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- Days to maturity
- 40–50 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Polar Gem is among the fastest standard tomatoes, quoted at about 40 days. Determinate plants carry crack-resistant fruit of around 4 ounces. Grow it where summers are short or for the earliest harvest before main-season types come in.
Polar Gem traits
- Very early, about 40 days
- Determinate plants
- Crack-resistant fruit around 4 oz
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Gem this page | 40–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Forest Fire | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Princess | 45–50 days | Determinate | — |
| Siberian | 48 days | Determinate | — |
| Beginner | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Fireworks II | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Native Sun | 50 days | Determinate | — |
Polar Gem FAQ
What kind of tomato is Polar Gem?
Polar Gem is among the fastest standard tomatoes, quoted at about 40 days. Determinate plants carry crack-resistant fruit of around 4 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Polar Gem?
Polar Gem is listed at 40–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Polar Gem compare with other tomato varieties?
Polar Gem: 40–50 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Forest Fire (45–50 days), Mountain Princess (45–50 days), Siberian (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Polar Gem good for?
Polar Gem is grown for short-season gardens, fresh eating.
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.