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Tomato · Slicer
Early Girl Tomatoes
Indeterminate · Solanaceae
Fastest full-size slicer at 52-62 DTM. Essential for zones 4a-5a. Cool-tolerant to 40F. Popular for dry-farming. VF resistance. Produces continuously despite 'early' name.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
52–62 days
Sun
8+ hours
full sun
Spacing
24–36 "
Seed Start
6–8 weeks
before transplant
Container
Not Ideal
15+ gallon pot
Height
5–7 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
6–14 days
Optimal Temp
80°F
Seed Depth
0.25"
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp
60°F
Harden Off
10 days
Watering
Weekly Water
1.5–2 "
Needs
Consistent
Method
Drip
Soil
pH Range
6.2–6.8
Support
Stake
Resilience
Heat: Moderate
Cold: Low
Drought: Medium
Disease Resistance
V
F
Common Problems
blossom-end-rot
Cause: 4-6 oz fruit
Prevention: Consistent watering, gypsum
early-blight
Cause: Fungal
Prevention: Fungicide program
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Heavy feeder
Recommended Recipes
Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress, Compost tea
Harvest
Fully colored. Slight give when squeezed.
Expected Yield
10–20 lbs/plant
Storage
3 days — Room temp.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
Genovese basil
Repels aphids
French marigold
Repels nematodes
Avoid Planting Near
Herb fennel
Allelopathic
Sources
university
UMN Extension
seed_catalog
Burpee; Totally Tomatoes
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Early Girl Tomatoes Planting Dates by Zone
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