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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Flora-Dade (often written Floradade) is an open-pollinated University of Florida tomato released in 1976 from a Walter x Fla. 2153 cross, bred for the humid South and still widely grown there. Determinate plants with jointless pedicels bear firm, smooth, deep-globe red fruit of 5 to 7 ounces. Resistance includes gray leaf spot, Verticillium wilt race 1 and Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2. Because it is open-pollinated, seed saved from the best fruit comes true, a real plus for gardeners who want a locally adapted line. Maturity is about 69 to 80 days.
Flora-Dade traits
- Determinate plants with jointless pedicels
- Firm, smooth red globe fruit of 5 to 7 oz
- Heat tolerant, bred for Florida and the Gulf South
- Resistance to gray leaf spot and Verticillium wilt race 1
- Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 resistance
- Open pollinated, seed can be saved
- About 69 days, University of Florida 1976
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hot, humid-climate gardens
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora-Dade this page | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bella Rosa | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Zebra | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Golden Girl | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Sanibel | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Zhezha | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
Flora-Dade FAQ
What kind of tomato is Flora-Dade?
Flora-Dade (often written Floradade) is an open-pollinated University of Florida tomato released in 1976 from a Walter x Fla. 2153 cross, bred for the humid South and still widely grown there.
How many days to maturity is Flora-Dade?
Flora-Dade is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Flora-Dade compare with other tomato varieties?
Flora-Dade: 69–80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Black Zebra (69–80 days), Golden Girl (69 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Flora-Dade good for?
Flora-Dade is grown for fresh slicing, hot, humid-climate gardens, seed saving.
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.