Picolino F1

Consistent yields and minimized risks

Working with the indeterminate 'Picolino F1' from De Ruiter Seeds means you can forget about constant treatments against soil pathogens. For greenhouse operations, these premium-segment seeds pay off through the lack of culls. The plant is vigorous and requires standard pruning for an indeterminate type, but its strong genetic immunity is very forgiving of minor agrotechnical errors.

Built-in disease protection

The main benefit of this hybrid is its resistance to viral pressure and soil-borne infections. Fusarium, cladosporium, and nematodes are not a threat to Picolino. A huge advantage for the grower: you don't need to drench the greenhouse with pesticides to keep the plant healthy until the end of the season. Issues with root-knot nematodes, which often ruin crops in older soil, are virtually non-existent here.

Yield and marketability

With a weight of 20-40 grams, these fruits offer the perfect cherry format that is always in high demand. The tomatoes are round, bright red, and very uniform. For logistics and sales, this is a major win: they do not crack during harvest and maintain their firmness exceptionally well. Unlike many varieties, Picolino retains its market appeal even after days of storage, which is critical for wholesale supplies.

• Plant type: Indeterminate (unlimited growth).
• Fruit weight: 20–40 g.
• Resistance: Full range of protective barriers, including Fusarium and mosaic virus.
• Application: Professional greenhouse production.

If you are looking for a hybrid that performs predictably throughout the growing season and delivers a stable output of high-quality produce, choosing the Dutch genetics from De Ruiter is a sound investment.