Tomato RIONEX
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| Crop remark: | Strong determinate open pollinated variety with good adaptability to various growing regions. Medium maturing vigorous plant with good standing against yellowing. Firm medium large fruits ideal for both fresh market and processing. Long shelf life (21- 28 days) |
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| Growing region: | Low medium attitudes |
| Cultivation: | Ideal for open field production |
| Seed rate/acre: | 35 gms |
| Approx seeds/gm: | 300 seeds |
| Spacing: | 60 x 60 cm |
| Growth habit: | Determinate |
| Crop architecture: | Closed canopy with Jointed pedicel |
| Days to harvest: | 65 - 70 days after transplanting |
| Harvest period: | 5 - 9 months |
| Fruit shape: | Firm high round fruits with falt blossom end Fruit Weight |
| Fruit weight (g): | 116 g |
| Yield potential: | 20 - 25 tons/acre |
| Disease resistance / tolerance: | Good standing against yellowing |
| Usage: | Eaten raw as a garnish for salads and appetizers, sliced thinly for sandwiches, or added to various pasta, meat, and vegetable dishes. They are also used in soups, stews, and sauces. Processed into jam, paste, puree |
| Health Benefits: | Rich in Vitamins C, K and Ascorbic acid, sources of folate, minerals such potassium, magnesium. Has antioxidants and anti-inflamatory, helps to reduce cholestral level |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo, 100 seeds, 300 seeds, 2.5 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g |