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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Buffalo is a Dutch-style beefsteak hybrid bred for greenhouse production, with red globe fruit of 8 to 9 ounces on indeterminate vines. It resists leaf mold, Verticillium wilt, tobacco mosaic virus and Fusarium wilt, with leaf mold resistance being especially valuable under glass. Ripening starts around 72 days from transplant; train the vines on strings or stakes.
Buffalo traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Red Dutch beefsteak fruit of 8 to 9 oz
- Resistant to leaf mold and tobacco mosaic virus
- Fusarium and Verticillium wilt resistance
- Main-season hybrid, about 72 days
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo this page | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Azafran | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Better Boy F1 | 72–82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Burger | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's VF | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Debarao | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Jet Star | 72 days | Indeterminate | — |
Buffalo FAQ
What kind of tomato is Buffalo?
Buffalo is a Dutch-style beefsteak hybrid bred for greenhouse production, with red globe fruit of 8 to 9 ounces on indeterminate vines. It resists leaf mold, Verticillium wilt, tobacco mosaic virus and Fusarium wilt, with leaf mold resistance being especially valuable under glass.
How many days to maturity is Buffalo?
Buffalo is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Buffalo compare with other tomato varieties?
Buffalo: 72 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Azafran (72 days), Better Boy F1 (72–82 days), Burpee's Burger (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Buffalo good for?
Buffalo is grown for greenhouse growing, fresh slicing.
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.