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- Days to maturity
- 73 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Giant Valentine is a Seminis hybrid from 2001 with heart-shaped, bright red fruit, quoted at 6 to 8 ounces, on indeterminate vines. The breeder describes it as a giant plum shape with uniform green immature fruit and mid-season maturity, with nothing else quite like it. Resistance covers gray leaf spot, alternaria stem canker, verticillium race 1 and fusarium races 1 and 2. Bred for US home gardens.
Giant Valentine traits
- Heart-shaped bright red fruit of 6 to 8 oz
- Indeterminate vines
- Uniform green immature fruit
- Resists alternaria stem canker and gray leaf spot
- Resists verticillium race 1 and fusarium races 1 and 2
- Seminis home-garden hybrid, 2001
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Valentine this page | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Damsel | 73–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earl of Edgecombe | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Mountain Rouge F1 | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Octavio | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Polish Linguisa | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Terrific | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
Giant Valentine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Giant Valentine?
Giant Valentine is a Seminis hybrid from 2001 with heart-shaped, bright red fruit, quoted at 6 to 8 ounces, on indeterminate vines. The breeder describes it as a giant plum shape with uniform green immature fruit and mid-season maturity, with nothing else quite like it.
How many days to maturity is Giant Valentine?
Giant Valentine is listed at 73 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Giant Valentine compare with other tomato varieties?
Giant Valentine: 73 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Damsel (73–75 days), Earl of Edgecombe (73 days), Mountain Rouge F1 (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Valentine good for?
Giant Valentine is grown for fresh slicing, sauce.
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.