Tomato Floradade
How to Grow Tomato ‘Floradade’
A heat-tolerant, determinate tomato bred for hot climates — produces firm, flavorful fruits ideal for slicing, canning, or fresh eating.
Sowing & Germination
- Start Indoors: Sow seeds 6–8 weeks before your last frost date
- Planting depth: ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix
- Germination time: 5–10 days at 70–80°F
- Transplanting: Harden off and transplant outdoors when seedlings are 6–8 inches tall and night temps stay above 55°F
- Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart
Light & Growing
- Requires full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily
- Determinate growth habit — compact and doesn't require pruning
- Ideal for hot, humid regions — developed in Florida for extreme heat tolerance
- Provide support with cages or short stakes to keep fruits off the ground
Watering & Soil
- Water deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruiting
- Keep leaves dry to prevent fungal disease — water at the base
- Grow in rich, well-drained soil with added compost
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and regulate temperature
Harvesting Tomatoes
- Fruits mature in 75–80 days from transplanting
- Harvest when fruits are fully red and slightly firm
- Pick regularly to encourage continued fruit production
- Excellent for slicing, sandwiches, sauces, and preserving
Growing Tips
- Rotate crops yearly to avoid soil-borne diseases
- Feed with balanced organic fertilizer every 2–3 weeks
- Monitor for common pests like aphids, hornworms, and whiteflies
- Floradade performs exceptionally in southern U.S. zones and other hot areas
Why Grow Tomato ‘Floradade’?
- Bred for extreme heat — thrives where other tomatoes fail
- Determinate variety — compact and uniform harvest
- Firm, flavorful fruits ideal for fresh use and preserving
- High resistance to cracking and common tomato diseases
Tomato ‘Floradade’ is the go-to choice for gardeners in hot climates — reliable, robust, and loaded with rich-tasting red tomatoes all season long.
