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FLORIDA
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
5007 60th Street East. Bradenton, FL 34203
Bradenton GCREC Research Report BRA 1996-13
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
TOMATO VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS FOR SPRING 1996
T. K. Howe, J. W. Scott, and W. E. Waters
Marston Science
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NOV 14 1996
University of Florida
GCREC Research Report BRA1996-13
TOMATO VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS FOR SPRING 1996
T. K. Howe, J. W. Scott and W. E. Waters'
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
University of Florida, IFAS
5007 60th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203
In 1994-95, 49,000 acres of tomatoes were harvested in Florida, yielding 64.2 million 25-pound
cartons worth $461.4 million (Fla. Agric. Stat. Serv., 1996). Tomatoes accounted for 37% of the
total production value for all vegetables grown during 1994-95, making it the most important
vegetable produced in the state. The Palmetto-Ruskin area (west-central Florida) accounted for 30%
of the state's total fresh market tomato production in 1994-95.
A tomato variety trial was conducted in spring 1996 at the Gulf Coast Research & Education Center
in west-central Florida to evaluate fresh market tomato varieties and breeding lines. Twenty-two
entries were evaluated in a replicated yield trial and an additional 56 entries were evaluated visually
in unharvested observational plots.
MATERIALS & METHODS
Bed Preparation: The 33-inch wide, 8-inch high beds were spaced on 5 ft centers with 6 beds
between seepage irrigation ditches. Fertilizer included 15-0-30 (N-P20O-K20) at 1742 lb/A (A =
8712 linear ft of bed) distributed in two narrow bands in shallow grooves on the bed surface 10 inches
to either side of the bed center. In addition, a banded false bed application was made of
superphosphate (0-20-0 with 80 lbs per ton minor elements as F503) at 348 Ib/A. This fertilizer
regime provided a 1:2 ratio ofN:K20 with approximately 260 lb N/A and 523 lb K20/A. Beds were
fumigated with methyl bromide:chloropicrin (67:33) at 189 lb/mulched A (mulched acre = 23,522 sq
ft) and covered with black polyethylene film.
Transplant Production: Seeds were sown on January 10, 1996 into planter flats (1.5 x 1.5 x 2.5-inch
cells) containing vermiculite and Canadian peat (1:l,v:v) amended with dolomite, superphosphate,
and hydrated lime (11.3, 5.6 and 2.8 lb/cu yd, respectively) then covered with a layer of coarse
vermiculite and germinated in a greenhouse. Plants were hardened before transplanting by limiting
water and nutrients in the final phase of production.
'Research Program Coordinator, Vegetable Breeder, and Center Director, respectively.
July 1996
Crop Production: Transplants were set in the field on February 27 and spaced 24 inches apart in
single rows down the center of each bed. Transplants were immediately drenched with water
containing imidacloprid to control silverleafwhitefly populations. Fields were also baited for mole
crickets after transplanting. Four replications of 10 plants per entry were arranged in a randomized
complete block design in the replicated trial and single 10-plant plots were used in the observational
trial. Plants were staked and tied without pruning.
Plants were scouted for pests throughout the season. Lepidopterous larvae, thrips and silverleaf
whitefly were the primary insects found. Bacillus thuringiensis, avermectin, methamidophos,
fenpropathrin, esfenvalerate, methomyl, and neem used according to label instructions to control
insect pest populations during the season. A preventative spray program using mancozeb, copper
salts, chlorothalonil and chlorothalonil plus copper oxychloride was followed for control of bacterial
as well as fungal-incited diseases.
Fruit of the replicated entries were harvested at the mature-green stage or beyond on May 15 and 28,
and June 10, 1996. Tomatoes were graded as cull or marketable by U.S. standards for grades
(USDA, 1981) and marketable fruit were sized by machine (see footnotes Tables 2-4 for
specifications). Both cull and marketable fruit were counted and weighed. Subjective ratings of plant
and fruit characteristics were given to the observational entries.
