- Fruit similar to Champion
Good for
- Container growing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Champion this page | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Delight | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Nova | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
Bush Champion FAQ
What kind of tomato is Bush Champion?
Bush Champion is a compact hybrid version of Champion. Determinate plants stay around 24 inches tall yet still produce round red fruit of 8 to 12 ounces, early in the season.
How many days to maturity is Bush Champion?
Bush Champion is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Bush Champion compare with other tomato varieties?
Bush Champion: 65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days), Bush Steak (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bush Champion good for?
Bush Champion is grown for container growing, fresh slicing.
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.