Jet Star Tomato
Flavor: sweet, mild, low-acid
🎯 Best For
Acid-sensitive eaters who want a large reliable nearly crack-free low-acid red slicing tomato
About Jet Star
Jet Star is a classic American hybrid that has been popular since the 1960s for its sweet, mild flavor with very low acidity. The large, smooth red fruits are nearly crack-free and have excellent shelf life. It remains one of the best low-acid red tomatoes for people sensitive to acidity.
Growing Tips
Very low acid — excellent for those who find most tomatoes too acidic. Crack resistant and good shelf life. Stake for the large fruits.
Health & Nutrition
Low AcidHigh Lycopene
Best Uses
slicingfresh eatingsandwicheslow-acid diets
Cooking Uses
FreshSandwichesSalads
Disease Resistance
VF
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.