🌱 Early Tomato Varieties: Benefits, Features & Growing Tips.

If you want to enjoy a rich tomato harvest early in the season, it’s worth choosing early-ripening tomato varieties. At KING Seeds, you’ll find a wide selection — from classic to unique types — suited for open ground, greenhouses, and even balcony gardens.

✅ WHY CHOOSE EARLY VARIETIES?

Early tomato varieties typically mature in 85–100 days after sowing, allowing you to enjoy fresh tomatoes by early summer. This is especially valuable in regions with short growing seasons or unpredictable weather. Key advantages:

  • 🍅 Quick harvest – Get ripe tomatoes as early as June or July.
  • 🛡️ Disease resistance – Many modern early varieties are bred to resist common tomato diseases.
  • 🌿 Versatile growing – Great for open fields, greenhouses, and covered tunnels.
  • 🥗 Multi-purpose use – Suitable for fresh salads, sauces, juice, and cooking.

🌞 HOW TO GROW EARLY TOMATOES

  • Choose the right spot. Sunlight is essential for early crops. Pick a location that gets full sun throughout the day.

  • Harden your seedlings. Before transplanting, gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions for stronger plants.

  • Watch your watering. Early tomatoes are sensitive to overwatering. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.

  • Use the right fertilizer. Feed with potassium and phosphorus to encourage healthy blooms and fast ripening.

  • Prune if needed. Some early varieties benefit from pruning and removing suckers to boost fruit production.

🏆 TOP 12 EARLY-RIPENING TOMATO VARIETIES

These tried-and-true early-season tomato varieties from around the world are well-suited for cool climates, greenhouses, or open gardens.

  1. Stupice (Czech Republic). Ultra-early, determinate variety. Compact (up to 60 cm), round red fruits weighing 60–80 g. Cold-tolerant and highly reliable for northern areas.

  2. Glacier (Sweden). Ripens in just 55–60 days. Compact plant, great for pots. Small fruits (up to 60 g), juicy and rich in flavor — perfect for fresh eating.

  3. Sophie’s Choice (Canada). One of the earliest large-fruited types. Ready in 55–60 days. Fruits weigh up to 200 g, with sweet, meaty flesh. Tolerates cooler climates well.

  4. Fourth of July (Independence Day) (USA). Ripens in 50–55 days! Medium-sized fruits (around 100 g), with classic, balanced flavor. Ideal for slicing and sandwiches.

  5. Matina (Germany). Early indeterminate variety. Bright red fruits up to 90 g with strong tomato flavor. Thrives in cooler climates and resists disease well.

  6. Bloody Butcher (USA). Extremely early and productive. First fruits in 50–55 days. Bright red, round tomatoes around 80 g. Sweet, juicy — great fresh or in sauces.

  7. Sub Arctic Plenty (Canada). Bred for northern climates. Ripens in just 55 days. Short plant, 50–60 g fruits — ideal for salads and preserving.

  8. Legend (USA). Determinate and early. Highly resistant to late blight. Large, round fruits up to 250 g. Juicy, sweet, and suitable for outdoor and indoor growing.

  9. Bush Early Girl (USA). Compact hybrid with high yields. Fruits 100–120 g, classic tomato shape and taste. Matures in 52–55 days. Great for small spaces and containers.

  10. Siberian (USA). Despite the name, this variety was developed in the USA. Very early, perfect for cooler zones. Round red fruits up to 120 g, firm and flavorful.

  11. Rebekah Allen (USA). Early indeterminate variety. Glossy red fruits, rich sweet taste, up to 180 g. Ready in 60–65 days. Plants need staking.

  12. Latah (USA). Developed by the University of Idaho for short summers. Ripens in 55–60 days. Round fruits up to 80 g, sweet and aromatic. Ideal for cold regions.

🛒 WHERE TO BUY EARLY TOMATO SEEDS

Choose seeds from trusted suppliers — that’s the best way to get the results you expect. At KING Seeds, you’ll find reliable classic and rare early tomato varieties for all growing conditions. Plant early tomatoes — and enjoy the taste of fresh, homegrown tomatoes by early summer! 🍅🌞