Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–85 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Bobs is a main-season standard on compact determinate plants. The orange-red fruit is 2 to 3 1/2 inches, squat and slightly pleated. A modest plant for a small bed or large container.
Red Bobs traits
- Compact determinate plants
- Squat, slightly pleated orange-red fruit
- Fruit of 2 to 3 1/2 in
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Container growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bobs this page | 80–85 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| La Roma OP | 80–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Medford | 80 days | Determinate | — |
Red Bobs FAQ
What kind of tomato is Red Bobs?
Red Bobs is a main-season standard on compact determinate plants. The orange-red fruit is 2 to 3 1/2 inches, squat and slightly pleated.
How many days to maturity is Red Bobs?
Red Bobs is listed at 80–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Red Bobs compare with other tomato varieties?
Red Bobs: 80–85 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Amelia VR F1 (80 days), Caro Rich (80 days), Cream Sausage (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Bobs good for?
Red Bobs is grown for fresh eating, container growing.
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.