FLORADADE

Open-Pollinated, Determinate, 74-77 days
Our recent summers have featured long stretches of high heat, causing tomato blossom drop and halting fruit set, growth and ripening. Introduced by the U. of Florida in 1976, Floradade was bred to withstand high heat, up to 100 F, and still produce high yields. Night temperatures above 75 F are not a problem for Floradade. It is also adaptable to both dry and humid climates, and bred to excel in Dade County’s heavy calcareous soils, making it a good candidate for growing in our heavy clay soils. The determinate plants are large (4 to 5’) and require support. The bright red, smooth, globular fruits weigh 5-7 oz. have green shoulders, and they are firm and reportedly very flavorful, slightly more acidic than sweet, perfect for sandwiches, salads, slicing.