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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Defiant PhR is a determinate slicing tomato bred by Randy Gardner at North Carolina State University with late blight as its main target. The plants carry the Ph-2 and Ph-3 genes and add resistance to Verticillium wilt race 1 and Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, together with Septoria leaf spot and early blight tolerance, so foliage tends to stay green when neighboring tomatoes are collapsing in humid weather. Round, deep red fruit of roughly 6 to 8 ounces (about 175 g) has firm, meaty flesh and a classic flavor, and it ripens around 70 days from transplant, often ahead of the worst disease pressure. Bushes reach a bit over two feet and benefit from a cage. It also does well in large containers or hanging baskets.
Defiant PHR traits
- Determinate bush habit, a little over 24 inches tall
- Round red fruit averaging 6 to 8 oz with solid flesh
- Late blight resistance through the Ph-2 and Ph-3 genes
- Resistant to Verticillium wilt race 1 and Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2
- Tolerates early blight and Septoria leaf spot
- Ripens around 70 days from transplant
- Bred at North Carolina State University for humid climates
Good for
- Fresh slicing and sandwiches
- Container growing
- Gardens with heavy blight pressure
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiant PHR this page | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Biltmore | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Carnival | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Chico III | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
Defiant PHR FAQ
What kind of tomato is Defiant PHR?
Defiant PhR is a determinate slicing tomato bred by Randy Gardner at North Carolina State University with late blight as its main target. The plants carry the Ph-2 and Ph-3 genes and add resistance to Verticillium wilt race 1 and Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, together with Septoria leaf spot and early blight tolerance, so foliage tends to stay green when neighboring tomatoes are collapsing in humid weather.
How many days to maturity is Defiant PHR?
Defiant PHR 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 Defiant PHR compare with other tomato varieties?
Defiant PHR: 70 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Ace (70–83 days), Basket Vee (70 days), Best Boy (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Defiant PHR good for?
Defiant PHR is grown for fresh slicing and sandwiches, container growing, gardens with heavy blight 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)
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