RESULTS & DISCUSSION
Average maximum and minimum daily temperatures were below normal compared to the 42-year
averages during March and April, but at or above normal during May and June (Table 1). On
average, March was three degrees below normal, but temperatures were wildly erratic throughout
the month. In one instance, from March 6 to March 10, three days of 83 degree temperatures were
followed by two nights with overnight lows at 33 and 34 degrees. Rainfall was well above the 42-
year averages during March, May and June (+2.05, +6.66, +3.79 inches, respectively). Rainfall was
-0.25 inches below normal in April. Additionally, high winds were prevalent during March and April.
REPLICATED TRIAL
Seasonal: Total marketable yield among all entries from three harvests ranged from 1636 25-lb
cartons/A for Leading Lady' to 2490 cartons/A for FT 3260 (Table 2). Nine other entries were not
significantly different from FT 3260. All entries exceeded the 1994-95 commercial average of 1311
cartons/A (Fla. Agr. Stat. Serv., 1996). Yield of extra-large fruit ranged from 863 cartons/A for
'Sunny' to 2091 cartons/A for FT 3260. Only one other entry was similar to FT 3260 in extra-large
fruit yield for the season, HMX 2824 with 1960 cartons/A. Yield of large fruit ranged from 300
cartons/ A for FT 3260 for FT 3260 to 869 cartons/A for 'Flavor More 215', which produced the
greatest amount of large fruit for the season. Medium fruit yield ranged from 99 cartons/A for FT
3260 and HMX 2824 to 410 cartons/A for 'Sunny'. Other entries with similar yield of medium sized
fruit compared to 'Sunny' were 'Flavor More 215', 'Sun Leaper', PX 843294, and 'Bonita'. Average
individual fruit weight ranged from 4.8 oz for 'Sunny' to 6.7 oz for FT 3260 and HMX 2824, which
provided the greatest individual fruit weight. Cull fruit accounted for 25 to 52% of total harvest.
Defects of culled fruit included large blossom end scars, misshapen fruit, rain check, radial cracks,
rough shoulders, zippering and nipple-tipped blossom-ends, in decreasing order of importance. Large
blossom scar was the predominant defect during the season, especially severe at the first harvest.
First Harvest (May 15): Total marketable yield for the first harvest ranged from 68 cartons/A for
'Sunny' to 689 cartons/A for FT 3260 (Table 3). Only HMX 2824 was similar to FT 3260 in early
total marketable yield. Extra-large fruit yield ranged from 51 cartons/A for 'Sunny' to 656 cartons/A
for FT 3260. FT 3260 produced the greatest extra-large fruit yield at the first harvest. Large fruit
yield ranged from 6 cartons/A for PX 843294 to 45 cartons/A for 'Merced'. Only 'Merced, and PX
843294 were significantly different from one another with respect to large fruit yield. Medium fruit
yields were at or below 10 cartons/A for all 22 entries at the first harvest. Average marketable fruit
weight ranged from 6.2 oz for 'Sunny' and 'Flavor More 215' to 7.8 oz for 'Sanibel'. Nine other
entries were similar to 'Sanibel' in average fruit weight at the first harvest. Cull fruit accounted for
30 to 68% of the total fruit harvested at the first pick. The predominant defect of cull fruit was rough
blossom scar.
Second Harvest (May 28): The total marketable yield for the second harvest ranged from 882
cartons/A for 'Leading Lady' to 1420 cartons/A for Fla. 7699 (Table 4). All but two entries were
similar to Fla. 7699 in yield. Extra-large fruit yield ranged from 522 cartons/A for 'Leading Lady' to
1147 cartons/A for HMX 2824. Ten entries were significantly different from HMX 2824 in yield of
extra-large fruit at the second harvest. Large fruit yield ranged from 111 cartons/A for 'FT 3260 to
481 cartons/A for 'Sunny'. Average individual fruit weight ranged from 5.0 oz for 'Sunny' to 7.1
oz for FT 3260. Only two entries, HMX 2824 and 'Solimar', were similar to FT 3260 in fruit weight
at the second harvest. Cull fruit accounted for between 20 and 49% of the second harvest.
Third Harvest (May 28): Marketable yield at the third harvest ranged from 342 cartons/A for
'Merced' to 1017 cartons/A for PX 843294 (Table 5). Seven entries yielded as well as PX 843294
at this harvest. Extra-large fruit yields ranged from 77 cartons/A for 'Bonita' to 415 cartons/A for
'Sanibel'. Eighteen entries yielded as well as 'Sanibel' in the extra-large fruit category at this harvest,
Large fruit yields ranged from 120 cartons/A for 'Merced' to 439 cartons/A for 'Flavor More 215'.
