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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
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- United States
Overview
Chalk's Early Jewel is an early heirloom bred by James Chalk of Norristown, Pennsylvania. Plants produce red tomatoes of about 6 oz. Its early habit makes it useful where the season is short. Harvest is listed at about 70 days.
Chalk's Early Jewel traits
- Red fruit about 6 oz
- Early-season heirloom
- Bred by James Chalk, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk's Early Jewel this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Bellstar | 70 days | — | — |
Chalk's Early Jewel FAQ
What kind of tomato is Chalk's Early Jewel?
Chalk's Early Jewel is an early heirloom bred by James Chalk of Norristown, Pennsylvania. Plants produce red tomatoes of about 6 oz.
How many days to maturity is Chalk's Early Jewel?
Chalk's Early Jewel is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Chalk's Early Jewel compare with other tomato varieties?
Chalk's Early Jewel: 70 days. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ace (70–83 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chalk's Early Jewel good for?
Chalk's Early Jewel is grown for fresh slicing, early harvest.
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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