Emerald F1 Hybrid Tomato Seed

Emerald F1 Hybrid Tomato Seed is the kind of variety that makes tomato farming rewarding and predictable. If you are tired of tomato varieties that disappoint in one season and then perform in another, Emerald F1 is built for consistency. It produces high quality fruits season after season, whether you are growing in the rainy season or post rainy season, giving you the reliability that every serious Nigerian farmer needs.

One of the biggest advantages of Emerald F1 is how quickly it matures. At just 60 to 65 days after transplanting, you can have market ready tomatoes faster than most other varieties, which is a huge advantage especially during periods of high tomato demand in the market. The fruits are uniform, blocky and bright red with excellent firmness that holds up well during transportation and storage.

Key features of Emerald F1 Hybrid Tomato Seed:

• Early maturity of 60 to 65 days after transplanting
• Determinate saladette type with compact, manageable growth
• Produces uniform blocky bright red fruits weighing 80 to 100 grams each
• Excellent firmness ideal for both fresh market and long distance transportation
• Very good leaf cover protecting fruits from sunscald
• High yield with a population of 20,000 to 30,000 stands per hectare
• Strong disease resistance package
• Thrives in hot climates making it suitable for year round cultivation in Nigeria
• Suitable for both fresh market sales and processing
  Disease resistance:
• High resistance to Verticillium Wilt
• High resistance to Fusarium Wilt races 1 and 2
• Intermediate resistance to Bacterial Wilt
  How to plant:

Start seeds in a well prepared nursery bed or seed trays. Transplant seedlings to the field when they are 4 to 5 weeks old. Space plants 45cm apart in rows 75cm apart. Water consistently and apply balanced fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season. Monitor for pests and diseases and treat promptly when noticed.