Rio Grande

Productive, fresh market and processing variety. Plants are determinate, strong growing and rather large. Fruits are medium large (110 grs), square-round in shape, without green shoulder, very firm and jointless. They are nicely red coloured and have high viscosity and high soluble solids. Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium 0+1. Trials in Zimbabwe yielded up to 50% more than local Rio Grande selections.

• •Days To Maturity: 80-90 days
• •Time Of Maturity: Medium
• •Vigour: Strong
• •Shape: Elongated
• •Colour: Red
• •Weight (Grams): 110
• •Firmness: Firm
• •Season: Spring, Summer
• •Cover: Medium, Closed
• •Set Continuance: Continuous
• •Tomato Calyx: Jointless (harvested without calyx)

Validated for Southern African growing conditions with excellent adaptability and performance.

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