East West Padma F1 Tomato Seed | 5g

East West Padma F1 Tomato Seed has built a reputation among Nigerian farmers that few other tomato varieties can match. Walk into any farming community in Nigeria and mention Padma F1 and you will hear story after story of farmers who tried it once and never went back to any other variety. That is the kind of loyalty Padma F1 earns because it delivers real results in real Nigerian conditions.

What makes Padma F1 truly special is its ruggedness. While many hybrid tomato varieties require near perfect conditions to perform, Padma F1 thrives even when conditions are far from ideal. Heavy rainfall, intense heat, high humidity, bacterial wilt pressure — Padma F1 handles all of it and still produces impressive yields that reward the farmer generously at harvest time.

Key features of East West Padma F1 Tomato Seed:

• Extremely vigorous and rugged variety built for tough Nigerian conditions
• Matures in 55 to 70 days after transplanting with some farmers harvesting as early as 55 days
• Produces large, blood red fruits that command premium prices in all Nigerian markets
• Determinate growing habit making farm management straightforward and efficient
• Yield potential of 20 to 30 tonnes per acre with good agronomic practices
• Can be cultivated in all states and all agroclimatic zones of Nigeria
• Exceptional tolerance to bacterial wilt, a major challenge in southern Nigeria
• Performs excellently in humid conditions making it ideal for southern Nigeria
• Strong tolerance to adverse weather including heavy rain and intense heat
• Fruits are turgid, firm and well accepted by buyers across all markets
• Suitable for both fresh market consumption and processing
  Disease resistance and tolerance:
• Bacterial Wilt tolerance
• Fusarium Wilt resistance
• Verticillium Wilt resistance
• Tolerance to common viral diseases
  How to plant:

Prepare a good nursery bed with well drained fertile soil. Sow seeds and transplant when seedlings are 4 to 5 weeks old. Space plants 45cm apart in rows 75cm apart. Padma F1 is a heavy feeder so apply plenty of organic manure and balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season. Install drip irrigation where possible for optimal yield and water use efficiency. Monitor and treat for pests and diseases promptly.