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Overview
Weeping Charley is an heirloom paste tomato with large red Roma-shaped fruit. Unlike most paste types it is described as sweeter and juicier, so it doubles as a fresh-eating tomato as well as a sauce tomato.
Weeping Charley traits
- Large red Roma-shaped fruit
- Sweeter and juicier than typical paste types
- Heirloom dual-purpose type
Good for
- Sauce
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Charley this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Weeping Charley FAQ
What kind of tomato is Weeping Charley?
Weeping Charley is an heirloom paste tomato with large red Roma-shaped fruit. Unlike most paste types it is described as sweeter and juicier, so it doubles as a fresh-eating tomato as well as a sauce tomato.
How does Weeping Charley compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Weeping Charley good for?
Weeping Charley is grown for sauce, 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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