Tomato 'Buffalosun'

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum ‘Buffalosun’ F1

Common Name: Buffalosun Tomato

Vegetable Types: Beefsteak tomato, slicing tomato, indeterminate tomato

Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil amended with organic matter; prefers a slightly acidic pH of 6.0–6.8

Fruit Size: Large beefsteak fruit, typically 450–700 g (1–1.5 lb) per fruit

Temperature: Best growth occurs between 18–29°C; requires warm, frost-free conditions

Spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36 in) apart

Height: 150–240 cm (5–8 ft)

Width: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Maturity Date: Approximately 75–80 days from transplanting

Culinary Uses: Fresh slicing, sandwiches, burgers, salads, caprese dishes, grilling, and fresh salsa

Flavour Profile: Exceptionally sweet, rich, and complex flavour with low acidity, meaty texture, and excellent balance between sweetness and traditional tomato taste

Companion Plants: Basil, marigolds, nasturtiums, parsley, chives, lettuce, carrots, onions

Resistant To: Fusarium wilt (races 1 and 2), Verticillium wilt, Tomato Mosaic Virus, Root Knot Nematodes, and cracking; also demonstrates good tolerance to environmental stress and maintains excellent fruit quality throughout the season.

*Picture courtesy of Ball Seed