- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
The Chef's Choice Red Tomato is an indeterminate variety that produces globe-shaped fruit. Firm flesh is resistant to scabs, ensuring smooth fruit free of blemishes. Mature fruit is red and weighs about 8 ounces. The flavor is a mix of acidic and sweet, similar to the taste often found in heirloom varieties. Tomatoes are ready to pick in 85 days.
Chef's Choice Red Tomato Care
Plant seeds or transplant seedlings outside when the temperature is consistently warm and there is no longer a threat of frost. Space the Chef's Choice Red Tomatoes two feet apart so there is room for each plant. Use a trellis or cages to support the vines and allow airflow around the foliage.
Growing Chef's Choice Red Tomato
Select a planting site in full sun because the Chef's Choice Red Tomato needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to thrive. Plants can stand up to 5 feet tall, so select a planting site that can support large plants.
Grow the Chef's Choice Red Tomato in a container for flexible placement options on a deck or balcony. Select a container with drainage that measures 20 inches wide. Container-grown plants need water more often, so be ready to water daily during a dry spell.
Watering Chef's Choice Red Tomato
Keep the soil consistently damp and water when the top layer is dry. Avoid overly wet conditions, as standing water or waterlogged soil is problematic.
Feeding Chef's Choice Red Tomato
Routine fertilization supports healthy plants and an abundant harvest. Use a fertilizer intended for vegetable plants or specially for tomatoes and apply every 4 to 6 weeks.
Chef's Choice Red 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 Red Tomato |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1620-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.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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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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