Average marketable fruit size ranged from 4.4 oz for 'Sunny' to 5.5 oz for 'Sanibel' and HMX 2824.
Nine entries, all exceeding 5.0 oz were not significantly different than 'Sanibel' and HMX 2824 in
average fruit weight at the third harvest. Cull fruit accounted for 29 to 48% of the harvest. Defects
included radial cracking, which was uncommon for most entries but severe for 'Bonita' and 'Sanibel',
pointed blossom-ends, zippering, rain check, poor shape, and small size. All defects were equally
prevalent.
HARVESTED OBSERVATIONAL TRIAL
Horticultural Evaluation: All observational entries were rated for numerous horticultural
characteristics (Table 6). Entries were rated on June 11-12 when most fruit were ripe. Ratings
provide general indications of crop performance at a particular location and time.
SUMMARY
Extra-large fruit yield is one of the most important aspects of marketing Florida tomatoes, since this
size fruit generally secures a premium price. Additionally, earliness can be a key to profitability if one
grower brings fruit to market ahead of competitors. So earliness was an attribute which was of
particular interest. One entry stood out in producing the highest early yield of extra-large fruit, FT
3260. This entry also had much better blossom end scar integrity than the others in trial.
Another strong performance during the first harvest came from HMX 2824. This was similar to FT
3260 in total marketable yield and provided very good extra-large fruit yield. Again a key feature was
that fewer fruit were culled due to blossom-end defects.
Note: The information contained in this report is a summary of experimental results and should not
be used as recommendations for crop production. No discrimination is intended nor endorsement
implied where trade names are used.
Acknowledgment: The authors thank the following organizations/firms which donated funds toward
vegetable cultivar research during 1995 and 1996: Abbott & Cobb Inc., American Takii Inc.,
Asgrow Seed Co., Daehnfeldt Inc., Ferry-Morse Seed Co., Global Seeds, Harris Moran Seed Co.,
Nunhems, Pepper Research, Rogers Seed Co., Sakata Seed America Inc., Shamrock Seed Co., and
Sunseeds.
LITERATURE CITED
Florida Agricultural Statistics Service. 1996. Florida Agricultural Statistics. Vegetable Summary
1994-1995. Fla. Agric. Stat. Serv. Orlando, FL.
Stanley, C. D. 1996. Weather report for 1995, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center,
Bradenton, Florida. Bradenton GCREC Res. Rept. BRA-1996-06.
United States Department of Agriculture. 1981. U.S. standards for grades of tomato. USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, Washington, D.C.
Table 1.Temperature and rainfall at the GCREC during the spring of 1996 and the 42-year averages
(Stanley, 1996).
Average Daily Temperature (F)
Maximum Minimum Rainfall (in.)
Month 1996Z 42-yr avg 1995z 42-yr avg 1996z 42-yr avg
March 75 78 52 55 5.50 3.45
April 81 82 58 60 1.58 1.83
May 88 87 67 64 9.52 2.86
June 90 89 70 70 11.75 7.96
zField transplanted February 27, 1996. Last harvest June 10, 1996.
Table 2. Seasonal yields, seed sources, average fruit size and cull percentages for tomato entries in spring trial of 1996. (Harvest dates: May 15 and 28,
and June 10, 1996).
