Homestead 24 Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
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80 days, determinate - Originally released as 'Homestead No. 24', it sets fruit under a wide range of conditions, making it popular the world over. The plants are large with heavy foliage and produce seven to eight ounce red fruit that are meaty, firm, and consistently uniform. It is resistant to fusarium wilt.[1]
Released in 1956 by the Asgrow Seed Co., New Haven, Connecticut. 'Homestead 24' is a stabilized selection of 'Homestead' whose parentage was a stabilized complex cross ((Victor x Dobbies Champion) x Pan American x Rutgers).[1]
Released in 1956 by the Asgrow Seed Co., New Haven, Connecticut. 'Homestead 24' is a stabilized selection of 'Homestead' whose parentage was a stabilized complex cross ((Victor x Dobbies Champion) x Pan American x Rutgers).[1]
Color: Red
Special Groups: Market Growers
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Growth Habit: Determinate
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Special Groups: Market Growers
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Growth Habit: Determinate
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
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Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Informational References:
- "Vegetable Cultivar Descriptions for North America – Tomato (A-I): Lists 1-27 Combined," Edited by John W. Scott, Gulf Coast REC, University of Florida, Bradenton, Florida.
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★★★★★ 8 oz Red Delicous Beefsteak tomatoes
By Amy Chen-Huang (Silver Spring, MD) on October 28, 2026
By Amy Chen-Huang (Silver Spring, MD) on October 28, 2026
One plant gives you a lot of 8 oz perfect looking tomatoes. Rigorous grower that reaches 6 feet tall, though it is supposed to be determinate. For some reason, the seeds were hard to germinate. I still got two plants for 2026. I am happy with that. The only con would be that this tomato plant takes a long time to mature its flush of tomato fruits (I got like 8 green tomatoes in one plant for my Fall harvest). I am not sure if I would grow it again next year.
★★★★★ Novice
By Mary Leistikow on August 16, 2012
By Mary Leistikow on August 16, 2012
A surprisingly nice tomato. Maybe 65 days from transplant. Producing steadily over this month. Meaty, few seeds, tends to sweet more than acid. Will plant again next year. I did provide lattice shade.
