Sunstart F1
Tomato
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A large-fruited hybrid with benchmark transportability and high disease resistance.
Description
Stability and Weight: Why Choose Sunstart F1
In the segment of mid-early determinate tomatoes, farmers often face a dilemma: high yield versus fruit quality. The Sunstart F1 tomato from the American breeding company Monsanto successfully solves this issue by offering a balance between vigorous growth and commercial appeal. This hybrid is designed for those who grow tomatoes for the fresh market and need the confidence that the crop will reach the shelves without losses.
Key Advantages
- Heavyweight among determinates: Fruit weight consistently exceeds 200 grams. The flat-round shape is aesthetically pleasing, and the deep red color catches the buyer's eye.
- Reliable Immunity: Monsanto’s breeding program ensures high resistance to the most dangerous pathogens: Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. This reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications.
- Logistical Potential: Excellent transportability is one of this hybrid's greatest strengths. The firm skin structure allows the tomatoes to be transported over long distances without losing marketability.
Who is this hybrid for?
Sunstart F1 is an optimal choice for farms working in open fields or under plastic tunnels. With a vegetation period of up to 90 days, the hybrid allows for efficient crop scheduling. A potential drawback is the requirement for precise agronomic practices: like most large-fruited hybrids, it demands balanced nutrition, particularly potassium, to reach its full weight potential.
This tomato isn't about experiments; it's about predictable results. If your goal is marketability and stable weight, Sunstart F1 will become a reliable asset for your field.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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. |
Up to 90 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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| Catalog | Catalog → Tomato |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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