This mid-size slicer has high resistance to late blight and intermediate resistance to early blight combined with great flavor. The 6–8 oz., globe-shaped fruit are smooth and medium-firm with good texture. Deep red internal and external color. High-yielding, medium-sized plants are widely adaptable. Defiant was traditionally bred to inherit the Ph-2 and Ph-3 major genes for late blight (Phytophthora) resistance. Bred by Johnny's in collaboration with North Carolina State University. Determinate. USDA Certified Organic.

Disease Resistance:

• Early Blight (Intermediate)
• Fusarium Wilt races 1, 2 (High)
• Late Blight (High)
• Verticillium Wilt (High)

Specs:

• Packet: 15 seeds
• Avg. 10,850 seeds/oz