Alfons
Tomato
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A high-yielding determinate variety producing over 190 tons/ha with excellent shelf life and virus resistance.
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Alfons: The Industrial Choice for Professional Tomato Growers
Developed by breeders Vasily Blokin-Mechtalin and Konstantin Kulikov, the determinate 'Alfons' tomato has established itself as a staple for commercial vegetable production. Designed for high-tech farming, this variety reaches maturity in 90–100 days. With a recommended plant density of 40,000 to 60,000 plants per hectare, 'Alfons' consistently delivers yields exceeding 190 tons per hectare.
Agronomic Profile and Disease Resistance
The core strength of the 'Alfons' variety lies in its robust genetic defense against common pathogens that threaten profitability:
- Full resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV).
- Proven resistance to Alternaria (early blight) and bacteriosis.
- High tolerance to various plant viral infections.
The plum-shaped fruits, weighing 20–40 grams, are characterized by their two-chamber structure and a dry matter content of 5.50–6.00%, ensuring excellent firmness and quality for both fresh market sales and canning.
Market Positioning and Logistics
Designed with modern supply chains in mind, 'Alfons' offers superior transportability. The fruits maintain their commercial appeal for 10–20 days post-harvest, making them an ideal choice for operations with long logistics chains. For growers aiming for stable, high-volume production for retail chains and processing plants, 'Alfons' represents a reliable, high-performance asset.
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
90-100 days |
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Fruit Weight
Fruit Weight
Tomato fruits are classified by weight as: very small — less than 20 grams; small — 20 — 50 grams; medium — 50 — 100 grams; large — 100 — 200 grams; very large — more than 200 grams. |
20-40 grams |
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Fruit Shape
Fruit Shape
Modern tomato varieties have a diverse fruit shape: flat, flat-round, round, oval, elongated-oval, pear-shaped, plum-shaped, cube-shaped, and cylindrical. On poorly fertile soils and under unfavorable growing conditions, tomato fruits may take on a more rounded shape. |
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Fruit Color
Fruit Color
The fruit color of tomato varieties is influenced by the combination of skin and flesh color. Some varieties have transparent skin, others — yellow. When combined differently, the fruits can acquire quite diverse colors. The fruit color is affected by pigments (lycopene) and thei... |
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Number of chambers
Number of chambers
An important agronomic trait closely related to fruit size, fleshiness, and seed count. The number of chambers in tomato fruits, or locules, ranges from 2 to over 20. They are determined by counting on a cross-section. Multichamberedness is a trait indicating larger fruit size an... |
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Dry Matter Content
Dry Matter Content
The amount of dry matter in tomato fruits, measured in percentages. |
5,50-6,00% |
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Storage
Storage
Depending on the variety characteristics, the storage period for heads may vary from one month for early varieties to eight months for late cabbage varieties. |
10-20 days |
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Yield
Yield
Overall bulb harvest per unit area. Depends on both onion variety characteristics and agronomic practices, fertilizers, and irrigation. Under optimal growing conditions, an onion yield of 100 tons per hectare and above is not considered record-breaking. |
More than 190 tons |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
40-60 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tomato |
| Originator | Блокин-мечталин Василий Иванович |
| Originator | Куликов Константин Константинович |
| Country | Russia |
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