Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plums, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms1 Monica Ozores-Hampton and Gene Mcavoy2

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Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plums, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms1 Monica Ozores-Hampton and Gene McAvoy2

Tomatoes were introduced to Europe more than a hundred promoting—with strong molecular DNA evidence—the years before Linnaeus developed the binomial system return to Linnaeus’ original classification,Solanum lycop- of naming plants. He published his scheme in Species ersicum L. For a thorough and easily readable presentation Plantarum in 1753 at a time when people struggled to find on this topic, see the feature article in the recent Report of descriptive means to identify plants and other organisms. the Tomato Genetics Cooperative by Peralta, Knapp, and Before Linnaeus, plants were described by many methods, Spooner (2006). Suggested changes also include several and the different naming systems caused much confusion. species closely related to cultivated tomato. Once again, the evidence about tomato appears to favor those with a The naming of tomato by Europeans began with attempts preference for the genus Solanum. such as Poma amoris fructu rubro, or more colloquially, “pomme d’amour” or “love apple.” In 1694, Tournefort Can it be said that Solanum lycopersicum is now the official was the first to name the tomato as aLycopersicon , which name of tomato? Perhaps not. It often takes years for a means “wolf peach” in Greek. Linnaeus, however, placed suggested name change to be accepted by the communities the cultivated tomato in the genus Solanum and named it most closely associated with the species in question. In Solanum lycopersicum. Soon after, Miller created the genus time, if the evidence is considered adequate, the name Lycopersicon and proceeded to name the tomato Lycopersi- change will be accepted and reported as S. lycopersicum L. con esculentum. (syn. L. esculentum Mill.). This process occurs with many plant species; for example, the medicinal plant black cohosh After his death, an editor of Miller’s work placed tomato is currently reported as Actaea racemosa L. (syn. Cimicifuga back in the genus Solanum. Later botanists, trained in clas- racemosa [L.] Nutt). sical techniques of classification, returned the tomato to the genus Lycopersicon after reviewing Miller’s original work. It A Word about Varieties is not surprising that the confusion that began centuries ago about the naming of the tomato remains to the present day. The term cultivar is a botanical term that is a contraction of the two-word term cultivated variety and is analogous to Current phylogenetic techniques have shown the tomato what growers call a variety. In botanical nomenclature, the to be situated firmly within the genusSolanum . After years term variety describes a subgroup that represents variations of horticulturists’ preference for the name and author- observed within a species. Cultivars are grouped within ity Lycopersicon esculentum Miller, there are those now botanical varieties.

1. This document is HS1189, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2011. Revised August 2014 and November 2017. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

2. Monica Ozores-Hampton, associate professor, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center; and Gene McAvoy, county Extension director and vegetable Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Hendry County; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A & M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. What are tomato varieties in botanical terms? Large, round TM—Tobacco mosaic tomatoes are var. lycopersicum. Thus, the full name of tomato is reported as S. lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum. ToM—Tomato mosaic It is generally understood that “red rounds” are var. lycopersicum. Because of this assumption, the variety is not TSW—Tomato spotted wilt usually listed along with the scientific name. Cherry and grape tomatoes are var. cerasiforme (grapes are elongated TYLC—Tomato yellow leaf curl cherries), and plum tomatoes are var. pyriforme. V (1)—Verticillium wilt—Verticillium albo-atrom and Verticillium dahliae race 1 Varieties for Florida: Florida “Red Rounds,” Cherries, Grapes, and References Plums Olson, S. M., W. M. Stall, G. E. Vallad, S. E. Webb, S. A. Smith, E. H. Simonne, E. McAvoy, and B. M. Santos. 2010. The tables below serve as a guide to varieties used in “Tomato Production in Florida.” In 2010-2011 Vegetable Florida, separated by regional adaptation. South Florida Production Handbook for Florida, edited by S. M. Olson and includes Fort Myers, Palm Beach, and all areas to the south B. M. Santos, 295–316. Lenexa, KS: Vance Pub. of those cities. Central Florida includes the area between Gainesville and Fort Myers. North Florida includes Gaines- Peralta, I. E., S. Knapp, and D. M. Spooner. 2006. “Nomen- ville and all areas to the north of Gainesville. clature for Wild and Cultivated Tomatoes.” Report of the Tomato Genetics Cooperative 56:6–12. Disease Key SUS—Susceptible

