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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sheboygan is a pink paste tomato with a story: Lithuanian immigrants in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, grew it from the early 1900s, mostly for canning. Indeterminate plants produce pink fruit of 4 to 6 oz, roughly 4 inches across. Expect about 80 days from transplant. Stake or cage the vines. Well suited to sauce and canning, and a nice pick for gardeners who value regional heirlooms.
Sheboygan traits
- Pink paste-type fruit, 4 to 6 oz, about 4 inches
- Indeterminate vines
- Heirloom from Sheboygan, Wisconsin (early 1900s)
- About 80 days from transplant
Good for
- Canning
- Sauce
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Sheboygan FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sheboygan?
Sheboygan is a pink paste tomato with a story: Lithuanian immigrants in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, grew it from the early 1900s, mostly for canning. Indeterminate plants produce pink fruit of 4 to 6 oz, roughly 4 inches across.
How many days to maturity is Sheboygan?
Sheboygan is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sheboygan compare with other tomato varieties?
Sheboygan: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sheboygan good for?
Sheboygan is grown for canning, sauce, fresh eating.
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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