Key facts
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- United States
Overview
Jersey Giant is an heirloom with long, pepper-shaped fruit about 6 inches, firm and sweet. It is recommended for canning. Nothing further is documented.
Jersey Giant traits
- Pepper-shaped fruit about 6 in long
- Firm, sweet flesh
- Heirloom variety
Good for
- Canning
- Sauce
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Giant this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jersey Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jersey Giant?
Jersey Giant is an heirloom with long, pepper-shaped fruit about 6 inches, firm and sweet. It is recommended for canning.
How does Jersey Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jersey Giant good for?
Jersey Giant is grown for canning, sauce.
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.