Seedz Marketable Yield (cartons/AY Average Marketable Cullsx
Entry Source Total Extra-Large Large Medium Fruit Wt. (oz) (%)
FT 3260 RO 2490 aw 2091 a 300j 98 f 6.7 a 25 k
HMX 2824 HM 2396 ab 1960 ab 337 ij 99 f 6.7 a 36 f-i
Fla. 7699 UF 2396 ab 1675 bc 533 c-h 187 d-f 5.8 b-d 38 c-i
Flavor More 215
(ESL) FM 2374 ab 1167 f-i 869 a 337 ab 5.3 e 28 jk
Sunpride AS 2218 a-c 1514 c-f 511 d-h 193 d-f 6.1 be 32 ij
Fla. 7658 UF 2212 a-c 1597 cd 474 f-h 142 ef 6.1 be 33 h-j
Sun Leaper RO (NCSU) 2181 a-d 1247 d-h 622 b-e 311 a-c 5.5 de 36 d-i
Sanibel PS 2158 a-d 1552 c-e 512 d-h 94 f 6.1 be 43 b-f
FT 3262 RO 2158 a-d 1395 c-g 555 c-h 209 d-f 5.8 b-d 40 b-h
PX 843294 PS 2119 a-d 1090 g-i 647 b-d 382 a 5.3 e 36 e-i
Solimar AS 2112 b-d 1204 e-i 659 bc 249 b-e 5.8 b-d 38 c-i
Fla. 7697 UF 2085 b-d 1483 c-f 443 g-i 159 d-f 6.0 bc 40 b-g
HMX 3799 HM 2081 b-d 1414 c-g 470 f-i 197 d-f 6.0 bc 46 ab
Merced RO 2059 b-d 1460 c-f 430 hi 170 d-f 6.2 b 42 b-f
Agriset 761 AG 2056 b-d 1195 e-i 598 c-f 263 bc 5.2 e 43 b-e
Fla. 7578 UF 2048 b-d 1374 c-g 449 g-i 226 c-e 5.9 b-d 44 b-d
Sunny AS 2021 b-d 863 i 747 b 410 a 4.8 f 41 b-f
Equinox UF 1984 c-e 1295 d-h 505 e-h 184 d-f 5.8 cd 42 b-f
Sunbeam AS 1978 c-e 1394 c-g 436 hi 149 d-f 6.1 bc 34 g-j
Bonita RO 1840 c-e 946 hi 581 c-g 313 a-c 5.3 e 44 bc
Solar Set AS 1830 de 1193 e-i 478 f-h 159 d-f 5.8 b-d 46 ab
Leading Lady SS 1636 e 892 i 506 e-h 237 b-e 5.5 de 52 a
'AG = Agrisales; AS = Asgrow; FM = Ferry-Morse; HM = Harris Moran; NCSU = North Carolina State University; PS = Petoseed; RO = Rogers;
SS = Sunseeds; UF = University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research & Education Center.
YCarton = 25 lbs. Acre = 8712 linear ft of bed, beds on 5 ft centers. Grading belt hole sizes: Extra-large = no belt, greater than 2.75"; Large = 2.75";
Medium = 2.5"; Cull = 2.25".
xBy weight. "Mean separation by Duncan's multiple range test, 5% level.
Table 3. Yields, fruit size and cull percentages of tomato entries for the first harvest, May 15, 1996.
Marketable Yield (cartons/A)z Average Marketable Cullsy Plant
Entry Total Extra-Large Large Medium Fruit Wt (oz) (%) Stand (%)
FT 3260
HMX 2824
Merced
Fla. 7697
Fla. 7578
Fla. 7699
Sunpride
HMX 3799
Sunbeam
Agriset 761
FT 3262
Equinox
Fla. 7658
Sun Leaper
Solimar
Leading Lady
Sanibel
Bonita
Solar Set
PX 843294
689 ax
528 ab
439 bc
413 b-d
330 c-e
320 c-f
311 c-f
290 c-f
259 c-g
258 c-g
250 c-g
250 c-g
244 d-g
234 d-g
210 e-g
209 e-g
186 e-g
174 e-g
164 e-g
131fg
Flavor More 215 (ESL) 92 g
Sunny 68 g
656 a
487 b
388 bc
376 b-d
301 c-e
274 c-f
292 c-f
269 c-f
228 c-g
215 c-h
228 c-g
215 c-h
219 c-h
206 d-h
171 e-h
170 e-h
173 e-h
147 e-h
144 e-h
118 f-h
71 gh
51 h
31 ab
34 ab
45 a
34 ab
26 ab
34 ab
17 ab
18 ab
30 ab
33 ab
23 ab
30 ab
24 ab
26 ab
33 ab
35 ab
12 ab
24 ab
17 ab
6b
18 ab
16 ab
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64 ab
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'Carton = 25 lbs. Acre = 8712 linear ft of bed, beds on 5 ft centers.
