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Sanibel Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Sanibel is a Petoseed hybrid released in 1995 for Florida fresh-market growers.

Key facts

Days to maturity
69–80 days
Growth habit
Determinate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Sanibel is a Petoseed hybrid released in 1995 for Florida fresh-market growers. Large determinate, jointless plants bear deep oblate, extra-firm red fruit with a light green shoulder, ripening in the main season. Resistance is broad: nematodes, gray leaf spot, alternaria stem canker, verticillium race 1 and fusarium races 1 and 2. For home gardens it is a robust choice in hot, disease-prone areas.

Sanibel traits

  • Large determinate, jointless plants
  • Extra-firm, deep oblate red fruit
  • Light green shoulder
  • Resists nematodes and gray leaf spot
  • Resists alternaria stem canker, verticillium race 1, fusarium races 1 and 2
  • Petoseed hybrid adapted to Florida, 1995

Good for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Hot-climate gardens

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Sanibel this page69–80 daysDeterminate—
Bella Rosa69–80 daysDeterminate—
Black Zebra69–80 daysDeterminate—
Flora-Dade69–80 daysDeterminate—
Golden Girl69 daysDeterminate—
Zhezha69 daysDeterminate—
Ace70–83 daysDeterminate—

Sanibel FAQ

What kind of tomato is Sanibel?

Sanibel is a Petoseed hybrid released in 1995 for Florida fresh-market growers. Large determinate, jointless plants bear deep oblate, extra-firm red fruit with a light green shoulder, ripening in the main season.

How many days to maturity is Sanibel?

Sanibel is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Sanibel compare with other tomato varieties?

Sanibel: 69–80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Black Zebra (69–80 days), Flora-Dade (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Sanibel good for?

Sanibel is grown for fresh slicing, hot-climate gardens.

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.

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.

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