R—Resistant

IR—Intermediate Resistance

T—Tolerant

ASC—Alternaria stem canker—Alternaria alternata f.sp. lycopersici

BS—Bacterial spot—Xanthomonas spp. (X. vesicatoria, X. euvesicatoria, X. Perforans, and X. gardneri)

BSK—Bacterial speck—Pseudomonas syringae pv tomato

C—Cracking

CLS—Cladosporium leaf mold—Cladosporium fulvum

F-R 1, 2, 3—Fusarium wilt race 1, 2, 3—Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici races 1, 2, 3

FCR—Fusarium crown rot—Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersici

N—Root knot nematode—Meloidogyne arenaria, M. Incognita, and M. javanica

S—Gray leaf spot—Sylium solani

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 2 Table 1. Tomato varieties in south/central Florida. Variety Company Season Characteristics of plant and fruit Resistance1 Comments Round tomato ‘BHN 602’ BHN Seed Midseason Determinate round tomato. Large, R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Adapted for spring, mature- firm fruit with uniform green TSW, and V (1). green and vine-ripe markets. shoulders. ‘BHN 730’ BHN Seed Fall through Smooth fruit and a strong bush. R to BSK FCR, Produces well even on poor soils. winter F-R (1, 2), and V (1). ‘BHN 975’ BHN Seed Early fall Strong vine and smooth, large fruit. R to FCR, F-R (1, Heat tolerance. 2), and V (1). ‘Camaro’ Sakata Seed Early season Medium sized plant. Extra large R to ASC, F-R Little to no pruning needed. America, Inc. globe shaped fruit. (1, 2, 3), and V (1) IR to S and TYLC. ‘Charger’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate vigorous plant with R to ASC, F-R Adapted for mature-green and America, Inc. early maturity and good cover. Extra- (1, 2, 3), and V vine-ripe markets. large, smooth, deep oblate fruit with (1). IR to S and excellent firmness, red color, and TYLC. good flavor. ‘Crista’ Harris Midseason Tall, robust plants with large, deep R to ASC, F-R (1, It does best with moderate Moran Seed globe fruit with good flavor, color, 2, 3), and V (1), pruning and high fertility. Company and shelf-life N, S, and TYLC. ‘Everglade’ Seminis Full season Full season maturity with deep R to ASC, F-R (1, Performs well in cool weather Vegetable oblate fruit. 2, 3), S, V (1), IR conditions. Seed, Inc. to TYLCV. ‘FL 47’ Seminis Midseason Determinate plant. Medium-sized R to ASC, F-R (1, Uniform green fruit are Vegetable bush. Very large, deep oblate, firm, 2), S, and V (1). adaptable to both mature-green Seed, Inc. smooth fruit. and vine-ripe harvest. ‘FL 91’ Seminis Midseason Determinate plant. Strong vine. R to ASC, F-R (1, Heavy early yield with high pack- Vegetable Large, deep oblate, firm fruit with 2), S, and V (1). out and heat-set capabilities. Seed, Inc. uniform green shoulders. ‘Grand Marshall’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate plant. Large to extra- R to ASC, F-R (1, Good performance under hot America, Inc. large, deep oblate shaped fruit with 2), IR to S and conditions. smooth shoulders. TYLC. ‘HM 1823’ Harris Early season Determinate round tomato with R to FCR, F-R (1, High yield potential. Moran Seed strong plant habit. Good fruit cover; 2), and V (1). IR Company deep, smooth, globe-shaped, to S. excellent size, color, and firmness. ‘Phoenix’ Seminis Early Determinate plant. Vigorous vine R to ASC, F-R (1, Heat-set capabilities. Good Vegetable midseason with good leaf cover for fruit 2), S, and V (1). foliage cover. Seed, Inc. protection. Large to extra-large, firm, globe-shaped fruit. Fruit have uniformly colored shoulders and jointed pedicles. ‘Raceway’ Sakata Seed Main season Determinate vigorous plant with R to ASC, FCR, Adapted for mature-green and America, Inc. early maturity and good cover. Extra- F-R (1, 2), and V vine-ripe markets. large, smooth. (1). IR to S. ‘Red Morning’ Harris Early season Early variety with medium sized, R to F-R (1, 2), Good foliage cover. Moran Seed determinate plant. Large to extra ToM. IR to TSW Company large round fruit. and V (1). ‘Red Rave’ Harris Main season Main season variety with a strong R to F-R (1, 2), Suited for vine-ripe production. Moran Seed plant and extra large globe shaped V (1). Company fruit. Good flavor suitable for vine ripe. ‘Resolute’ Unkown Main season Determinate plant with extra large to R to F-R (1, 2), V Suited for fresh market large fruit. (1). IR to TSW. production.