2 .75"; Medium = 2.5"; Cull = 2.25".
YBy weight.
xMean separation within columns by Duncan's multiple range test, 5'
Grading belt hole sizes: Extra-large = no belt, greater than 2.75"; Large =
Table 4. Yields, fruit size and cull percentage of tomato entries for the second harvest, May 28, 1996.
Marketable Yield (cartons/A)z Average Marketable CullsY Plant
Entry Total Extra-Large Large Medium Fruit Wt (oz) (%) Stand (%)
Fla. 7699 1420 ax 1078 a 278 b-e 64 b-d 6.2 b-e 36 d-f 100 a
Fla. 7658 1416 a 1094 a 265 c-e 57 b-d 6.3 b-d 32 f-h 100 a
HMX 2824 1356 a 1147 a 174 ef 35 cd 6.9 ab 32 e-h 100 a
Sunpride 1333 ab 966 ab 278 b-e 89 b-d 6.3 b-d 26 hi 100 a
Fla. 7697 1323 ab 959 ab 283 b-e 81 b-d 6.0 c-e 38 c-f 100 a
Sunbeam 1304 ab 968 ab 265 c-e 72 b-d 6.3 b-d 29 gh 100 a
Flavor More 215 (ESL) 1298 ab 765 bc 412 ab 122 a-c 5.8 d-f 26 hi 100 a
Fla. 7578 1283 ab 899 ab 278 b-e 106 a-d 5.9 c-e 42 b-d 100 a
HMX 3799 1280 ab 905 ab 283 b-e 93 b-d 6.2 b-d 47 ab 100 a
Merced 1279 ab 931 ab 264 c-e 83 b-d 6.3 b-d 37 c-f 100 a
Sunny 1271 ab 599 cd 481 a 191 a 5.0 f 40 b-e 100 a
FT 3260 1267 ab 1140 a 11 f 16d 7.1 a 20 i 100 a
Sanibel 1262 ab 964 ab 262 c-e 36 cd 6.3 b-d 41 b-d 100 a
Agriset 761 1261 ab 796 be 369 a-d 96 b-d 5.4 ef 39 b-f 100 a
Bonita 1244 a-c 722 b-d 377 a-c 145 ab 5.4 ef 42 a-d 100 a
Sun Leaper 1211 a-c 779 bc 318 b-d 114 a-d 5.7 d-f 36c-f 100 a
Equinox 1188 a-c 831 be 272 c-e 85 b-d 5.8 c-e 40 b-d 100 a
Solimar 1155 a-c 719 b-d 343 b-d 93 b-d 6.6 a-c 38 c-f 100 a
FT 3262 1128 a-c 810 bc 250 c-e 68 b-d 6.1 c-e 39 b-f 100 a
Solar Set 1049 a-c 768 be 230 d-f 51 b-d 6.1 c-e 44 a-c 100 a
PX 843294 971 bc 636 cd 256 c-e 79 b-d 6.2 b-d 39 b-f 100 a
Leading Lady 882 c 522 d 265 c-e 95 b-d 5.5 d-f 49 a 100 a
zCarton = 25 lbs. Acre = 8712 linear ft of bed, beds on 5 ft centers.
2.75"; Medium = 2.5"; Cull = 2.25".
YBy weight.
"Mean separation within columns by Duncan's multiple range test, 5
Grading belt hole sizes: Extra-large = no belt, greater than 2.75"; Large =
Table 5. Yields, fruit size and cull percentages of tomato entries for the third harvest, June 10, 1996.
