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- Days to maturity
- 67 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Neptune (Fla. 7421) is a University of Florida heat-set tomato from 1995, bred so fruit keep setting once nights climb into the mid-70s F. Determinate plants of 2.5 to 3 ft carry clusters of 2 to 4 flat-round red fruit around 4 oz, medium-firm, with light green shoulders. Resistance covers Fusarium races 1 and 2, Verticillium race 1 and gray leaf spot, with tolerance to bacterial wilt. Stake early and keep water even to avoid blossom end rot. Early, about 67 days.
Neptune traits
- Flat-round red fruit near 4 oz in clusters of 2 to 4
- Determinate plants 2.5 to 3 ft
- Sets fruit through hot, humid nights
- Tolerates bacterial wilt
- Resists gray leaf spot, Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Hot-climate gardens
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune this page | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Exposure | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Sun Chief | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Sunrise | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Neptune FAQ
What kind of tomato is Neptune?
Neptune (Fla. 7421) is a University of Florida heat-set tomato from 1995, bred so fruit keep setting once nights climb into the mid-70s F.
How many days to maturity is Neptune?
Neptune is listed at 67 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Neptune compare with other tomato varieties?
Neptune: 67 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Northern Exposure (67 days), Sun Chief (67 days), Sunrise (67 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Neptune good for?
Neptune is grown for hot-climate gardens, fresh eating.
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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