Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brillante is a main-season hybrid with very firm, globe-shaped red fruit of about 7 ounces, green shouldered, and a long shelf life. Medium-sized plants suit either greenhouse or field. Listed tolerance covers nematodes, both Fusarium races, and Verticillium. A good keeper for those who want tomatoes that last after picking.
Brillante traits
- Main-season hybrid standard type
- Very firm red globe fruit about 7 ounces
- Keeps a long time after picking
- Medium-sized plants suited to greenhouse or field
- Tolerant of nematodes, Fusarium races 1 and 2, and Verticillium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
- Storage
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillante this page | 73 days | — | — |
| Big Beef F1 | 73 days | Requires staking | — |
| Damsel | 73–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earl of Edgecombe | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Valentine | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Mountain Rouge F1 | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Octavio | 73 days | Indeterminate | — |
Brillante FAQ
What kind of tomato is Brillante?
Brillante is a main-season hybrid with very firm, globe-shaped red fruit of about 7 ounces, green shouldered, and a long shelf life. Medium-sized plants suit either greenhouse or field.
How many days to maturity is Brillante?
Brillante is listed at 73 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Brillante compare with other tomato varieties?
Brillante: 73 days. Similar tomato varieties include Big Beef F1 (73 days), Damsel (73–75 days), Earl of Edgecombe (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Brillante good for?
Brillante is grown for fresh slicing, greenhouse growing, storage.
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.