Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS
80-85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Chef’s Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, AAS winner, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses. Resistant to Scab, Fusarium, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. This 2018 AAS Regional winner developed by Seeds By Design is similar to the Genuwine and Red Brandymaster varieties. Enjoy these 7-8 ounce and 6-7 inch fruits with a balanced acid to sugar flavor similar to heirloom varieties. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
For a successful crop of Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS tomatoes, start the planting process indoors 7-9 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches in well-draining, loose soil. Ensure optimal germination conditions with temperatures between 65-85 F and ample sunlight. After 7-10 days of germination, transplant the seedlings to your garden plot, raised beds, or greenhouses, maintaining a spacing of 18-20 inches between plants. As indeterminate tomatoes, they will sprawl, requiring staking or a trellis for support.
Throughout the growing process, maintain well-draining soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Avoid excessive nitrogen to promote fruiting over foliage. Indeterminate tomatoes benefit from staking to manage their growth. Companion planting with basil, marigold, or chives can deter pests. Regularly inspect plants for common tomato pests like hornworms and aphids, using organic neem-based products for pest control.
Harvesting Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS Tomatoes
Chef's Choice Red Hybrid tomatoes mature 80-85 days from transplant. Harvest when the fruits reach a vibrant red color, offering a sweet and balanced flavor. As indeterminate varieties, these tomatoes continuously produce throughout the season, allowing for a prolonged harvesting period. Gently twist or cut the fruits from the vine to ensure a steady supply of fresh tomatoes.
About Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS Tomato Garden Seeds
Introduced in 2018, Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS is a regional winner. It shares similarities with Genuwine and Red Brandymaster varieties, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity in each 7-8 ounce fruit.
While not explicitly bred for a specific climate, Chef's Choice Red Hybrid showcases adaptability to warm-season conditions. The resistance to Scab, Fusarium, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus enhances its robustness in various environments.
Chef's Choice Red Hybrid tomatoes present a versatile option for salads, slicing, and fresh eating. With a height ranging from 48-60 inches, these indeterminate tomatoes are well-suited for greenhouses, garden plots, and raised beds. The fruits, with a diameter of 6-7 inches, provide a delicious addition to a variety of culinary creations.
While suitable for container gardens, consider providing support for the indeterminate growth habit. The sprawling vines may overwhelm hanging baskets, making them more suitable for larger containers with proper staking.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Boost the flavor and nutritional profile of Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS tomatoes by incorporating a natural seaweed extract into your care routine. Seaweed extracts contain essential micronutrients and growth-promoting compounds that enhance the plant's resilience and increase fruit quality. Dilute the seaweed extract according to the product instructions and apply it as a foliar spray or soil drench during key growth stages, such as flowering and fruit setting. This organic supplement not only fortifies the plant against stress but also imparts a subtle coastal essence to your tomatoes, elevating their taste to a whole new level. Experiment with this seaweed secret to savor an extra layer of complexity in your Chef's Choice Red Hybrid harvest."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 70 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 108,800 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Chef's Choice Red Hybrid AAS Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Chef’s Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Color: | Red |
| Chef’s Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Sweet, balanced |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-85 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-20 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 48-60 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Scab, Fusarium, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, slicing, fresh eating |