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 3 Variety Company Season Characteristics of plant and fruit Resistance1 Comments ‘Rocky Top’ Syngenta Midseason Tall, determinant plant. Mostly extra- R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Well adapted for vine- large and large. Firm fruit and great S, and V (1). ripe production as well as eating quality. greenhouse/high tunnel- production conditions. ‘Sanibel’ Seminis Main season Determinate plant. Large, firm, R to ASC, F-R Well adapted for SE Florida. High Vegetable smooth fruit with light-green (1, 2), N, S, and yield potential, jointless pedicels. Seed, Inc. shoulders and a tight blossom-end V (1). scar. ‘Sebring’ Syngenta Main season Determinate plant. Medium to tall R to FCR, F-R Very popular variety in South bush. Extra-large to large, smooth, (1, 2, 3), S, and Florida for FCR. deep oblate fruit. Fruit have uniform V (1). green shoulders and tight blossom ends. Low incidence of gray wall. ‘Skyway’ Enza Zaden Main season Vigorous determinate plant. Fruit R to F-R (1, 2) Plants benefit from pruning of appears similar to that of a beefsteak IR to N, TSW, ground shoots at the start of the heirloom. TYLC. crop. ‘Solar Fire’ Harris Early season An early, determinate, jointed hybrid. R to F-R (1, 2, Good fruit setting ability under Moran Seed Fruit are large, flat-round, smooth, 3) and V (1). IR high temperatures. Company and firm, with light green shoulder, to S. and blossom scars are smooth. ‘Soraya’ Syngenta 80 days Determinate bush. Very smooth, R to FCR, F-R High-quality fruit. extra-large and large fruit. (1, 2, 3), S, and V (1). ‘Southern Ripe’ Seminis Full season A medium plant with deep oblate R to FCR, F-R(1, Adapted to cooler conditions. Vegetable fruit. 2, 2), TSW. IR Seed, Inc. to N. ‘SV 7631’ Seminis Midseason Medium to strong plant with extra R to ASC, F-R (1, Adaptable to both mature-green Vegetable large to large oblate fruit. 2), TSW, V (1). IR and vine-ripe markets. Seed, Inc. to N. ‘Tasti-Lee’ Bejo Seeds, Midseason Determinate, jointed hybrid plant. R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Moderate heat-tolerance. Inc. Fruit are uniform green with a high V (1), and S. lycopene content and deep red interior color due to the crimson gene. ‘Volante’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate medium-sized plant R to ASC, F-R (1, Good heat tolerance. Adapted America, Inc. and concentrated set. Extra-large, 2), and V (1). IR for mature-green and vine-ripe smooth, deep oblate, firm with good to S and TSW. markets. color and flavor. Plum tomato ‘BHN 685’ BHN Seed Midseason Determinate plant. Vigorous bush. R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Strong plant in poor soils. Large to extra-large, deep, blocky, TSW, and V (1). globe-shaped fruit. ‘Daytona’ Sakata Seed Early season Determinate, medium compact R to ASC, F-R Similar to Mariana with the America, Inc. plant. Produces smooth extra-large (1, 2), N, and V addition of IR to TYLCV. fruit. (1), IR to S, and TYLCV. ‘Mariana’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate compact plant. Classic R to ASC, F-R (1, Exceptional fruit set; excellent America, Inc. saladette shape, predominately 2), N, and V (1). uniformity and shelf life. extra-large and highly uniform. Fruit IR to S. wall is thick. External and internal fruit color are very good with excellent firmness. ‘Monticello’ Syngenta Early Uniform fruit size and a unique R to BSK, F-R Improved disease resistance Medium blocky shape. Large firm fruit with (1, 2), S, N, TSW, package good interior quality and small and V (1). blossom end scar.

