Description
Tomato- Slicing Heirloom (Determinate)
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
This variety does well in hot, humid climates. The red tomatoes weigh about 6 Oz and grow on determinate vines. They are firm and have good flavor, making a good choice for home gardens and market growers. Ready in 80 days. Determinate.
This southern tomato, developed in 1976 by the University of Florida in Dade County, has excellent disease resistance and adapts well to heat and humidity. Firm and flavorful, it performs well for both home and market gardens.
| Days to germination | 5 - 10 days |
| Days to maturity | 60 - 90 days |
| Life cycle | annual |
| Plant time/Harvest | Early February; again in August for Fall |
| Spacing | 18" - 36" |
| Sun | full sun |
| Soil temperature | 70 - 80 F |
| Optimum soil P.H | 6.2 - 6.5 |
| Height | 6' |