Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
John Baer is an heirloom ripening from early into the main season. Indeterminate vines produce smooth, meaty, bright red fruit that works equally well sliced or canned. An old dependable red for staking.
John Baer traits
- Smooth, meaty, bright red fruit
- Early to main-season heirloom
- Indeterminate vines
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Baer this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
John Baer FAQ
What kind of tomato is John Baer?
John Baer is an heirloom ripening from early into the main season. Indeterminate vines produce smooth, meaty, bright red fruit that works equally well sliced or canned.
How many days to maturity is John Baer?
John Baer is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does John Baer compare with other tomato varieties?
John Baer: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is John Baer good for?
John Baer is grown for fresh slicing, canning.
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.