All plants were grown from seeds planted March 19, 2024. They were sprouted in seed pods then transplanted to doubled Dixie Cups. They were hardened initially with an indoor fan, then moved into the sun gradually.
The Klee Lab Plants are hybrids that mix heirloom flavor with modern disease resistance. The Burpee seeds are commercially available. The Brandywine Red are heirlooms, so their seeds can be planted for next season.
Improved Garden Gem – Code on Cup “G”
This cultivar produces massive numbers of delicious oval fruits that average 50 grams (2-2.5 ounces). Taste panels rated it statistically identical to its heirloom parent with twice the yield. It is an early producer, giving ripe fruits about 60-65 days after transplanting. Its size makes it perfect for salads or just popping in your mouth. And it really shines in marinara. The personal chef for the University of Florida, Dean Cacciatore, produced a sauce that blew away high-end $9 a jar commercial sauces in a consumer preference panel. This is truly a versatile tomato. Over the last five years it has consistently been the most popular of our three releases.
Seeds from the University of Florida Klees Lab
https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/kleelab/new-garden-cultivars
Improved Garden Treasure – Code on Cup “T”
This plant is indeterminate, producing large round, red 8 oz fruits right up to frost. The first fruits ripen about 70-75 days after transplanting. Plants are resistant to gray leaf spot, Fusarium wilt Races 1 & 2, and Phytophthora Races 2 & 3.
Seeds from the University of Florida Klees Lab
https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/kleelab/new-garden-cultivars
Improved Garden Ruby – Code on Cup “R”
This plant is determinate, producing abundant large round deep red 6-ounce fruits. The first fruits ripen about 70-75 days after transplanting. The plants are resistant to gray leaf spot, Fusarium wilt Races 1 & 2, and Phytophthora (late blight) Races 2 & 3.
Seeds from the University of Florida Klees Lab
https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/kleelab/new-garden-cultivars
Improved BW Hybrid – Code on Cup “BW”
This plant is indeterminate, producing a large amount of red eight ounce fruit over 5-6 weeks. It’s a late bearer with first fruits ripening 90-100 days after transplanting. Plants are resistant to gray leaf spot and Fusarium wilt Races 1 and 2, and Phythophora Race 2 &3. This fruit also has exceptional flavor, ranking similarly to Garden Gem in taste panels.
Seeds from the University of Florida Klees Lab
https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/kleelab/new-garden-cultivars
Burpee Beefsteak – Code on Cup “S”
Burpee Brandywine – Code on Cup “BRW”
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