Chef’s Choice Orange F1 Tomato

Chef’s Choice Orange F1 Tomato: Award-Winning Sweet Orange Beefsteak

The Chef’s Choice Orange F1 Tomato seeds, AAS winner, is a standout variety prized for its attractive orange beefsteak fruits and exceptionally sweet flavor. This indeterminate hybrid offers high yields and excellent disease resistance, making it a must-have for any garden.

• Attractive Orange Beefsteak Fruits:
  • Produces large, 8-11 oz. globe-shaped beefsteak tomatoes with a vibrant orange hue.
  • Low in acid, offering a sweet and mild taste.
  • Excellent texture, perfect for slicing and fresh eating.
• High-Yielding and Early Maturity:
  • Earlier and more productive than most orange beefsteak varieties.
  • Indeterminate plants produce a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
  • Requires staking, trellising, or caging for optimal support.
• Excellent Disease Resistance:
  • High resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV).
  • Ensures a healthy and productive harvest.
• Gourmet Culinary Applications:
  • Perfect for slicing, salads, and sandwiches, and adding vibrant color to culinary creations.
  • Sweet and mild flavor enhances a wide range of dishes.
• Growing Information:
  • Type: F1 Hybrid, Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 8-11 oz.
  • Fruit Color: Orange.
  • Flavor: Sweet, low-acid.
  • Maturity: Approximately 75 days from transplant.
  • Soil pH: 6.0–6.8.
  • Germination: 5-7 days.
  • Sowing: Start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting.
  • Planting: Transplant outdoors after hardening off, when the weather cools down.
  • Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches.
  • Row Spacing: 4-6 feet.
  • Support: Requires staking, trellising, or caging.
  • Care: Medium-rich soil, balanced fertilization, avoid overwatering, manage pests and diseases.
• Harvesting and Storage:
  • Harvest softer, fully ripe fruit for the best flavor.
  • Store blemish-free, near-ripe fruit at room temperature in darkness for 4-7 days.
  • For longer storage, pick less ripe and keep at 45–60°F (7–16°C).