Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida

Tomatoes represent one of the most popular vegetables grown in protected culture such as greenhouses, high tunnels, or shade houses. Selecting the correct cultivar of tomato is critical and varies depending on the intended season, type of protected structure, training system, expected insect and di...

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Main Authors: Blake R. Thaxton, Robert C. Hochmuth
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2016-02-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127599
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description Tomatoes represent one of the most popular vegetables grown in protected culture such as greenhouses, high tunnels, or shade houses. Selecting the correct cultivar of tomato is critical and varies depending on the intended season, type of protected structure, training system, expected insect and disease pressure, post-harvest handling techniques, and intended market. This 7-page fact sheet will focus on the key factors affecting the cultivar selection decisions for growing and selling tomatoes in north Florida. Written by Blake R. Thaxton and Robert C. Hochmuth, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, December 2015. HS1273/HS1273: Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida (ufl.edu)
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spelling doaj-art-235ef9ff2b914f5e971c77885ad5301a2025-02-08T05:58:09ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092016-02-0120161Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North FloridaBlake R. Thaxton0Robert C. Hochmuth1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Tomatoes represent one of the most popular vegetables grown in protected culture such as greenhouses, high tunnels, or shade houses. Selecting the correct cultivar of tomato is critical and varies depending on the intended season, type of protected structure, training system, expected insect and disease pressure, post-harvest handling techniques, and intended market. This 7-page fact sheet will focus on the key factors affecting the cultivar selection decisions for growing and selling tomatoes in north Florida. Written by Blake R. Thaxton and Robert C. Hochmuth, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, December 2015. HS1273/HS1273: Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127599Tomato VarietiesNorth FloridaHS1273
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title Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida
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title_fullStr Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida
title_full_unstemmed Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida
title_short Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida
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topic Tomato Varieties
North Florida
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