Tomato Rio Grande

Tomato Rio Grande

Rio-Grande is an open-pollinated tomato variety with oval fruits suitable for all markets. This variety offers a perfect balance between firmness and juice content making it suitable for a variety of uses

Characteristics

Determinate variety (has definite flowering and fruiting).
Matures in 75 -80 days from
Fruits weigh on average 90 – 100
Yield potential 12-16 tonnes per acre
Very good shelf life and easy to transport long distances with minimal losses.
Very fast at germinating with vigorous
Fruits mature at the same time and thus can be harvested at once.
Well adapted to hot days and cold nights (withstands extremes in temperature).

Cultivation Advice Tomato Rio Grande

Sow in spring 1/16 inch
Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-
Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3inch pots.
Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall,
Either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse
Or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions
And plant out 18 inches apart in a warm and sunny spot in moist, Fertile well drained soil and keep watered

Resistances / Tolerances

Good tolerance against Leaf Roll
Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium

Spacing: 35 cm x 100 cm.

Seed rate: 400 grams per acre (direct seeding) OR 80-100g per acre (transplanted).

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