Rio Grande Tomato Seeds – 20g

Rio Grande tomato seeds are open pollinated tomato seeds variety that produces meaty and pear shaped tomato fruits. The tomato fruits produced by this variety have a thick flesh which makes them have a long shelf life.

The pear shape of the tomato fruits also make them desirable tp Nigerian consumers as pear shaped tomato fruits are highly favoured in Nigeria.

Rio Grande tomato variety has resistances to Fusarium Wilt and Verticilum Wilt. It can also tolerate high temperature unlike most tomato varieties.

Rio Grande Tomato variety matures in 75 – 85 days after transplanting. The germination time of the seeds is 7 – 14 days.

This tomato variety has a determinate growing pattern.

Product Features

• Colour: Red tomato fruits
• Shape: Pear shaped tomato
• Plant Quality: Hardy and rugged
• Package Size: Pack of 20 grams
• Time to Maturity: 75 – 85 days after transplanting
• Growth Habit: Determinate
• Weight of Fruit: 95 g
• Disease Resistances: Bacterial Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, nematode and TMV (Tomato Mosaic Virus).
• Brand: Hortus

Characteristics of Rio Grande Tomato Seeds

The following are the characteristics of Rio Grande F1 tomato seeds:

• Rio Grande tomato seed variety is a determinate tomato variety.
• It has a maturity time of 75 – 85 days after transplanting.
• It can produce up to 20 tons per acre.
• It has resistances to Verticilium Wilt and Fusarium Wilt.
• It can be planted in the open field and in a greenhouse.

Advantages of planting Rio Grande tomato seeds

The following are the advantages of planting Rio Grande seeds:

• This variety can produce 20 tons of tomato fruits per acre. This is a great yield for an open pollinated variety.
• This variety can be grown in all zones or areas of Nigeria.
• The pear shape of the tomato fruits is a plus in the Nigerian market.
• This variety can do well in all the seasons in Nigeria.
• It has resistances and tolerances to some pests and diseases.

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