Marketable Yield (cartons/A)z Average Marketable Cullsy Plant
Entry Total Extra-Large Large Medium Fruit Wt (oz) (%) Stand (%)
PX 843294 1017 ax 336 ab 386 ab 295 a 4.6 d-f 30 b-d 98 a
Flavor More 215
(ESL) 984 a 332 ab 439 a 212 be 4.8 b-f 29 d 100 a
FT 3262 780 ab 358 ab 282 be 140 d-h 5.1 a-d 40 a-d 100 a
Solimar 747 ab 315 a-c 283 bc 149 c-g 4.8 b-f 35 a-d 98 a
Sun Leaper 735 ab 262 a-c 278 b-d 195 b-d 4.7 c-f 37 a-d 98 a
Sanibel 710 a-c 415 a 238 c-e 57 i 5.5 a 40 a-d 98 a
Sunny 681 a-c 213 a-c 251 c-e 218 b 4.4 f 42 a-d 100 a
Fla. 7699 656 a-c 324 a-c 222 c-e 111 e-i 4.9 b-f 33 a-d 100 a
Solar Set 616 be 281 a-c 232 c-e 104 e-i 5.1 a-c 41 a-d 98 a
Sunpride 574 be 256 a-c 216 c-e 102 e-i 5.1 a-c 39 a-d 98 a
Fla. 7658 552 be 284 a-c 184 c-e 84 g-i 5.3 ab 30 cd 100 a
Equinox 547 be 249 a-c 203 c-e 95 f-i 5.3 ab 33 a-d 98 a
Leading Lady 545 be 200 a-c 206 c-e 138 d-h 5.1 a-c 47 a 100 a
Agriset 761 537 be 184 a-c 196 c-e 157 b-f 4.5 ef 44 a-c 98 a
FT 3260 534 bc 296 a-c 158 c-e 80 hi 5.1 a-c 29 cd 98 a
HMX 2824 513 be 326 ab 130 e 57 i 5.5 a 45 ab 100 a
HMX 3799 511 bc 241 a-c 169 c-e 102 e-i 5.1 a-d 41 a-d 100 a
Fla. 7578 435 bc 174 a-c 144 de 117 e-i 5.0 b-e 37 a-d 100 a
Bonita 422 bc 77 c 180 c-e 165 b-e 4.6 d-f 48 a 100 a
Sunbeam 414 be 198 a-c 141 e 75 hi 5.1 a-d 39 a-d 100 a
Fla. 7697 349 c 147 be 127 e 74 hi 4.9 b-f 40 a-d 100 a
Merced 342 c 141 be 120 e 81 hi 5.1 a-d 46 a 100 a
zCarton = 25 lbs. Acre = 8712 linear ft of bed, beds on 5 ft centers.
2 .75"; Medium = 2.5"; Cull = 2.25".
YBy weight.
"Mean separation within columns by Duncan's multiple range test, 5'
Grading belt hole sizes: Extra-large = no belt, greater than 2.75"; Large =
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4.5 3.0
4.0 3.0
3.5 3.5 3.5
oval-p
3.0 f-g 3.0 3.0
3.0 f 3.0 2.0
4.0 f 3.0 2.0
3.0 f 3.0 3.0
3.0 f-g 3.0 4.0
4.5 g 3.0 3.0
3.5 f-g 3.0 3.0
3.5 5.0 5.0
4.5 5.0 5.0
4.5 5.0 5.0
4.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 5.0 5.0
4.0 5.0 5.0
4.0 5.0 5.0
3.0 4.9 5.0
5.0 3.5 4.9 5.0
4.7 4.0 4.7 4.7
3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 4.9
4.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
4.9 4.0 5.0 5.0
4.7 4.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 4.7 4.9 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
4.0 4.7
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
4.5 5.0
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0
5.0 spider tracks, irreg. be scar, ber,
Lg saladette
4.5 indented be, frt size var
5.0 indented be
5.0 indented be/small fruit
5.0 Ig frt w/indented be
2.5 pale red-org, flesh darker than skin
4.0 pale red-org,flesh dkr than skin,
gold fleck, nipple tip be
4.7 60% dead plants
5.0 persistent nipple tip be
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 nipple tip be, var shldr rough
4.9
5.0 nipple tip be
4.7
4.7 4.5 4.7 4.0 4.9 dark green get in some fruit
4.0 4.7 4.7 4.5 3.0
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 broad on bottom, st. nipple tip be
5.0 4.9
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 big fruit
5.0
5.0
5.0 tiny gold specks in skin
5.0 spider tracks, nipple tip
5.0
4.9
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PETOSEED
PSR 862694
PSR 862594
SAKATA
STM 5206
STM 5207 (rin)
Marina
(saladette)
Veronica
(saladette)
STM 4809
(saladette)
STM 5811
(saladette)
STM 5403
(cherry)
SUNSEEDS
Sunre 6623
Sunre 6624
Sunre 6627
Sunre 6629
Sunre 6631
UF-GCREC
Fla. 7651
Fla. 7682
Fla. 7698
Fla. 7700
FLa. 7702
Fla. 7703
Fla. 7704
Fla. 7307
Fla. 7690
Fla. 7701
Fla. 7711
Fla. 7712
Fla. 7713
Fla. 7714
Fla. 7715
Fla. 7716
t 2.5 gb
s-m 3.0 Lgb
t 4.0 ug
m 3.0 gb
s-m 4.5 Lgb
s-m 3.5 Lgb
s 3.5 ug
s-m 3.5 ug
t 4.5 gb
m 3.5 gb
t 3.0 ug
t 3.5 Igb
t 3.5 Igb
m 4.0 gb
t 3.0 Lgb
t 3.0 Lgb
