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Defiant Hybrid Slicing VFFEbLb Tomato Seeds
Defiant Hybrid Slicing VFFEbLb Tomato Seeds deliver dependable, flavorful harvests even when disease pressure is high. Bred to pair high resistance to late blight with intermediate resistance to early blight, Defiant still brings the classic sweet-acid balance gardeners want from a true red slicer. The fruits are smooth, round globes with firm flesh and good texture, ideal for sandwiches, salads, and fresh plates. Plants are widely adaptable and high yielding, producing consistent clusters that color up evenly and hold well after picking.
Ready in about 70 days, Defiant grows compact and manageable, making it an easy fit for small gardens and raised beds. Determinate vines reach about 3 feet in full sun and benefit from a sturdy cage to support steady sets of 6–8 ounce fruit. Resistance to Verticillium Wilt and Fusarium Wilt (Races 1 and 2), along with its blight package, helps keep plants vigorous for a reliable, extended picking window. If you need a slicer that balances flavor with resilience, Defiant is built to perform when the forecast doesn’t cooperate.
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Sow Method: Start Indoors
Sowing Depth: ¼ Inch
Plant Spacing: 24–36 Inches
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Height: 3 Feet
Fruit Size: 6–8 Ounces
Growth Habit: Determinate
Disease Resistance: Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt (Races 1 and 2), Early Blight, Late Blight
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