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The FF means a resistance to Fusarium Wilt Races 1 and 2. The Tswv is a resistance to tomato-spotted wilt Virus. The Eb is a resistance to Early Blight. And the Lb is a resistance to Late Blight.

Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties. Cornell University maintains an excellent list to help you with plant selection.

“Disease resistant” means the cultivar is less susceptible to common diseases. Resistance to certain diseases is often designated on tags or descriptions by letters such as A,V,F,N or T.

First, use tomato varieties with resistance to fungal wilts. Resistant plants are labeled VF on the plant tag or in the plant description, to indicate disease resistance.

Some gardeners prefer tomato plants that produce small fruit. Popular cherry tomato varieties include the ‘Jolly’, ‘Sweet Baby Girl’ and ‘Super Sweet 100’ hybrids.

Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties. Cornell University maintains an excellent list to help you with plant selection.