Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
David Davidson is a main-season tomato with medium-sized orange globes; clusters may hold as many as seven. Most fruit shows moderate radial cracking, so pick promptly after rain. Indeterminate plants mature in about 90 days from transplant and need a cage or stake.
David Davidson traits
- Medium orange globes, as many as seven per cluster
- Prone to moderate radial cracking
- Indeterminate main-season vines
- About 90 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Davidson this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
David Davidson FAQ
What kind of tomato is David Davidson?
David Davidson is a main-season tomato with medium-sized orange globes; clusters may hold as many as seven. Most fruit shows moderate radial cracking, so pick promptly after rain.
How many days to maturity is David Davidson?
David Davidson is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does David Davidson compare with other tomato varieties?
David Davidson: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is David Davidson good for?
David Davidson is grown for fresh eating, 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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