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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
La Mer is an open-pollinated black tomato close to Mer de Noms but a little bigger and later. Small indeterminate plants set a concentrated crop of round, dark purple-black fruit of 4 to 6 ounces in the main season. Handy where you want a dark tomato on a plant that does not sprawl.
La Mer traits
- Round dark purple-black fruit of 4 to 6 oz
- Small indeterminate plants
- Concentrated fruit set
- Open-pollinated, similar to Mer de Noms
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mer this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
La Mer FAQ
What kind of tomato is La Mer?
La Mer is an open-pollinated black tomato close to Mer de Noms but a little bigger and later. Small indeterminate plants set a concentrated crop of round, dark purple-black fruit of 4 to 6 ounces in the main season.
How many days to maturity is La Mer?
La Mer is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does La Mer compare with other tomato varieties?
La Mer: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is La Mer good for?
La Mer 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)
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