Bring garden-fresh flavor to your table with Floradade Slicing Tomato, a determinate, open-pollinated variety offered here in a packet of 100 non-GMO, heirloom seeds. Its flavorful 5 to 7-ounce tomatoes are useful for sandwiches, salads, salsa, and homemade bruschetta. Bushy plants deliver a concentrated harvest, with the current listing noting approximately 77 days to maturity. Floradade is a warm-climate choice, but even heat-tolerant tomatoes need consistent moisture and protection from severe stress.

Germination Rate: 92%. Test Date: 02/26. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Floradade Tomatoes?

• Fresh slicing quality: Medium-size fruits offer a convenient size for sandwiches, salads, and sharing at the table.
• Determinate growth: Bushy plants produce a concentrated crop that makes planning a harvest easier.
• Warm-climate appeal: Floradade is valued for heat tolerance, although extreme heat can still affect flowering and fruit set.
• Open-pollinated variety: Gardeners can save seed from suitable ripe fruit when plants are appropriately isolated from other varieties.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start indoors: Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Keep the seed-starting mix warm and evenly moist, not waterlogged.
• Transplant carefully: Harden seedlings off gradually and transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Choose a sunny location: Use fertile, well-drained soil and allow approximately 24 to 36 inches between plants for airflow and access.
• Support early: Install a sturdy cage or stake at planting. Determinate plants still benefit from support; avoid heavy pruning that removes productive branches.
• Water and feed consistently: Water at the soil level and mulch to moderate moisture changes. Use fertilizer according to a soil test or label directions, avoiding excessive nitrogen.
• Plan for your climate: In hot-summer regions, time spring or fall plantings around local frost dates and heat. Harvest when fruits develop their mature color and yield slightly to gentle pressure.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Slice harvested tomatoes for sandwiches or combine with fresh herbs for a simple salad.
• Bruschetta: Dice ripe tomatoes and toss with basil, garlic, and olive oil before spooning over toasted bread.
• Light cooking: Add chopped tomatoes to quick pasta sauces or gently sauté them with other garden vegetables.

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Nutritional Information

• Harvested produce: This section concerns ripe tomatoes grown from these seeds, not the planting seeds.
• Variety-specific data: A verified nutrient analysis and serving-based % Daily Value figures for Floradade are not available for this listing.

Nutrient content varies with growing conditions and serving size; no variety-specific nutrition figures are claimed.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Maturity, fruit size, and yields vary with weather, soil, and growing practices. Heat tolerance does not guarantee fruit set in extreme temperatures.
• Seed Storage: Store planting seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until use. Seeds are intended for planting, not eating.
• Planting Zones: Grow tomatoes as frost-sensitive annuals and schedule planting around your local frost dates and season length. Consult local growing guidance for your area.

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Floradade Tomato-Basil Bruschetta

Use ripe harvested Floradade tomatoes for this fresh garden appetizer. The seed packet contains planting seeds, not recipe ingredients. Makes approximately 12 toasts, serving 4 to 6. Prep: 15 minutes. Toasting: 6 to 8 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced ripe Floradade tomatoes, about 3 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 baguette slices, about 1/2 inch thick

Directions

1. Wash tomatoes under running water before cutting. Rinse basil and pat dry. Heat the oven to 400°F.
2. Dice the tomatoes. If particularly juicy, let them drain in a strainer for 5 minutes.
3. Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes while preparing the bread.
4. Brush bread lightly with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly crisp.
5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the warm toast just before serving.

Recipe Tips and Storage

For a softer garlic flavor, use half a clove. Keep the topping and toast separate until serving to prevent sogginess. Refrigerate leftover tomato topping in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F, and use within 2 days. This is a fresh recipe, not a tested canning recipe.