Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
BHN-189 is a BHN Seed F1 hybrid from 1996 that sets fruit in high heat and humidity. Tall determinate plants bear firm, smooth, crack-tolerant red globe fruit of 7 to 8 ounces with uniform green shoulders, early in the season. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, and gray leaf spot. A good early slicer for hot southern gardens.
BHN-189 traits
- BHN Seed F1 hybrid registered in 1996
- Sets fruit in high heat and humidity
- Tall determinate plants
- Firm red globe fruit 7 to 8 ounces, crack tolerant
- Resistant to gray leaf spot, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Hot-climate gardens
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN-189 this page | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pik | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Sunshine | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
BHN-189 FAQ
What kind of tomato is BHN-189?
BHN-189 is a BHN Seed F1 hybrid from 1996 that sets fruit in high heat and humidity. Tall determinate plants bear firm, smooth, crack-tolerant red globe fruit of 7 to 8 ounces with uniform green shoulders, early in the season.
How many days to maturity is BHN-189?
BHN-189 is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does BHN-189 compare with other tomato varieties?
BHN-189: 64 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include First Pik (64 days), Sunshine (64 days), Acclaim (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is BHN-189 good for?
BHN-189 is grown for fresh slicing, hot-climate gardens, early harvest.
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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