Key facts
- Days to maturity
- About 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel is a late beefsteak with bright orange striped fruit, many topping a pound. Flesh is very meaty and sweet with fruity notes. Indeterminate vines, listed at 90 days, so start early in short seasons and stake firmly.
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel traits
- Large orange striped beefsteak, often over 1 lb
- Very meaty, sweet flesh with fruity undertones
- Indeterminate, late at about 90 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Janet's Jewel this page | About 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 | — |
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel FAQ
What kind of tomato is Wild Boar Janet's Jewel?
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel is a late beefsteak with bright orange striped fruit, many topping a pound. Flesh is very meaty and sweet with fruity notes.
How many days to maturity is Wild Boar Janet's Jewel?
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel is listed at About 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Wild Boar Janet's Jewel compare with other tomato varieties?
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel: About 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 Wild Boar Janet's Jewel good for?
Wild Boar Janet's Jewel 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.