Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
West Virginia 63 (also written West VA 63) is an open-pollinated main-season slicer. Indeterminate plants bear red fruit of 6 to 8 oz, maturing in about 70 days. Stake or cage and enjoy a dependable red slicing tomato.
West Virginia 63 traits
- Red slicing fruit 6 to 8 oz
- Indeterminate open-pollinated plant
- About 70 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia 63 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 | — |
West Virginia 63 FAQ
What kind of tomato is West Virginia 63?
West Virginia 63 (also written West VA 63) is an open-pollinated main-season slicer. Indeterminate plants bear red fruit of 6 to 8 oz, maturing in about 70 days.
How many days to maturity is West Virginia 63?
West Virginia 63 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 West Virginia 63 compare with other tomato varieties?
West Virginia 63: 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 West Virginia 63 good for?
West Virginia 63 is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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.