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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Solar Set'

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Solar Set

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Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Growing Habit:
Determinate

Fruit Shape:
Standard

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
American hybrid

Usage:
Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance:
Verticillium Wilt (V)
Fusarium Wilt (F)

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

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3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive lssfishhunter On Jan 14, 2009, lssfishhunter from Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) wrote:

This tomato is a real winner. Production is outstanding. Size is medium with some being a little larger. Taste is good but not real acidic (I prefer a real acid tomato) but makes up with terrific outputs. It really does well in my hot/humid climate. It is very impressive and is the best overall heat-set tomato that I have grown.

Positive Michaelp On Jan 27, 2004, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

I am using this one as a green house crop,and so far it is working very well-I use a different crop support system than I use with indeterminate Tomato plants,-also-The disease resistance is a little less than my other varieties but they are disease free for now.-it has a lot of healthy blossoms that set fruit, even at low temps.[45 deg.] as well as the high temperatures it was designed for. -- Michael, Orangesprings FL.

Neutral Farmerdill On Jan 26, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

This a 1989 release from the University of Florida, Bradenton. It is designed for the hot and humid conditions of the Southeast. In addition to Fusarium 1 and 2, it has resistance to grey leaf spot.

Positive mgmarcks On Mar 1, 2003, mgmarcks from Roseville, MI wrote:

Best flavor and most prolific prolific producer with no problems.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Tarrant, Alabama
Beaumont, California
Orange Springs, Florida
Brownsville-bawcomville, Louisiana
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jonesville, South Carolina
Houston, Texas
Christiansted, Virgin Islands



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