Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Breeder
- H.M. Clause
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Buffalosun F1 from H.M. Clause is a big ribbed beefsteak with yellow skin and flesh marbled with red flames, and trial judges praised both the marbling and the sweet, tender, meaty taste. Fruit is large, in the 18 to 24 ounce range, with about 15 per plant on an indeterminate vine that reaches five to six feet. Stake it firmly; it will also grow in a large container. It took AAS regional awards in 2020 for the Southeast and Northeast, where it kept producing longer than the comparison varieties. High resistance to Fusarium races 1, 2, and 3 and Verticillium, plus intermediate resistance to late blight and tomato spotted wilt. About 70 days from transplant.
Buffalosun F1 traits
- Indeterminate vine 5 to 6 feet tall
- Ribbed flat beefsteak fruit of 18 to 24 ounces
- Yellow skin with red flames through the flesh
- High resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium 1, 2, and 3
- Intermediate resistance to tomato spotted wilt and late blight
- About 15 fruits per plant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalosun F1 this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carmello | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Buffalosun F1 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Buffalosun F1?
Buffalosun F1 from H.M. Clause is a big ribbed beefsteak with yellow skin and flesh marbled with red flames, and trial judges praised both the marbling and the sweet, tender, meaty taste.
How many days to maturity is Buffalosun F1?
Buffalosun F1 is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Buffalosun F1 compare with other tomato varieties?
Buffalosun F1: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Buffalosun F1 good for?
Buffalosun F1 is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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