Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Trucker's Favorite is an heirloom tomato dating to the early 1900s. Indeterminate plants set uniform pink globes about 3 inches across in clusters of three or four. Maturity is about 75 days from transplant. Give it a tall stake or cage.
Trucker's Favorite traits
- Pink globe-shaped fruit about 3 inches
- Clusters of 3 to 4 fruit
- Indeterminate heirloom from the early 1900s
- About 75 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucker's Favorite this page | 75 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 | — |
Trucker's Favorite FAQ
What kind of tomato is Trucker's Favorite?
Trucker's Favorite is an heirloom tomato dating to the early 1900s. Indeterminate plants set uniform pink globes about 3 inches across in clusters of three or four.
How many days to maturity is Trucker's Favorite?
Trucker's Favorite is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Trucker's Favorite compare with other tomato varieties?
Trucker's Favorite: 75 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 Trucker's Favorite good for?
Trucker's Favorite is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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