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John Baer Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

John Baer is an heirloom ripening from early into the main season.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
John Baer this page70 daysIndeterminate—
Abraham Lincoln70 daysIndeterminate—
Ailsa Craig70–75 daysIndeterminate—
Alicante70 daysIndeterminate—
Black Plum70–80 daysIndeterminate—
Buffalosun F170 daysIndeterminate—
Cabernet70 daysIndeterminate—

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.

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.

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