Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kolb is a main-season pink beefsteak whose indeterminate plants produce fruit around one pound. Maturity is about 85 days from transplant. Provide a tall, sturdy cage and consistent moisture for these big tomatoes.
Kolb traits
- Pink beefsteak fruit around 1 lb
- Indeterminate main-season plant
- About 85 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolb this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Kolb FAQ
What kind of tomato is Kolb?
Kolb is a main-season pink beefsteak whose indeterminate plants produce fruit around one pound. Maturity is about 85 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Kolb?
Kolb is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Kolb compare with other tomato varieties?
Kolb: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kolb good for?
Kolb 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.