m-t 4.0 Lgb
t 2.5 Igb
t 3.0 Lgb
t 4.0 Lgb
m-t 4.0 Lgb
t 3.0 gb
m 4.0 ug
t 3.0 tgb
t 4.0 tgb
m-t 3.0 tgb
t 4.0 tgb
m-t 3.5 ug
m-t 2.5 Igb
m 3.0 gb
jo 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 f
jo 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 f
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
j2 3.0
j2 3.0
jo 3.5
jo 4.0
jo 3.5
j2 4.0
jo 3.0
jo 2.5
jo 3.5
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
jo 3.5
jo 3.0
jo 2.0
jo 3.5
jo 4.0
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
j2 3.0
jo 3.0
jo 2.0
jo 3.0
jo 3.0
Jo 3.0
3.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.9
2.5 3.5 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 4.7
3.5 3.0 4.0 fg-g 3.5 3.0 4.5 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.7
3.5 3.5 3.0 f 3.0 4.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 4.5
3.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0
eliptic
3.0 3.5 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
oval-p
3.5 3.0 2.0 4.0 3.5 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0
egg-g
3.5 3.5 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.7 5.0
egg-g
4.0 3.0 4.5 g 5.0 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.5
4.0 3.5 3.0 f-g 3.0 3.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 4.7 3.5
5.0 4.0 3.5 f-g 2.5 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 3.0
4.0 3.0 4.0 f-g 3.5 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.0
4.5 3.5 3.5 f-g 3.5 2.5 3.0 4.9 5.0 5.0 3.5
4.0 3.0 4.0 f 3.5 4.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.0
3.5 3.5 4.0 d 3.5 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.0
4.0 3.5 3.0 d-f 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.9 5.0 4.5 4.0
3.5 3.5 3.5 f-g 3.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0
4.0 4.0 3.0 f 3.0 3.0 3.5 4.9 5.0 4.0 4.0
3.0 3.5 3.0 g 4.0 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.5
3.0 3.0 4.0 g 3.5 2.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5
2.5 3.0 4.0 g-d 3.5 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.7
4.0 4.0 3.5 f-d 3.0 2.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 4.5
3.5 3.5 4.0 g-d 3.5 4.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.5
4.0 2.5 4.0 g 4.0 4.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.5
3.0 3.5 4.0 g 4.0 4.5 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.9 3.5
3.0 2.0 4.0 f-g 3.5 4.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.7 4.5
4.0 2.5 4.5 g-d 4.0 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5
4.0 3.5 3.5 f-d 4.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 4.5
4.5 3.0 3.5 f-g 3.5 2.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.0
3.0 4.0 3.0 g 2.5 1.5 3.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0
5.0 5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0 5.0 spider tracks
4.5 4.9
5.0 4.9
4.7 4.7
5.0 4.7
5.0 4.9
5.0 4.7
5.0 4.9
5.0 4.9
5.0 4.7
4.9 5.0
4.7 5.0
5.0 5.0
4.9 4.7
5.0 4.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 4.5
5.0 4.9
5.0 4.7
5.0 4.9
5.0 4.7
4.7 5.0
5.0 4.7
4.9 4.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0 5.0
5.0
4.7
5.0 indented be
5.0 off shape, indented be
5.0 indented be, some fresh market
types throughout, frt size var
5.0 indented be, some fresh market
types throughout, frt size var
4.7 yellow-green get
4.0 spider tracks
5.0 var internal quality
5.0
4.7 ber on green frt
4.0 spider tracks
5.0
4.9
4.9
4.9
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 mostly globe
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0
5.0 st. indented be
5.0
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 nipple tip be
5.0 var shape
4.9 var shape
Abbreviations: s = short, m = medium, t = tall, v = very.
