Mr. Stripey

Tomato

85d to harvest

Sun-warmed stripes ripple across each slice-ready fruit in a dramatic blend of deep red and golden-gold—an eye-catching, heirloom-style beauty that tastes as rich as it looks. Mr. Stripey delivers a juicy, tender flesh with a balanced, classic tomato tang and a pleasantly firm bite, ideal for thick slices that hold their shape. Grow it for standout summer salads and showpiece platters, where its bold color and velvety texture steal the spotlight.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 2nd
Last Frost	Apr 20th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 15th
Harvest Begins	Sep 8th
Harvest Ends	Oct 20th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common disease problem for Solanum lycopersicum (Mr. Stripey tomatoes), and how do I control it?

Early blight (Alternaria) shows up as brown, target-like spots on older leaves and can quickly spread in humid weather. Remove infected leaves early, water at the soil line (not the foliage), and space plants for airflow; if it keeps worsening, apply a labeled fungicide starting as spots appear and repeat according to the label. Catching it in the first few lesions is key to keeping it from defoliating the plant before fruit set finishes.

How can I tell when Mr. Stripey tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach full size and develop a deep, striped red-pink color with a slightly firm, “springy” feel. If you gently lift a tomato and it releases with a minor twist, it’s typically ready; fully colored fruit that still feels rock-hard often needs a few more days. For best flavor, pick at peak color but before they get overly soft, especially if nights are cool and days are warm.