Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jumbo Jim Orange is a beefsteak heirloom with orange globes of 10 to 20 ounces on indeterminate plants. It is noted for heat tolerance and good disease resistance, which is not common among large heirlooms. Main-season maturity; stake well.
Jumbo Jim Orange traits
- Orange globe fruit of 10 to 20 oz
- Heat tolerant
- Good disease resistance
- Indeterminate beefsteak heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hot-climate gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Jim Orange this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jumbo Jim Orange FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jumbo Jim Orange?
Jumbo Jim Orange is a beefsteak heirloom with orange globes of 10 to 20 ounces on indeterminate plants. It is noted for heat tolerance and good disease resistance, which is not common among large heirlooms.
How many days to maturity is Jumbo Jim Orange?
Jumbo Jim Orange is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Jumbo Jim Orange compare with other tomato varieties?
Jumbo Jim Orange: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jumbo Jim Orange good for?
Jumbo Jim Orange is grown for fresh slicing, hot-climate gardens.
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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