Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 71 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Spring Shine is a standard tomato ripening from early into the main season. Indeterminate plants carry clusters of 4 to 6 deep red globe fruit of about 5 ounces. Stake it for an early, steady supply of salad-sized tomatoes.
Spring Shine traits
- Deep red globe fruit about 5 oz
- Clusters of 4 to 6
- Early to main season
- Indeterminate plants
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Shine this page | 71 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chocolate Stripes | 71–79 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Azafran | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Boy F1 | 72–82 days | Indeterminate | — |
Spring Shine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Spring Shine?
Spring Shine is a standard tomato ripening from early into the main season. Indeterminate plants carry clusters of 4 to 6 deep red globe fruit of about 5 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Spring Shine?
Spring Shine is listed at 71 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Spring Shine compare with other tomato varieties?
Spring Shine: 71 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Chocolate Stripes (71–79 days), Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Spring Shine good for?
Spring Shine is grown for salads, 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.