Tomato 'Floradade'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Floradade is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Floradade in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Floradade about 42 days before your last frost date.

Can be safely transplanted outdoors once the seedling is 6-inches and has at least two sets of true leaves.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As Floradade is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

5-7oz.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

From the University of Florida, released in 1976.

Floridade

Flora-dade

¹ Smart Gardener on Floradade