l1 = rough, 5 = smooth, dgb = dark green base, gb = green base; Igb = Light green base, ug = uniform green, var = varies.
'jo = jointed, j2 = jointless.
"1 = poor, 5 = excellent.
V1 = small, 5 = extra large
"1 = Late, 5 = early.
"1 = inconsistent, 5 = very consistent, d = deep, f = flat, g = globe, p = plum, v = varies.
'1 = severe, 5 = absence of defect.
'Abbreviations: be = blossom end; ber = blossom end rot; frt = fruit; irr = irregular; rough = roughness; shldr = shoulder; st = slight; sv = severe; var = varies or
variable; v = very; w/ = with. Definitions: nipple tip be = pointed blossom end; spider track = small, white, tan or green streaks on fruit radiating from stem.
The Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
The Gulf Coast Research and Education Center is
a unit of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sci-
ences, University of Florida. The Research Center
originated in the fall of 1925 as the Tomato
Disease Laboratory with the primary objective of
developing control procedures for an epidemic out-
break of nailhead spot of tomato. Research was ex-
panded in subsequent years to include study of sev-
eral other tomato diseases.
In 1937, new research facilities were established
in the town of Manatee, and the Center scope was
enlarged to include horticultural, entomological, and
soil science studies of several vegetable crops. The
ornamental program was a natural addition to the
Center's responsibilities because of the emerging in-
dustry in the area in the early 1940's.
The Center's current location was established in
1965 where a comprehensive research and extension
program on vegetable crops and ornamental plants is
conducted. Three state extension specialists posi-
tions, 16 state research scientists, and two grant
supported scientists from various disciplines of
training participate in all phases of vegetable and
ornamental horticultural programs. This interdisci-
plinary team approach, combining several research
disciplines and a wide range of industry and faculty
contacts, often is more productive than could be ac-
complished with limited investments in independent
programs.
The Center's primary mission is to develop new
and expand existing know ledge and technology, and
to disseminate new scientific knowledge in Florida, so
that agriculture remains efficient and economically
sound.
The secondary mission of the Center is to assist
the Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS campus
departments, in which Center faculty hold appropri-
ate liaison appointments, and other research centers
in extension, educational training, and cooperative
research programs for the benefit of Florida's pro-
ducers, students, and citizens.
Program areas of emphasis include: (1) genetics,
breeding, and variety development and evaluation;
(2 biological, chemical, and mechanical pest manage-
ment in entomology, plant pathology, nematology,
bacteriology, virology, and weed science; (3) produc-
tion efficiency, culture, management, and counteract-
ing environmental stress: (4) water management and
natural resource protection; (5) post-harvest physiol-
ogy, harvesting, handling and food quality of horti-
cultural crops: (6) technical support and assistance to
the Florida Cooperative Extension Service; and (7)
advancement of fundamental knowledge ofdisciplines
represented by faculty and (8) directing graduate
student training and teaching special undergraduate
classes.
Location of
GCREC Bradenton
IFAS IS:
U The-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences,
University of Florida.
Q A statewide organization dedicated to teaching,
research and extension.
U Faculty located in Gainesville and at 13 research
and education centers, 67 county extension
offices and four demonstration units throughout
the state.
D A partnership in food and agriculture, and natural
and renewable resource research and education,
funded by state, federal and local government,
and by gifts and grants from individuals, founda-
tions, government and industry.
0 An organization whose mission is:
Educating students in the food, agricultural,
and related sciences and natural resources.
Strengthening Florida's diverse food and
agricultural industry and its environment
through research.
Enhancing for all Floridians, the application
of research and knowledge to improve the
quality of life statewide through IFAS exten-
sion programs.
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