Oregon Spring
Single source · Reviewed Sep 9, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Open-pollinated slicer from USA. Cold-tolerant early slicer bred at Oregon State University. Ready in about 58 days from transplant.
- Open-pollinated
- 58 days to maturity (from transplant)
- Determinate
- Medium fruit
- Easy-moderate (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Slicer 5–8 oz (140–220 g) · Round
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Plant height
- 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) Medium height
- Spacing
- 24 × 35 in (60 × 90 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
- Container growing
- Balcony friendly min. 7 gal (30 L) pot (estimated)
- Skin
-
- Red
- Interior
- Not recorded
Plant size and habit
Medium height · Determinate
2–4 ft (60–120 cm) · Regular leaf
Oregon Spring is a determinate plant that stops growing at a set height and ripens most of its crop in one concentrated window; a cage is usually enough support. Expect a plant of 2–4 ft (60–120 cm).
Flavor
“Cold-tolerant early slicer bred at Oregon State University.”
Growing calendar
- Sow indoors
- Transplant out
- Harvest
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Slicing
Origin
A determinate, cold-tolerant early slicer bred at Oregon State University, developed to set fruit in cool spring conditions.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
All photos
-
Oregon Spring tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
A truss of Oregon Spring tomatoes -
Oregon Spring tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe Oregon Spring tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked Oregon Spring tomatoes -
Oregon Spring tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does Oregon Spring take to mature?
Oregon Spring is ready in about 58 days from transplant.
Does Oregon Spring need staking?
Oregon Spring is a determinate plant that stops growing at a set height and ripens most of its crop in one concentrated window; a cage is usually enough support. Expect a plant of 2–4 ft (60–120 cm).
Can Oregon Spring be grown in a container?
Yes — Oregon Spring grows well in a container of at least 30 L (7 gal).
Is Oregon Spring resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Oregon Spring.
See also
Other slicer varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Determinate, early, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
