Oregon Spring ’68 Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Oregon Spring 68’
4-inch pot
 
An excellent early-season determinate tomato, Oregon Spring ’68 is prized for its ability to set fruit in cooler conditions, making it a standout choice for northern climates and early harvests. It produces medium to large, bright red slicing tomatoes with a mild, well-balanced flavor. Fruits ripen earlier than most varieties, often providing the first tomatoes of the season.
 
This is a compact, determinate variety that grows on sturdy plants requiring minimal support, though staking can help keep fruit clean and accessible. It performs well in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering. Its cold tolerance and early maturity make it especially useful for extending the tomato season at the front end.
 
Warm-season annual (determinate tomato)
Full sun
Grows 3–4 ft. tall x 2–3 ft. wide
Moderate water needs; prefers consistent moisture and fertile, well-drained soil
Generally pest-resistant; monitor for common tomato pests
Harvest early to mid-summer