Tomato Seeds – Red Banana

Tomato Seeds – Red Banana Variety produce elongated, smooth red tomatoes on vigorous, productive plants. This heirloom type is known for its uniform fruit shape, reliable warm-season growth, and steady yields. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them ideal for garden rows, raised beds, and large containers.

Red Banana tomatoes grow on indeterminate vines that require staking or caging for proper support throughout the season. With high germination potential and consistent seasonal harvests, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow distinctive, elongated tomatoes with dependable performance.

Features

• Produces elongated, banana-shaped red tomatoes

• Vigorous heirloom variety with strong productivity

• Reliable warm-season growth

• Suitable for raised beds, containers, and open gardens

• High germination potential

• Indeterminate vines for continuous harvests

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Red Banana
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Fruit Size: Medium
Fruit Shape: Elongated
Fruit Color: Red
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours)
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Plant Height: 5–7 feet with support
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Plant in spring and summer

• Start indoors: January–March

• Transplant outdoors: March–May, once frost danger has passed

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Grown annually in Zones 3–10

• Move outdoors once temperatures exceed 60°F (15°C)