Santiam
75 days,
determinate — 'Santiam' is better than most tomato varieties at setting fruit under cooler temperatures. The first fruits are early maturing, red, large (up to three inches in diameter), and mostly seedless (
parthenocarpic).
It is a great choice for slicing and has a nice tart flavor. 'Santiam' is also a perfect candidate for cooler climates and locations with shorter growing seasons.
Bred and introduced by
Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University in 1984 as a stabilized cross between 'Severianin' and 'Starshot'. Each packet contains approximately 20 seeds.