The 2020 Rodeo Tomato has been announced and it is “Red Snapper”. How’s that for an enticing name? The rodeo tomato is chosen based on 2-3 year trials that test and compare around 20-40 tomato varieties. Rodeo tomatoes are measured against tried and true varieties from the past and are scrutinized on performing as well or possibly better. Some specifications rodeo tomatoes are tested for are: fruit production, quality of fruit, disease resistance, health of the plant, and even the aesthetic aspect of the tomato plant.
It looks like the “Red Snapper” tomato has made the cut and since it’s earned the prestigious title 2020 Rodeo Tomato we should take a look at what you can look forward to. Rainbow Gardens has already received a limited amount of the 2020 Rodeo Tomato “Red Snapper” and we’ll be sure to bring in more throughout February. No matter which tomato you choose to grow, get started early because San Antonio has a short growing season before the heat of summer sets in and shuts down fruit production.
2020 Rodeo Tomato
“Red Snapper” Characteristics
The 2020 Rodeo Tomato, “Red Snapper” is a hybrid, determinate tomato variety that has a bush growth habit. “Red Snapper” plants produce big yields of round, large to extra large fruits. Vine ripe tomatoes develop in about 75 days and are deep red in color, but the plant is great for mature green tomatoes too. Once harvested, the “Red Snapper” tomato is purported to have a long shelf life. No rotting on the counter a few days after picking!
Perhaps one of the most exciting characteristics of the “Red Snapper” 2020 Rodeo Tomato is its disease resistance. It is resistant to: Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Verticillium Wilt, Gray Leaf Spot, Alternaria Stem Canker, and Fusarium Wilt. When choosing the right tomatoes for your garden in San Antonio, disease resistance should be high on your list; and the list of disease that “Red Snapper” has tolerance to is impressive.
Another great characteristic to look for when choosing tomatoes to grow in San Antonio is heat tolerance. If you’ve experienced San Antonio through any summer, you know just how brutal the heat can get. It’s just a fact that when the temperatures start to rise, tomatoes have difficulty setting fruit. The more heat tolerance a tomato variety has, the better the chance you having fruit set in the heat, and harvesting mature, vine ripe tomatoes before the temperatures get extreme.
Sounds like the 2020 Rodeo Tomato “Red Snapper” is going to be a great one! I’d advise calling our locations to check on availability of the rodeo tomato. While we plan to keep them in stock, once the word is out, they sell out fast! If you need advice on growing tomatoes, check out our other blogs and our February 22nd and February 29th seminar events this year. Now “snap” to it!
~The Happy Gardener, Lisa Mulroy
how can i get my hands a couple RED SNAPPER tomato plants?
Hi Robert,
Call the location that is closest to you and see if they are in stock. We can hold a few plants for you for a couple of days.
Bandera: 210-680-2394
Thousand Oaks: 210-494-6131
where can I buy the rodeo tomato plants
Maria,
Both of our locations will be carrying the 2020 Rodeo tomato,”Red Snapper”. It’s always best to call ahead on the day you plan to visit to make sure they are still in stock. You’ll find our phone numbers for both locations in the link.https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/about-us/#store-info
I live in eastern North Carolina so buying plants would not be desirable so my question is how do I order seeds to start my plants early B Williams monkey junction , NC
Hi Ben,
I would look into a local NC nursery to buy tomato seeds from them so you are getting the seeds for tomatoes that are most likely to do well in your region. We do not have online sales available at this time.
This is the best tomato i have ever had, the bush is sturdy and gives plenty of tomatoes. I would like to plant more for a fall garden. This is the best.
This is the best tomato i have ever had, the bush is sturdy and gives plenty of tomatoes. I would like to plant more for a fall garden.
That’s great to hear! Our fall tomatoes are expected in sometime later this week along with some other fall vegetables. I would advise checking the location you shop at around Thursday or Friday to see if they have arrived, or you can check out our Facebook page or Instagram (found at top of front page) for updates.
where can i get red snapper tomato seed?
We might get them in the store in January sometime if they are available from our distributor. We most likely will carry the transplants in February as well. Will know more closer to the date. Otherwise, you would probably just need to do a search on the internet through different seed companies.
Help!!! Where can I get Red Snapper seeds?
We might get them in the store in January sometime if they are available from our distributor. We most likely will carry the transplants in February as well. Will know more closer to the date. Otherwise, you would probably just need to do a search on the internet through different seed companies.