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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red King is an early hybrid slicer on indeterminate plants. The red fruit reaches up to 9 ounces. Not much else is documented, so grow it as a standard staked tomato and expect a first picking on the early side.
Red King traits
- Early-season hybrid
- Red fruit up to 9 oz
- Indeterminate plants
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red King this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Red King FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red King?
Red King is an early hybrid slicer on indeterminate plants. The red fruit reaches up to 9 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Red King?
Red King is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Red King compare with other tomato varieties?
Red King: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red King good for?
Red King is grown for 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.