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 4 Variety Company Season Characteristics of plant and fruit Resistance1 Comments ‘Sunoma’ Seminis Main season Determinate plant. Good fruit cover. R to F-R (1, 2), Widely adapted and maintains Vegetable Medium-large, elongated, cylindrical N, S, ToM, and V fruit size through multiple Seed, Inc. fruit. (1). IR to BSK. harvests. ‘Supremo’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate mid compact plant. R to BSK, F-R (1, Suited for concentrated harvests America, Inc. Uniform, predominately extra-large 2, 3), N, and V for vine ripe and mature green fruit. (1). IR to TSW. markets. ‘Tachi’ Sakata Seed Mid and late Determinate compact plant. R to ASC, F-R (1, Exceptional fruit set; excellent America, Inc. season Classic “Mariana” saladette shape, 2), N, and V (1). uniformity and shelf life. predominately extra-large. IR to TSW. Grape tomato ‘Amai’ Sakata Seed Early main Smooth uniform fruit, ~1-2gr more R to CLS, F-R High yield potential and uniform America, Inc. season than ‘Sweet Hearts.’ Dark red, firm, (1), and ToM. IR sizing. elongated grape-shaped fruit. to N and S. ‘BHN 784’ BHN Seed Early to Determinate plant. Grape-shaped R to F-R (1). Good fruit setting ability under midseason fruit. high temperature. ‘BHN 785’ BHN Seed Midseason Determinate hybrid plant. Vigorous R to F-R (1). Very uniform size and shape. bush with good cover. Strong set of fruit with uniform size and shape. ‘Jolly Girl’ Sg2 Early season Determinate plant. Fruit are firm, R to C and V (1). Extended market life and flavorful, and grape shaped. IR to F-R (1, 2). average 10% brix. ‘Sweet Hearts’ Sakata Seed Early to Indeterminate plant. Continuous R to C, CLS, F-R Excellent flavor, high brix, and America, Inc. midseason sets and full clusters to the top of the (1), and TM. IR excellent shelf life. Well suited plant; high yield potential. Uniform to S. for both indoor and outdoor fruit with brilliant red color and production. excellent flavor. Cherry tomato ‘BHN 268’ BHN Seed Early to Determinate tall bush with high R to F-R (1) and Very good shelf life. midseason yields. V (1). ‘BHN 762’ BHN Seed Early season Determinate bush. Uniform, small to R to F-R (1) and Improved red color and firmness medium fruit. V (1). as compared to BHN 268. ‘Camelia’ Hazera Seeds, Midseason Indeterminate bush. Deep globe, R to F-R (1), TM, Outdoor or greenhouse Inc. cocktail-cherry-sized fruit with and V (1). production and long shelf life. excellent firmness. ‘Sakura’ Unknown Early season Indeterminate plant with medium- R to F-R (1, 2), Produces well at high plant large fruit. CLS, and TM. densities. ‘Shiren’ Hazera Seeds, Midseason Compact plant with nice cluster. R to F-R (1, 2) High yield potential. Inc. and ToM. IR to N. ‘Sweet Treats’ Sakata Seed Early main Strong, vigorous, indeterminate R to CLS, F-R (1, Strong against cracking. America, Inc. season plant. Deep pink, firm, globe 2), and ToM. IR shaped fruit with outstanding flavor to FCR and S. potential. Heirloom tomato3 ‘Amana Orange’ TG, Sg2 85-90 days Indeterminate plant. Large, orange SUS to BS, FCR, Excellent sweet, almost tropical fruit; relatively smooth for an and TYLC. fruit flavors. heirloom. ‘Brandywine’ JS, TG, Sg, SE2 78 days Indeterminate plant. A large, pink SUS to BS, FCR, May be the most well-known fruit. Also comes in yellow and red. and TYLC. heirloom tomato. The yellow often gets gray wall. ‘Big Zebra’ TG2 85 days Indeterminate plant. Red-and-green SUS to BS, FCR, One of the most unusual striped with some yellow as it ripens. and TYLC. tomatoes you have ever seen. Larger than ‘Green Zebra’; more like an irregular 4 x 5 tomato size.

