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- Days to maturity
- 60–65 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rocket is an early determinate tomato bred at the Canada Experimental Farm in Lacombe, Alberta, and released in 1967 for short-season areas. Its parentage includes Early Chatham, Farthest North, Redskin and Bison. Fruit is smooth skinned and crack resistant, listed at 8 to 10 ounces by one source though the breeder record describes it as small and very early. Plant it where summers are brief.
Rocket traits
- Determinate plants
- Smooth, crack-resistant fruit
- Very early ripening
- Bred in Lacombe, Alberta, released 1967
- Adapted to short growing seasons
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket this page | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Duchess | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pick | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Milano Plum | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| New Sun | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Orange Blossom | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Polar Star | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
Rocket FAQ
What kind of tomato is Rocket?
Rocket is an early determinate tomato bred at the Canada Experimental Farm in Lacombe, Alberta, and released in 1967 for short-season areas. Its parentage includes Early Chatham, Farthest North, Redskin and Bison.
How many days to maturity is Rocket?
Rocket is listed at 60–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Rocket compare with other tomato varieties?
Rocket: 60–65 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Duchess (60–65 days), First Pick (60 days), Milano Plum (60–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rocket good for?
Rocket 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.