How to Grow Glamour
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Glamour
Solanum lycopersicum 'Glamour'
vegetableGlamour is a determinate tomato variety known for its uniform, medium-sized red fruits and reliable production. It was developed for commercial and home garden cultivation, offering consistent yields of globe-shaped tomatoes with good flavor. This cultivar is particularly valued for its disease resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions.
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Example Glamour timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Glamour
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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Harvest Glamour
Around Jun 21≈ 65 days after planting
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 3-10; can be grown as an annual everywhere or as a tender perennial in frost-free zones
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Seedling
2-3 weeksTiny plants with cotyledons and first true leaves emerging; delicate with thin stems
Provide bright light (grow lights 12-16 hours daily), maintain 70-75°F temperature, keep soil moist but not waterlogged, maintain humidity around 60%
Vegetative Growth
3-4 weeksPlants develop multiple sets of true leaves and sturdy stems; roots establish; plants reach 6-12 inches tall before transplanting
Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions (hardening off) over 7-10 days, fertilize weekly with diluted balanced fertilizer, ensure adequate light to prevent leggy growth
Flowering
3-4 weeksYellow flowers appear in clusters along the main stem and branches; plant reaches full height for determinate variety (typically 3-4 feet)
Apply stakes or cages for support, provide consistent water and fertilizer (shift to lower nitrogen, higher phosphorus), maintain warm temperatures (70-85°F), ensure pollination with gentle air movement or hand-tapping
Fruit Development & Ripening
3-4 weeksGreen fruits set and swell to full size; gradually develop red color from bottom up; plant reaches mature height with many fruit clusters
Continue consistent watering, prune excessive foliage only if fruits are shaded, apply mulch to regulate soil temperature, reduce nitrogen to avoid excessive foliage, monitor for pests and diseases
Harvest
2-3 weeksFruits reach full red color and slightly yield to gentle pressure; plants produce consistently over 2-3 week window (determinate variety concentrates production)
Harvest ripe fruits to encourage continued production, pick at 'breaker stage' (first blush of color) for ripening indoors if needed, use sharp tools to avoid damaging plants
Companion Planting
Plan your garden →Plant with:
Avoid planting near:
Common Pests
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Hand-pick daily, encourage parasitic wasps, apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray, use pheromone traps
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Increase humidity and water spray, release predatory mites, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer
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Use yellow sticky traps, spray insecticidal soap or neem oil, encourage natural predators, remove heavily infested leaves
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Remove lower leaves as plant grows, improve air circulation, mulch to prevent soil splash, apply copper fungicide or sulfur, avoid overhead watering
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Remove infected leaves promptly, improve air circulation, apply chlorothalonil or copper fungicide, avoid overhead watering, rotate crops
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Maintain consistent soil moisture, add lime or gypsum to soil, mulch to regulate moisture, avoid excessive nitrogen
Uses
Fresh eating and salads
CulinaryGlamour tomatoes have balanced sweetness and acidity, making them ideal for fresh slicing in salads, sandwiches, and simple preparations. Their medium size and firm flesh hold up well to cutting and transport. [source]
Sauce and paste production
CulinaryAs a determinate variety that produces abundant fruit in a concentrated window, Glamour is well-suited to processing into tomato sauce, paste, and canned products. The consistent size and ripening pattern make efficient processing possible. [source]
Heart and eye health
MedicinalTomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant associated with reduced risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, as well as lutein for eye health. Fresh and cooked forms both offer nutritional benefits. [source]
Natural cleaning and stain removal
HouseholdTomato acid can be used as a mild natural cleaner for surfaces and to remove rust stains. The acidic properties make it useful in various household applications. [source]
Garden ecosystem support
WildlifeTomato flowers attract pollinators including bees and hoverflies, while the plants can provide shelter for beneficial insects. Dead plant material contributes to soil organic matter when composted. [source]
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Harvest Tips
Harvest when fruits are fully red and slightly soft to touch. As a determinate variety, Glamour concentrates its fruit production over 2-3 weeks, making it ideal for canning or sauce-making. Twist gently or cut with pruners to avoid damaging the plant. For extended harvest, pick at the 'breaker stage' (first blush of red color) and ripen indoors at room temperature. Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature away from direct sunlight; do not refrigerate until very ripe, as cold damages flavor.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Glamour was developed specifically for commercial tomato production and has been a reliable variety since its introduction, known for consistent yields even in less-than-ideal growing conditions.
- 🌱 Unlike indeterminate varieties that continue growing all season, Glamour's determinate (bush-type) growth habit means it produces most of its fruit within a concentrated 2-3 week window, making it perfect for preserving and canning.
- 🌱 Tomatoes are technically fruits (botanically berries) but were ruled vegetables for tariff purposes by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1893, a classification that stuck for culinary and agricultural purposes.
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