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 5 Variety Company Season Characteristics of plant and fruit Resistance1 Comments ‘Cherokee JS, Sg, SE, TG2 80 days Indeterminate plant. A purple/black SUS to BS and Excellent sweet flavor. Purple’ with green shoulders. Fruit not as TYLC. large as some other heirlooms, but plants are often more productive. ‘Green Zebra’ JS, SE2 75 days Indeterminate plant. Small, firm fruit SUS to BS, FCR, Tart flavor, but excellent color with light-green and dark-green and TYLC. contrast for heirloom mixes. stripes. Ripens to yellow stripes. ‘(Jaune) Flamme’ TG2 70 days Indeterminate plant. A very small SUS to BS, FCR, One of the best-tasting heirloom orange tomato (probably about 6 x and TYLC. tomatoes. 7 tomato size); very soft and fragile when ripe. ‘Pruden’s Purple’ JS, TG2 67 days Indeterminate plant. Pink-red fruit, SUS to BS, FCR, More heat-set capabilities than similar to ‘Brandywine’. Early maturity. and TYLC. most heirlooms. ‘Striped German’ JS, Sg2 78 days Indeterminate plant. Large yellow SUS to BS, gray Not as productive as ‘Pruden’s fruit with red streaks. wall, FCR, and Purple’ (in South Florida), but TYLC. striking color. Note: Other heirloom varieties with heat tolerance that may be adapted to Florida include ‘Homestead’, ‘Super Sioux’, ‘Porter’, ‘Old Virginia’, ‘Arkansas Traveler’, ‘Nebraska’, ‘Wedding’, ‘Nepal’, ‘Eva Purple Ball’, ‘Amana Orange’, ‘Boondocks’, ‘Brandywine Pink’, ‘Fireworks’, ‘Goose Creek’, ‘Sun Master’, and the plum variety, ‘Costoluto Genevese’. None of the heirloom varieties available have any resistance to TSW. While this list includes a number of varieties currently popular with Florida growers, it is by no means a comprehensive list of all varieties that may be adapted to the state. 1 See “Disease Key” below for disease abbreviations. 2 JS = Johnny’s Selected Seeds, SE = Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Sg = Siegers Seed Company, TG = Tomato Growers Supply. Since these are open-pollinated varieties, many are also available from other companies or individuals. Some have developed their own strains of a certain variety. 3 Most heirlooms, especially the larger-fruited varieties, are extremely susceptible to cracking. Most growers will find it best not to water or fertilize heavily when there is fruit on the plants

