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Tomato variety

Beginner Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Beginner is an early determinate tomato with red fruit of 3 to 6 ounces.

Key facts

Days to maturity
50–55 days
Growth habit
Determinate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Beginner is an early determinate tomato with red fruit of 3 to 6 ounces. Its notable trait is resistance to blossom end rot even when water is short, which suits gardeners who cannot irrigate evenly. A forgiving choice, as the name implies.

Beginner traits

  • Early determinate plants
  • Red fruit of 3 to 6 oz
  • Resists blossom end rot under drought

Good for

  • Fresh eating
  • Beginner gardens

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Beginner this page50–55 daysDeterminate—
Fireworks II50–55 daysDeterminate—
Native Sun50 daysDeterminate—
Patio50–70 daysDeterminate—
Prairie Fire50–55 daysDeterminate—
Siberian48 daysDeterminate—
Polfast54 daysDeterminate—

Beginner FAQ

What kind of tomato is Beginner?

Beginner is an early determinate tomato with red fruit of 3 to 6 ounces. Its notable trait is resistance to blossom end rot even when water is short, which suits gardeners who cannot irrigate evenly.

How many days to maturity is Beginner?

Beginner is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Beginner compare with other tomato varieties?

Beginner: 50–55 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Fireworks II (50–55 days), Native Sun (50 days), Patio (50–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Beginner good for?

Beginner is grown for fresh eating, beginner gardens.

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.

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.

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