Celebrity
75d to harvest
Sink your senses into Celebrity’s glossy, deep-red fruit—silky-smooth skin that catches the light like polished lacquer. Each slicing tomato is firm yet juicy, with a balanced, bright tomato flavor that shines in fresh salads and elevates classic tomato sauces. A dependable 75-day performer, it’s a garden favorite for gardeners who want beautiful, reliable harvests with a satisfying bite.
Crop Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 27th |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | Jul 10th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 23rd |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 24th |
Crop Details
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Determinate |
| Support Needed | Cage |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 8 |
Recommended Companions
Frequently Asked Questions
What pests or diseases commonly affect Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) “Celebrity,” and how can I treat them?
Celebrity tomatoes (S. lycopersicum) commonly suffer from Early/Late blight and foliar fungal spots, especially when leaves stay wet. Start prevention by watering at the soil line, spacing plants for airflow, and removing lower yellowing leaves; if blight symptoms appear (brown leaf lesions or dark spots), spray promptly with a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and discard heavily infected foliage. Watch for hornworms and whiteflies as well—hand-pick hornworms at dusk and use insecticidal soap for small whitefly outbreaks.
How often should I water Celebrity tomatoes during the main growing phase?
During fruit set and bulking (roughly after flowering), keep soil consistently moist but not soggy: aim for about 1–2 inches of water per week depending on heat, with most delivered in deep, slow sessions. Check moisture by pushing a finger 1–2 inches into the soil—water when it feels dry at that depth. Avoid irregular watering because it can trigger blossom-end rot (dark, sunken bottom of fruit) and fruit cracking.