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 6 Table 2. Tomato varieties in north Florida. Variety Company Season Characteristics of plant and fruit Resistance1 Comments Round tomato ‘Amelia’ Harris Moran Seed Main season Determinate plant. Vigorous with R to F-R (1, 2, 3), N, Ideal for green and vine-ripe Company an excellent leaf canopy. Firm, V (1). IR to S and harvest. Crack-tolerant skin. aromatic fruit. TSW. ‘Bella Rosa’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate medium-sized plant. R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Good heat tolerance. America, Inc. Large, smooth, deep oblate, firm and V (1). IR to S Adapted for mature-green fruit with good color and flavor. and TSW. and vine-ripe markets. ‘BHN 602’ BHN Seed Fall and Determinate medium plant with R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Light to no pruning. spring a concentrated set. Large, firm, TSW, and V (1). globe-shaped fruit with uniform green shoulders. ‘Camaro’ Sakata Seed Early season Medium sized plant. Extra large R to ASC, F-R (1, 2, Little to no pruning needed. America, Inc. globe shaped fruit. 3), and V (1) IR to S and TYLC. ‘Crista’ Harris Moran Seed Midseason Tall, robust plants with large, deep R to ASC, F-R (1, 2, Does best with moderate Company globe fruit good flavor, color, and 3), and V (1), N, S, pruning and high fertility. shelf-life. and TYLC. ‘Everglade’ Seminis Vegetable Full season Full season maturity with deep R to ASC, F-R Performs well in cool Seed, Inc. oblate fruit. (1,2,3), S, V (1), IR to weather conditions. TYLCV. ‘Fletcher’ Seedway Midseason High yields of firm and very R to F-R (1, 2), N, S, Good shelf life and color. smooth fruit. TSW, and V (1). Use only for vine-ripe production. ‘FL 47’ Seminis Vegetable Midseason Determinate plant. Medium-sized R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Uniform green fruit are Seed, Inc. bush. Very large, deep oblate, firm, S, and V (1). adaptable to both mature- smooth fruit. green and vine-ripe harvest. ‘Grand Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate plant. Large to extra- R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Good performance under Marshall’ America, Inc. large, deep oblate shaped fruit IR to S and TYLC. hot conditions. with smooth shoulders. ‘Quincy’ Seminis Vegetable Full season Determinate tall plant. Large and R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Excellent fruit quality. Seed, Inc. extra-large fruit with a deep oblate S, TSW, and V (1). shape. Fruit are firm and uniformly colored. ‘Red Morning’ Harris Moran Seed Early season Early variety with medium sized, R to F-R (1, 2), ToM Good foliage cover. Company determinate plant. Large to extra IR to TSW and V (1). large round fruit. ‘Red Rave’ Harris Moran Seed Main season Main season variety with a strong R to F-R (1, 2), V (1). Firm enough for vine-ripe Company plant and extra large globe shaped and mature-green harvest. fruit. Good flavor suitable for vine ripe. ‘Resolute’ Unkown Main season Determinate plant with extra large R to F-R (1, 2), V (1). Suited for fresh market to large fruit. IR to TSW. production. ‘Sebring’ Syngenta Main season Determinate plant. Medium to tall. R to FCR, F-R (1, 2, Very popular variety in Extra-large to large, smooth, deep 3), S, and V (1). South Florida for FCR. oblate fruit with uniform green shoulders and tight blossom ends. ‘Skyway’ Enza Zaden Main season Vigorous determinate plant. R to F-R (1, 2) IR to Plants benefit from pruning Fruit appears similar to that of a N, TSW, TYLC. of ground shoots at the beefsteak heirloom. start of the crop. ‘Southern Seminis Vegetable Full season A medium plant with deep oblate R to FCR, F-R(1, 2, Adapted to cooler Ripe’ Seed, Inc. fruit. 2), TSW. IR to N. conditions. ‘SV 7631’ Seminis Vegetable Midseason Medium to strong plant with extra R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Adaptable to both mature- Seed, Inc. large to large oblate fruit. TSW, V (1). IR to N. green and vine-ripe markets.

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 7 ‘Tasti-Lee’ Bejo Seeds, Inc. Midseason Determinate, jointed hybrid plant. R to F-R (1, 2, 3), V Moderate heat-tolerance. Fruit are uniform green with a high (1), and S. lycopene content and deep red interior color due to the crimson gene. ‘Volante’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate medium-sized plant R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Good heat tolerance. America, Inc. and concentrated set. Extra-large, and V (1). IR to S Adapted for mature-green smooth, deep oblate, firm with and TSW. and vine-ripe markets. good color and flavor. Plum tomato ‘BHN 685’ BHN Seed Midseason Determinate plant. Vigorous bush. R to F-R (1, 2, 3), Strong plant in poor soils. Large to extra-large, deep, blocky, TSW, and V (1). globe-shaped fruit. ‘Daytona’ Sakata Seed Early season Determinate, medium compact R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Similar to Mariana with the America, Inc. plant. Produces smooth, extra- N, and V (1), IR to S, addition of IR to TYLCV. large fruit. and TYLCV. ‘Mariana’ Sakata Seed Early, mid Determinate compact plant. R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Exceptional fruit set; America, Inc. and late Classic saladette shape, N and V (1). IR to S. excellent uniformity and season predominately extra-large and shelf life. highly uniform. Good color with excellent firmness. ‘Monticello’ Syngenta Early Uniform fruit size and a unique R to BSK, F-R (1, 2), Improved disease resistance Medium blocky shape. Large firm fruit with S, N, TSW, and V (1). package. good interior quality and small blossom end scar. ‘Picus’ Seminis Vegetable Main season Determinate plant. Medium to R to ASC, F-R (1), S, Heat-set capability. Seed, Inc. large vigorous plant that provides TSW, and V (1). good fruit cover. Fruit are large, uniform, and blocky, maturing to a deep-red color with great firmness at the red stage. ‘Sunoma’ Seminis Vegetable Main season Determinate plant. Good fruit R to F-R (1, 2), N, S, Widely adapted and Seed, Inc. cover. Medium-large, elongated ToM, and V (1). IR maintains fruit size through and cylindrical fruit. to BSK. multiple harvests. ‘Supremo’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate mid compact plant. R to BSK, F-R (1, 2, Suited for concentrated America, Inc. Uniform, predominately extra- 3), N, and V (1). IR harvests for vine-ripe and large fruit. to TSW. mature-green markets. ‘Tachi’ Sakata Seed Midseason Determinate mid-compact R to ASC, F-R (1, 2), Exceptional fruit set; America, Inc. plant. Classic saladette shape, N, and V (1). IR to excellent uniformity and predominately extra-large, TSW. shelf life. uniform, and very similar to ‘Mariana’. Wide adaptability. Suited for concentrated harvests for vine- ripe and mature-green markets. Grape tomato ‘Amai’ Sakata Seed Early main Smooth uniform fruit, ~1-2gr more R to CLS, F-R (1), High yield potential and America, Inc. season than ‘Sweet Hearts.’ Dark red, firm, and ToM. IR to N uniform sizing. elongated grape-shaped fruit. and S. ‘BHN 784’ BHN Seed Early to Determinate plant. Grape-shaped R to F-R (1). Good fruit setting ability midseason fruit. under high temperature. ‘BHN 1022’ BHN Seed Fall and Determinate and very firm fruit. R to F-R (3) and Heat tolerance and spring TSW. tomatoes with great shelf life. ‘Brixmore’ Harris Moran Seed Very early Determinate plant. Flavorful, R to N, ToM, and High brix. Excellent firmness Company season grape-shaped fruit. V (1). and flavor. Early and high total yield.

