(Lycopersicon esculentum) New in 2026, "Orange Datterini" is a wonderful long-keeping date tomato with very firm, almost crisp, fruits that hang in long uniform trusses. The low water content makes them virtually indestructible on the vine and trusses can be allowed to ripen to the end for "on the vine" sales. The flavor early in the season is mild but gets progressively fruitier, deeper, and sweeter as the season goes on. We found them to store exceptionally well when hung up in the kitchen at the end of the season, 6-8 weeks easily in imperfect conditions, likely longer in better ones (dry and cool). We love Datterini for grilling, roasting, topping pizza, and confit. Plants are vigorous with a very uniform growth habit.
Indeterminate. 70-75 days. UO

Packet: 20 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow 5-8 weeks before your last frost date.

Transplant out after danger of frost (45+F nighttime temps).

Note: Don't start too early or plants will be leggy and root-bound! Tomatoes do well in clay to loam soils.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8-1/4"

SPACING:

18-30" spacing in rows 5' apart.

EMERGENCE:

5-10 days @ soil temp 70-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Medium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Note that excess Nitrogen will encourage foliage, not fruit! Low calcium and irregular watering will result in blossom end rot.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set.

Irregular watering can result in blossom end rot. Even watering and supplemental calcium can help prevent this.

Plant deeply to encourage healthy root structure.

Indeterminate varieties may benefit from pruning suckers to encourage air flow, plant health, and energy towards plant top and fruit.

Determinate varieties do not need pruning.

Trellis Indeterminate varieties! We really like the Florida weave.

Tomato, 'Orange Datterini'