Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Martin is a Marmande-type hybrid for the main season. Fruit weighs 8 to 9 ounces with pronounced ribbing and very dark green shoulders, the classic French look. Indeterminate vines need staking.
Martin traits
- Marmande-type ribbed fruit of 8 to 9 oz
- Very dark green shoulders
- Indeterminate hybrid
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin this page | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Light | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| High Carotene | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Pompeii | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Picardy | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Girl | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
Martin FAQ
What kind of tomato is Martin?
Martin is a Marmande-type hybrid for the main season. Fruit weighs 8 to 9 ounces with pronounced ribbing and very dark green shoulders, the classic French look.
How many days to maturity is Martin?
Martin is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Martin compare with other tomato varieties?
Martin: 76 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Arbason (76 days), First Light (76 days), High Carotene (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Martin good for?
Martin is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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.