Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Orange Russian 117 is an open-pollinated bicolor oxheart. Indeterminate plants set smooth, heart-shaped golden fruit of about 8 ounces streaked and marbled with red. It matures in the main season and needs staking.
Orange Russian 117 traits
- Heart-shaped golden fruit marbled with red
- Fruit about 8 oz
- Open-pollinated bicolor oxheart
- Indeterminate plants
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Russian 117 this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Orange Russian 117 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Orange Russian 117?
Orange Russian 117 is an open-pollinated bicolor oxheart. Indeterminate plants set smooth, heart-shaped golden fruit of about 8 ounces streaked and marbled with red.
How many days to maturity is Orange Russian 117?
Orange Russian 117 is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Orange Russian 117 compare with other tomato varieties?
Orange Russian 117: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Orange Russian 117 good for?
Orange Russian 117 is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters.
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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