The variety Rio Grande is a determinate (bush), high yielding red plum tomato with very firm fruits weighing 125-140 g. High yielding potential, also suited to outdoor production in protected areas. A very split-resistant tomato with a good flavour. A speciality for the hobby gardener.
Characteristics
Ripening: earlyShape of fruit: round ovalType: plum tomatoColour : redFruit weight : 125-140 gGrowing situation: open ground with protection recommended, under glass
Cultivation
Raise in seed bed: for greenhouse: from January till beginning of April for planting out from March till mid of May
for open ground: from March till beginning of April for planting out from beginning till end of May
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cmSeed germination temperature: 18-22 °CPlanting distance: greenhouse in double rows 75 x 40-60 cm
open ground ca. 100 x 50 cm
Optimal amount of plants: 2-3 plants/m²
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Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Apfeltraum / Annette Glaser und Boris LauferBreeder: b-d EHZCerifications: Demeter
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