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- Days to maturity
- About 78 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Charger is a Sakata F1 (2009) main-season slicer on a medium-large determinate plant, 2 to 3 ft tall. Fruit is round, firm, red, and large to extra-large, typically 10 to 14 oz, with crack resistance. The disease list is long: tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3, Verticillium wilt race 1, Alternaria stem canker, and gray leaf spot. Maturity is about 78 days. Adapted to the eastern US and Central America. Handy for gardeners in TYLCV areas who want big red slicers on a manageable plant.
Charger traits
- Determinate plant 2 to 3 ft tall, medium-large frame
- Firm round red fruit, 10 to 14 oz, crack resistant
- About 78 days to maturity
- Resistance to gray leaf spot, TYLCV, Alternaria stem canker, Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 to 3
- Bred by Sakata Seed America, released 2009
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger this page | About 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Floralina | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| JTO-99197 | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| New Hampshire Surecrop | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Palisade | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Paragon | 78 days | Determinate | — |
| Red Agate | 78 days | Determinate | — |
Charger FAQ
What kind of tomato is Charger?
Charger is a Sakata F1 (2009) main-season slicer on a medium-large determinate plant, 2 to 3 ft tall. Fruit is round, firm, red, and large to extra-large, typically 10 to 14 oz, with crack resistance.
How many days to maturity is Charger?
Charger is listed at About 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Charger compare with other tomato varieties?
Charger: About 78 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Floralina (78 days), JTO-99197 (78 days), New Hampshire Surecrop (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Charger good for?
Charger 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.