Description

'Supremo' is a reliable mid-season tomato variety known for its impressively large, uniform oblong fruits, measuring 3″-3½” long. With excellent disease resistance, including high resistance to Fusarium wilt (1-3), Verticillium wilt, and root knot, 'Supremo' thrives even in heat, making it a perfect choice for gardeners in warmer climates. This determinate paste and slicer variety is great for making sauces, chopping for salads or salsas, or slicing for sandwiches. Ready in 68 days from transplanting, it’s a versatile and dependable addition to your garden.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 68 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 36″ tall, 18″ wide
Variety Information: 3″-3½” long by 1½”-2″ wide, oblong red fruits with few seeds. Excellent disease resistance. High resistance to Fusarium wilt (1-3), Verticillium wilt, root knot and nematodes. Intermediate resistance to bacterial speck, and spotted wilt. 'Supremo' is a determinate type tomato.
Type: Determinate, Paste, Slicer (Learn more)
Attributes: Disease Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″

Harvesting: 'Supremo' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when bright red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

This packet yields approximately 8 plants when started inside. 10 seeds.