BUFFALOSUN
Best disease-resistant choice for home gardeners seeking productive, flavorful heirloom tomatoes.
Discover the BUFFALOSUN tomato, a unique variety blending heirloom charm with modern resilience. This indeterminate plant yields abundant, beefy 4-inch fruits with a distinctive pleated shape and a beautiful sunset hue. Enjoy its sweet flavor and smooth texture, perfect for fresh consumption or culinary creations. BUFFALOSUN offers excellent resistance to common diseases like Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, and Late Blight, promising a reliable and fruitful harvest for your garden.
$30.45
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+187%
Above average
Days to maturity
8085
/ - days
Who it's for
- Homeowners desiring a long-lasting display of continuous color
- Gardeners seeking quick, reliable results for their landscape
- Floral designers wanting clean, mess-free indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing support for local pollinator populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting to avoid extra structural support
- Busy growers with limited water access or poor soil quality
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against blight and wilt ensures a reliable garden harvest.
Yield Potential
Indeterminate vines provide a steady, abundant supply of beefy fruit.
Flavor Profile
Balanced sweetness and smooth texture elevate fresh culinary applications.
Growth Reliability
High germination rates and predictable maturity make for stress-free planting.
Visual Appeal
Striking sunset hues and pleated shapes offer unmatched heirloom aesthetics.
Cultivation Ease
High fertilizer needs require consistent attention for optimal plant health.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
80-85 days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Variety Type
Heirloom
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Planting Season
Spring
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Heirloom appearance, modern performance
- Beefy, 4-inch pleated fruit
- Sweet flavor, smooth texture
- Very productive indeterminate vines
- Resistant to common diseases
- Sunset-colored skin and flesh
- Supports healthy eyesight
- Supports cardiovascular health
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the BUFFALOSUN variety for its exceptional reliability and superior quality. Germination rates are consistently reported as near perfect, setting a strong foundation for the season. The resulting plants show remarkable vigor and resilience, adapting well across various soil types. For food crops, the flavor is highlighted as complex and superior to alternatives. Even with a premium price, gardeners find the investment worthwhile due to the dependable yield and consistent results. This variety is highly recommended for its top tier performance.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You will need to provide a sturdy trellis or stake to support its continuous upward growth.
These tomatoes typically reach maturity in 80 to 85 days after transplanting. Plan your planting schedule accordingly to ensure you have enough warm weather for the full duration.
For optimal germination, ensure your soil temperature is between 70°F and 90°F. Because this is a high-yield variety, it also benefits from consistent, high-quality fertilization throughout the growing season.
Yes, this variety is specifically bred for resilience. It offers excellent resistance to Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, and Late Blight, making it a reliable choice for gardeners who have struggled with these issues in the past.
To ensure proper airflow and prevent disease, space your plants 24 to 36 inches apart. This spacing allows the indeterminate vines enough room to spread and makes harvesting the 4-inch fruits much easier.
While the seeds have a life of up to 3 years if stored properly, BUFFALOSUN is a unique variety that may not grow 'true to type' if you save seeds from hybrid-influenced heirloom crosses. For the most consistent results, it is best to purchase fresh seeds each season.
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