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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
BHN-444 (BHN 444) is a fresh-market F1 hybrid from BHN Seed, released in 1997; it was the first cultivar with tomato spotted wilt virus resistance offered to eastern U.S. growers. Its vine is determinate, medium tall, and bears large, firm, globe-shaped red fruit with uniform green shoulders before ripening. Resistance also covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, gray leaf spot and tobacco mosaic virus. A good choice where thrips-borne spotted wilt wipes out other tomatoes; cage the plants.
BHN-444 traits
- F1 hybrid from BHN Seed, 1997
- First cultivar with tomato spotted wilt virus resistance for the eastern U.S.
- Determinate vine of medium height with large red globe fruit
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, gray leaf spot, Fusarium 1 and 2, Verticillium 1
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Gardens with spotted wilt pressure
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN-444 this page | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Classica | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| La Rosa | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Macero II | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Bielyj Naliw | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Sea Man | 75 days | Determinate | — |
BHN-444 FAQ
What kind of tomato is BHN-444?
BHN-444 (BHN 444) is a fresh-market F1 hybrid from BHN Seed, released in 1997; it was the first cultivar with tomato spotted wilt virus resistance offered to eastern U.S. growers.
How many days to maturity is BHN-444?
BHN-444 is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does BHN-444 compare with other tomato varieties?
BHN-444: 76 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Classica (76 days), La Rosa (76 days), Macero II (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is BHN-444 good for?
BHN-444 is grown for fresh slicing, gardens with spotted wilt pressure.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.