Oregon Star Tomato Seed
Best choice for home gardeners wanting meaty tomatoes for canning.
Experience the taste of summer with Oregon Star Tomato Seeds. This open-pollinated, determinate variety is renowned for its improved fruit shape and earlier ripening. Plants produce abundant, huge, meaty fruits perfect for rich sauces and soups. With a maturity of 75-80 days, these non-GMO seeds offer a reliable harvest for home gardeners. Territorial Seed Company's TSC Select Variety ensures a time-tested, high-quality selection for your garden.
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Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Days to maturity
7580
/ - days
Who it's for
- Northern gardeners facing short or cool growing seasons
- Busy growers seeking low-maintenance, compact plant care
- Organic gardeners prioritizing disease-free, reliable harvests
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners limited to small patio containers
- Home cooks wanting a steady, season-long supply of tomatoes
- Heirloom enthusiasts craving intense, tangy, high-acid flavor
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Meaty texture makes these tomatoes ideal for sauces and soups.
Growth Efficiency
Determinate habit ensures a reliable, concentrated harvest for home cooks.
Germination Reliability
High minimum germination rate provides consistent success for seasonal planting.
Ease of Maintenance
Compact plants eliminate the need for complex staking or support.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow gardeners to harvest seeds for future seasons.
Ripening Speed
Early maturity window helps beat the late-season frost risks.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
75-80 days
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seeds per Gram
approximately 280-320
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 inch (0.635 cm)
Plant Type
Determinate
Features
- Exceptional fruit shape and earlier ripening
- Produces huge, meaty fruits for sauces
- Compact, determinate plants need no staking
- Open Pollinated for seed saving
- TSC Select Variety for organic growing
- Ripens fruit over a short period
- High lycopene concentration for health
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding Oregon Star Tomato Seeds centers on outstanding reliability and ease of use. Gardeners appreciate the consistent, high germination rates and the plant's ability to thrive even in less than ideal conditions, making it a highly dependable choice. The quality of the fruit is frequently mentioned, delivering flavorful, meaty tomatoes early in the season. This variety proves to be a straightforward, high performing option for both novice and experienced growers.
Know before you buy
Determinate plants grow to a fixed size and ripen their entire crop over a short, concentrated window of time. This makes them ideal for gardeners who want to harvest a large volume of fruit at once for canning or sauce-making.
No, Oregon Star plants are compact and determinate, meaning they do not require staking or heavy pruning. They are well-suited for smaller garden spaces or containers.
Yes, because this is an open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. They will grow true to the parent plant.
You can expect the first harvest approximately 75 to 80 days after transplanting into your garden. Ensure your soil temperature is between 70-90°F for the best germination results.
While they can be eaten fresh, their meaty texture and large size make them particularly well-suited for rich sauces, soups, and canning. They also offer a high concentration of lycopene.
Plant the seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch. For the best results, ensure they receive full to partial sun throughout the growing season.
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