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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Valiant is a 1937 introduction from the Francis C. Stokes Company of New Jersey, selected out of Stokesdale. It ripens about five days ahead of its parent on a smaller vine and carries larger fruit: big, smooth, round and red. Vines are semi-determinate. It was bred for the northern states and Canada, so it suits cooler regions.
Valiant traits
- Semi-determinate vines
- Large, smooth, round red fruit
- Selected from Stokesdale, 5 days earlier
- Introduced by Stokes in 1937
- Adapted to northern states and Canada
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Cool-climate gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant this page | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Homestead | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marglobe Supreme | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Tasty | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ukrainian Heart | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marmande | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Valiant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Valiant?
Valiant is a 1937 introduction from the Francis C. Stokes Company of New Jersey, selected out of Stokesdale.
How many days to maturity is Valiant?
Valiant is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Valiant compare with other tomato varieties?
Valiant: 69–80 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Homestead (69–80 days), Marglobe Supreme (69–80 days), Super Tasty (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Valiant good for?
Valiant is grown for fresh slicing, cool-climate 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.
- 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.