Metis F1

F1 Metis Tmv Ff Va Fol Mi — new, late (122 — 130 days from emergence to fruit ripening) high-yielding hybrid. A completely new type of tomato, distinguished by higher (2-3 times higher than in ordinary tomato) lycopene content. Suitable for cultivation using low-volume technology or on soil. Plants exhibit vigorous growth, even under extreme temperature conditions, they remain well-leafed and continue growing. Leaves are dark green, larger than average, nearly horizontal in the middle part of the plant. First flower cluster forms above the 10-11th leaf, subsequent clusters form every 3 leaves. Inflorescence is simple, long, with 6-8 fruits, without bend, flat-round shape (fruit index 0.8-0.9). Fruits are intensely green in immature state, with dark green spot at base, turning intensely red upon ripening, good taste, very dense, light, transportable, 3-4-chambered. Average fruit weight 130-140 g. Hybrid resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporeosis, fusarium, and also to nematode.