- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 18 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
Chef's Choice Orange Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, produces orange beefsteak tomatoes that are ready early in the season. This indeterminate variety is a hybrid derived from an heirloom, so you get the best of a classic. The firm tomatoes have a sweet, mild flavor and are tasty when fresh, but the intense color does not change when cooked, making this variety excellent for use in sauces and soups. The average tomato weighs 12 ounces, but some can tip the scales at 1 pound. The Chef's Choice Orange Tomato is disease resistant, increasing the odds of a successful crop.
Chef's Choice Orange Tomato Care
Plant Chef's Choice Orange Tomato plants in full sun. At least 6 hours of daylight is necessary for these plants to thrive and produce an abundant harvest. Use rich, moist, and well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH. Space plants 15 to 18 inches apart. The Chef's Choice Orange Tomato plant stands 5 feet tall. Staking is not required, but these plants can grow rather tall, and using tomato cages or a trellis will keep the plants up off the ground and make harvesting easy.
Growing Chef's Choice Orange Tomato
Start plants indoors in the spring. Move plants outdoors after there is no longer a chance of frost or chilly temperatures. Tomatoes are ready to pick in 120 from sowing or 75 days after transplant. One plant can produce up to 20 tomatoes.
The Chef's Choice Orange Tomato grows well in a container. Use a pot that is 16 inches wide and has drainage.
Watering Chef's Choice Orange Tomato
Water when the top layer of the soil is dry. The Chef's Choice Orange Tomato can handle dry conditions, but moist soil supports the best fruit development. During hot weather, plants may need water as often as daily, especially those growing in containers.
Feeding Chef's Choice Orange Tomato
Apply fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season. Use a product intended for tomatoes or something low in nitrogen.
Chef's Choice Orange Tomato Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Chef's Choice Orange Tomato |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1618-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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