Tomato ‘Oregon Spring’ – Early Season Heirloom Seeds
Description: Tomato ‘Oregon Spring’ (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fast-maturing, cold-tolerant tomato variety developed by Oregon State University, specifically for gardeners in cooler, short-season climates. Perfect for early planting—up to a month before your region’s last frost date—this determinate (bush) variety thrives outdoors with minimal protection, requiring cover only on frosty nights.
What sets Oregon Spring apart is its parthenocarpic trait, allowing it to produce fruit without pollination, which ensures a reliable harvest even in unpredictable weather.
Key Features:
·Cold-hardy & early-maturing – ideal for cool, wet climates
·Determinate (bush type) – compact and easy to manage
·Parthenocarpic – sets fruit without pollination
·Produces medium to large fruit (170–200g)
·Mild, sweet flavour – low in seeds until late summer
·Resistant to Verticillium Wilt
Growing Information:
Botanical Name:Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Type: Determinate (bush)
Days to Maturity: 70–75 days from transplant
Growth Habit: Compact, tidy bush
Fruit Size: Medium-large (170–200g)
Flavour Profile: Mild, sweet, low seed content
Best For: Cool climates, early harvests, container growing
Disease Resistance: Verticillium Wilt
Pollination: Parthenocarpic – does not require pollinators
