Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Redfield Beauty was selected from Livingston's Beauty in the late 1800s and remains a vigorous main-season heirloom. The indeterminate plants carry heavy, dark green foliage that shades the fruit well. Tomatoes are flattened, pink-red, 3 to 4 inches across and about 12 oz, held in clusters of three to five. Maturity is 80 to 90 days from transplant. Give the vine strong support and steady water for smooth, even fruit.
Redfield Beauty traits
- Flattened pink-red fruit, 3 to 4 inches, about 12 oz
- Clusters of three to five
- Vigorous indeterminate heirloom with dense dark foliage
- 80 to 90 days from transplant
- Selected from Livingston Beauty in the late 1800s
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield Beauty this page | 80–90 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 | — |
Redfield Beauty FAQ
What kind of tomato is Redfield Beauty?
Redfield Beauty was selected from Livingston's Beauty in the late 1800s and remains a vigorous main-season heirloom. The indeterminate plants carry heavy, dark green foliage that shades the fruit well.
How many days to maturity is Redfield Beauty?
Redfield Beauty is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Redfield Beauty compare with other tomato varieties?
Redfield Beauty: 80–90 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 Redfield Beauty good for?
Redfield Beauty 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.