Fla. Admin. Code R. 5G-3.002 (2026)

(1) “Florida No. 1” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:

(a) Basic requirements:

1. Similar varietal characteristics;

2. Mature;

3. Not overripe or soft;

4. Clean;

5. Well developed;

6. Fairly well formed; and

7. Fairly smooth.

(b) Free from:

1. Decay;

2. Freezing injury; and

3. Sunscald.

(c) Not damaged by any other cause.

(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(1), F.A.C.

(2) “Florida Combination” consists of a combination of Florida No. 1 and Florida No. 2 Tomatoes, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, meet the requirements of Florida No. 1 grade. For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(2), F.A.C.

(3) “Florida No. 2” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:

(a) Basic requirements:

1. Similar varietal characteristics;

2. Mature;

3. Not overripe or soft;

4. Clean;

5. Well developed;

6. Reasonably well formed; and

7. Not more than slightly rough.

(b) Free from:

1. Decay;

2. Freezing injury; and

3. Sunscald.

(c) Not seriously damaged by any other cause.

(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(3), F.A.C.

(4) “Florida No. 3” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:

(a) Basic requirements:

1. Similar varietal characteristics;

2. Mature;

3. Not overripe or soft;

4. Clean;

5. Well developed; and

6. May be misshapen.

(b) Free from:

1. Decay; and

2. Freezing injury.

(c) Not seriously damaged by sunscald.

(d) Not very seriously damaged by any other cause.

(e) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(4), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida, Law Implemented 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida. History–New 8-17-80, Formerly 5G-3.02.

Effective: 8/17/1980.