PLAMOLA

A Stable Harvest for the Professional Segment

The Plamola tomato from Rijk Zwaan is the choice for growers who prioritize predictability and fruit quality. This indeterminate hybrid shows excellent performance under long-term cultivation, providing a stable yield in the range of 100-130 tons per hectare. In intensive vegetable farming, this translates to a reliable supply of plum-shaped produce, highly valued for both the fresh market and processing.

Pathogen Resistance as a Key Advantage

The main difference between Plamola and many alternatives is its robust genetic immunity. The hybrid is professionally protected against the most aggressive diseases typical of greenhouse environments:

• Full spectrum protection against Fusarium and Verticillium wilt.
• Resistance to Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV), which is critical for plastic greenhouse cultivation.
• High tolerance to leaf mold (Cladosporium), powdery mildew, and various types of rot.

Such resistance significantly reduces the need for fungicide applications, saving costs while enhancing the sustainability of the produce.

Fruit Characteristics and Cultivation

The fruits, weighing 80-100 grams, have a classic egg-shaped (plum) form and a rich red color. Their dense structure simplifies logistics, as Plamola tomatoes withstand long-distance transport remarkably well without losing their marketability. A maturation period of 120-130 days places this hybrid in the medium-late group, allowing growers to time harvests for periods when the market is less saturated with early produce.

This variety is ideal for farms equipped with professional greenhouses that utilize intensive nutrition technologies. Despite the longer vegetation period, Plamola compensates with high yields and minimal waste, making it an economically sound investment for any season.