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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Drott's Yellow is not a tomato at all but an heirloom ground cherry (Physalis pruinosa), grown much like one. The prostrate plants stand only 9 to 17 inches tall while sprawling 65 to 101 inches wide, with densely downy green leaves. They bear early and heavily: orange-yellow fruit under an ounce, mildly tart-sweet, each wrapped in a papery husk that goes from green to yellow to brown at maturity, just like a tomatillo. The Pilgrims used them for pies, jams and preserves, and they are good fresh too. About 70 days to maturity. Give it room to spread.
Drott's Yellow traits
- Heirloom ground cherry (P. pruinosa), not a true tomato
- Prostrate plant 9 to 17 inches tall, spreading 65 to 101 inches
- Orange-yellow fruit under an ounce in papery husks
- Mild tart-sweet flavor, early and prolific
- About 70 days to maturity
Good for
- Pies and jams
- Preserves
- Fresh snacking
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drott's Yellow 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 | — | — |
Drott's Yellow FAQ
What kind of tomato is Drott's Yellow?
Drott's Yellow is not a tomato at all but an heirloom ground cherry (Physalis pruinosa), grown much like one. The prostrate plants stand only 9 to 17 inches tall while sprawling 65 to 101 inches wide, with densely downy green leaves.
How many days to maturity is Drott's Yellow?
Drott's Yellow 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 Drott's Yellow compare with other tomato varieties?
Drott's Yellow: 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 Drott's Yellow good for?
Drott's Yellow is grown for pies and jams, preserves, fresh snacking.
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.