Variety characteristics:

• 459 Maf's Brown #9 is a compact, indeterminate dwarf tomato producing smooth, slightly flattened beefsteak fruits weighing approximately 4.2 to 7.1 oz. The tomatoes ripen from green through brick red and warm orange to a distinctive copper-brown finish, with subtle olive shading possible around the shoulders. Their juicy beefsteak flesh offers a rich, gently spicy flavor balanced by pleasant sweetness and a savory tomato finish. Compact plants grow approximately 2.6 feet tall, carry sparse regular foliage, and continue producing from midseason until frost. Support the sturdy stems and grow the plants on two or more main shoots for better harvest potential. Excellent for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, roasting, and small-batch sauces.