Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hybrid 46, registered by Ferry-Morse as Count Fleet (#46) in 1982, is a firm, large-fruited main-season hybrid with red jointless fruit, bred for bush or short-stake culture with uniform ripening. It matures almost as early as Jackpot while producing bigger fruit. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, tobacco mosaic virus, gray leaf spot, and, per the seed listing, nematodes and Fusarium crown rot. A dependable market-style tomato.
Hybrid 46 traits
- Ferry-Morse hybrid registered as Count Fleet in 1982
- Large red jointless fruit with uniform ripening
- Bush or short-stake culture
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, gray leaf spot, nematodes, and Fusarium crown rot
- Resistant to Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 46 this page | 76 days | — | — |
| APT 533 | 76 days | — | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| BHN-444 | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| Classica | 76 days | Determinate | — |
| First Light | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| High Carotene | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
Hybrid 46 FAQ
What kind of tomato is Hybrid 46?
Hybrid 46, registered by Ferry-Morse as Count Fleet (#46) in 1982, is a firm, large-fruited main-season hybrid with red jointless fruit, bred for bush or short-stake culture with uniform ripening. It matures almost as early as Jackpot while producing bigger fruit.
How many days to maturity is Hybrid 46?
Hybrid 46 is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Hybrid 46 compare with other tomato varieties?
Hybrid 46: 76 days. Similar tomato varieties include APT 533 (76 days), Arbason (76 days), BHN-444 (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hybrid 46 good for?
Hybrid 46 is grown for fresh slicing, market growing.
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.