Pilot
Tomato
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A dependable, compact tomato variety with strong resistance to blossom-end rot and excellent shelf life.
Description
A Reliable Choice for Open Field Cultivation
The 'Pilot' tomato is the result of rigorous breeding by the 'Agrofirma Poisk' team and the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing. Designed to meet the needs of both home gardeners and small-scale farmers, this determinate variety has built a reputation for consistency. It is specifically engineered to provide a predictable harvest of uniform, round, red fruits weighing between 60 and 80 grams.
Agronomic Stability
With a maturity period of 90–100 days, 'Pilot' is well-suited for regions where early autumn frosts make long-season varieties risky. One of its most significant traits is its genetic resistance to blossom-end rot, a common challenge in field cultivation that can otherwise devastate yields. This resistance ensures that growers see a higher percentage of marketable fruit at harvest time.
Marketability and Logistics
The fruit structure is dense, which translates into excellent transportability. For growers who supply local markets or move produce from distant fields, this robustness is a vital asset. Beyond its ability to endure handling, the uniform size and round shape make it an excellent candidate for both fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning, as the fruits maintain their integrity during processing.
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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. |
60-80 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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| Catalog | Catalog → Tomato |
| Originator | OOO 'AGROFIRMA POISK' |
| Originator | EDUCATIONAL-SCIENTIFIC CENTER 'VEGETABLE EXPERIMENTAL STATION' |
| Originator | Фгбну Федеральный Научный Центр Овощеводства - 531 |
| Originator | Беков Рустам Хизриевич |
| Originator | Агрофирма Поиск |
| Originator | Горшкова Нина Сергеевна |
| Originator | Тарасенков Иван Илларионович |
| Originator | FGBNU 'FEDERAL'NYJ NAUChNYJ TSENTR OVOShchEVODSTVA' |
| Patent holder | OOO 'AGROFIRMA POISK' |
| Patent holder | Беков Рустам Хизриевич |
| Patent holder | Vniio-filial Fgbnu Fntso |
| Country | Russia |
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