Tomato Pietrarrossa

Description

Tomato Pietrarossa F1 is a high-performing determinate hybrid variety ideal for both processing and fresh market use. This short, bushy plant provides excellent leaf cover, protecting the fruits from sunscald and ensuring uniform ripening. With a yield potential exceeding 110 metric tons per hectare, this variety is suitable for a wide range of growing conditions across Southern Africa.

The oval-shaped fruits are firm, have a deep internal red color, and are rich in flavor with a high brix level of 6%, making them perfect for processing and direct consumption. Its 70-75 days to maturity makes it an early option for growers looking for reliable and high-quality results.

Key Features:
🌱 Plant Traits:

• Determinate, bushy growth with good leaf cover.

🍅 Fruit Characteristics:

• Oval, firm fruits with a deep red color and excellent uniformity.
• High brix content (6%) for enhanced flavor and processing quality.

🛡️ Disease Resistance:

• High resistance to Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt (Va), Fusarium Wilt (Fol:0,1), and Grey Leaf Spot (Ss).
• Intermediate resistance to nematodes (Ma, Mi, Mj).

📈 High Yield Potential:

• Over 110 metric tons per hectare under optimal conditions.

📅 Maturity:

• 70-75 days from transplanting, making it an early-maturing variety.

Product Characteristics Summary:

• Type: Determinate high-yielding hybrid for processing and fresh market.
• Maturity: 70-75 days from transplanting.
• Fruit: Oval, firm, deep red color, uniform size and shape, high brix (6%).
• Average Fruit Weight: 70-100g.
• Recommended Plant Population: 25,000-30,000 plants per hectare.
• Disease Resistance:
  • HR: Anthracnose, Verticillium (Va), Fusarium race 0,1 (Fol), Grey Leaf Spot (Ss).
  • IR: Nematodes (Ma, Mi, Mj).