Tomato Varieties for Florida—Florida “Red Rounds,” Plum, Cherries, Grapes, and Heirlooms 8 ‘Cupid’ Seminis Vegetable 59 days Indeterminate, vigorous bush. R to ASC, F-R (1), Excellent sweet flavor. Seed, Inc. Oval-shaped fruit with an excellent and S. IR to BSK. red color. ‘Jolly Girl’ Sg2 Early season Determinate hybrid plant. R to C and V (1). IR Extended market life and Vigorous bush with good cover. to F-R (1, 2). average 10% brix. Strong set of fruit with uniform size and shape. ‘Smarty’ Seedway 69 days Indeterminate plant. Vigorous R to F-R (1) and Good flavor, sweet, and bush with short internodes. Plants V (1). excellent red color. are 25% shorter than ‘Santa’. ‘Sweet Hearts’ Sakata Seed Early to Indeterminate plant. Well suited R to C, CLS, F-R (1), Excellent flavor, high brix, America, Inc. midseason for both indoor and outdoor and TM. IR to S. and excellent shelf life. production. Continuous sets and full clusters to the top of the plant; high yield potential. Uniform fruit with brilliant red color and excellent flavor. ‘Tami G’ Seedway Early season Indeterminate bush. Vigorous. Unknown Yields well. Picks for an extended period. Very sweet, firm fruit. Cherry tomato ‘BHN 268’ BHN Seed Early to Determinate, tall bush with high R to F-R (1) and Very good shelf life. midseason yields. V (1). ‘BHN 762’ BHN Seed Early season Determinate bush. Uniform, small R to F-R (1) and Improved red color and to medium fruit. V (1). firmness as compared to BHN 268. ‘Camelia’ Hazera Seeds, Inc. Midseason Indeterminate bush. Deep globe, R to F-R (1), TM, and Outdoor or greenhouse cocktail-cherry-sized fruit with V (1). production and long shelf excellent firmness. life. ‘Shiren’ Hazera Seeds, Inc. Midseason Compact plant with nice cluster. R to F-R (1, 2) and High yield potential. ToM. IR to N. ‘Sweet Treats’ Sakata Seed Early main Strong, vigorous, indeterminate R to CLS, F-R (1, 2), Strong against cracking. America, Inc. season plant. Deep pink, firm, globe and ToM. IR to FCR shaped fruit with outstanding and S. flavor potential. Note: While this list includes a number of varieties currently popular with Florida growers, it is by no means a comprehensive list of all varieties that may be adapted to the state. 1 See “Disease Key” below for disease abbreviations. 2 Sg = Siegers Seed Company. Since these are open-pollinated varieties, many are also available from other companies or individuals. Some have developed their own strains of a certain variety.

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