Much of the Southeastern United States fall in USDA zona 8 , 9 and 10 . While tomatoes like the brilliant sun of the Gulf and southern Atlantic DoS , the allied oestrus and humidity of these zone mean that wilting diseases may posture a risk to the tomato plant plants . Disease impedance is " crucial " for southerly grown tomatoes , remark " Mother Jones " mag . The horticulturalists in state extension offices from Louisiana to North Carolina , as well as publications in the sustainable agriculture motion , conduct psychometric test and subject field reports from growers to learn the best tomato for the region .

Indeterminates

Better Boy , specifically named by state horticulturalists in Florida , Georgia and Mississippi , as well as " Mother Jones " magazine , lead most lists as the proficient performer in the Southeastern United States among indeterminates , tomato that offer a unwavering harvest home until icing . " Mother Jones " magazine notes that Better Boy , released in 1971 , is a " Southern classic " because of its energy , flavor and yield of bumper crop . Beefmaster and Big Boy do well in Florida and Georgia , and Early Girl and Big Beef in Georgia and Mississippi . Floradel shines in Mississippi and Florida . Other secure varieties for Florida , one of the nation ’s top commercial tomato grow states , include Tropic , Manalucie , Manapal , Bragger and Bonnie Best , which is specially fit for North Florida .

Determinates

Celebrity , a cultivar that performs well in much of the state , also made Georgia ’s list of best determinate tomato , as well as Florida ’s tilt , with horticulturalists in the Sunshine State note that Celebrity does especially well around Jacksonville . Florida ’s expert also listed Walter , Suncoast , Flora - dade , cheery and Solar Set . Determinates produce their yield during a fit period and then turn down , making them suitable for canning the crop at one time or mechanical harvesting .

Heirloom

Southeastern horticulturalists urge Cherokee Purple , Brandywine , Mortgage Lifter and Giant Oxheart as the best heirloom tomatoes . These gentle - skinned , flavorful tomatoes are making a comeback among home gardeners and farmer ’s market cultivator . Other recommended variety for this area include Georgia Streak and Arkansas Traveler . " Be careful with heirlooms , " concord to " Mother Jones " magazine , citing the region ’s hotness and humidness as tricky for their yield setting . " Mother Jones " recommends Arkansas Traveler and Creole for good functioning in the sultry mood .

Small Tomatoes

" Mother Jones " recommends Juliet for grapevine Lycopersicon esculentum , as do horticulturalists in Georgia and Mississippi . Florida filename extension service factor list Cupid , Jolly Elf , Santa , St. Nick and Tami G for grape love apple , Super Sweet 100 for cherry tomato ; and Patio , Cherry Grande , Roma and San Marzano for tomatoes suitable for containers .

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