Source F1
Tomato
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A reliable large-fruited hybrid for long-distance transportation and storage with excellent marketability.
Description
Stable Yield for Commercial Success
The determinant tomato "Source F1" from the American breeding company Monsanto is the top choice for farms focused on long-term supply and retail. Its key value lies in the combination of high marketability and storage life, which is critical for long-distance logistics. With a fruit weight exceeding 200 grams, these tomatoes feature a dense structure, allowing them to be stored for over 30 days without losing quality.
Agrotechnical Features and Usage
This hybrid performs excellently in open fields and temporary film tunnels. The 90–100 day maturation period allows farmers to plan consecutive harvests. Thanks to its determinant growth habit, the plant is compact, which simplifies maintenance and mechanical harvesting.
- Transportation: The firm skin and flesh prevent damage during distribution to retail chains.
- Storage: The variety is perfect for off-season sales, maintaining an attractive appearance and firmness for up to a month.
- Diversity: The unique ability to harvest yellow, orange, and red fruits from the same field provides a competitive edge when creating eye-catching assortments for supermarkets.
"Source F1" is a professional tool for those who do not want to compromise between yield volume and shelf-life. Agronomists value this hybrid for its predictability: when standard nutrition and irrigation programs are followed, the hybrid delivers a consistent crop volume with minimal waste.
Specifications hover over for a hint about the specification
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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. |
More than 200 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 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Tomato |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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