It is somewhat similar to 'Solar Set' except blossom scars are smoother which allows for more consistent marketable yields during cooler production seasons. The blossom scar smoothness plus heat tolerance should make 'Equinox' a reliable variety for many tomato production regions. Maturity is early, comparable to 'Solar Set'. Determinate vines are similar to 'Solar Set' and either should not be pruned or only lightly pruned. Fruit ripen well on the vine or when picked mature-green and gassed.
Flavor is good.
Pedicels are jointed and shoulder color is light green. Fruit are tolerant to all major disorders and hold up well under adverse conditions. Equinox' has the standard resistance of the presently grown varieties in Florida, Fusarium Wilt races 1 and 2, Verticillium Wilt race 1, and gray leafspot. Fruit are tolerant to stem scar water uptake, thus reducing incidence of soft rot caused by Erwinia.