Gerkules
Tomato
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Description
The fruits of the Hercules tomato have a round shape with a smooth, glossy, bright red skin and a weight of 90 to 110 grams. The flesh is tender, juicy, meaty, and has a slightly sweet-tart flavor, making this variety suitable for both fresh consumption and canning. Thanks to its excellent taste qualities and optimal size, these tomatoes are ideal for various culinary purposes.
The variety is characterized by a prolonged and extended fruiting period, allowing enjoyment of fresh tomatoes until the first frosts. Fruits store well after harvest for up to 1.5 months and withstand transportation without losing their qualities. All these features make the Hercules tomato a reliable choice for cultivation under various climatic conditions and for obtaining a stable, high-quality yield.
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
120-130 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. |
80-100 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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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. |
More than 30 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. |
70-100 tons |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tomato |
| Originator | Фгбну Федеральный Исследовательский Центр Всероссийский Институт Генетических Ресурсов Растений Имени Н.И.Вавилова |
| Country | Russia |
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