Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Indeterminate tomatoes "Cabosse F1"

Technical description

CABOSSE F1 – Intermediate between Cornue des Andes and Cœur de bœuf. Large, dense, meaty and firm fruit without pronounced acidity; an original shape with high commercial value. Resistances: HR: Fol:0; ToMV; V:0

Features

• Variety: CABOSSE F1
• Species: Tomate nedeterminate
• Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Intermediate between Cornue des Andes and Cœur de bœuf
• Slot / season: Protected cropping; premium market
• Earliness: Medium
• Form: Elongated, large calibre
• Colour: Red
• Weight: 320–400 g
• Vigour: Well structured, short internodes
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Fol:0; ToMV; V:0
• Use: Premium fresh market; gastronomy
• Packaging: Packet of 100 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-020

Growing recommendations

Grown from transplants, under cover or in the field, with trellising and regular side-shooting. It requires strong light, fertile soil, good drainage and consistent irrigation. Fertilisation is balanced according to growth stage: moderate nitrogen during growth, potassium and calcium for fruit set, firmness and quality.

Growing conditions

• Germination: 6–8 days at 22–25 °C; 10–14 days when sown directly in the ground
• Spacing / density: 2–2.5 plants/m² on their own roots; 1–1.25 plants/m² grafted, trained on two stems.
• Temperatures: Germination at 24°C; emergence in 7–10 days; optimal growing range 18–28°C.
• Exposure: Sun / good light, adapted to the species
• Recommended soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with good structure; adjust fertilisation according to a soil analysis.
• Water needs: Consistent watering, without excess; keep moisture uniform during critical stages.
• Fertilising: Balanced NPK fertilisation, with emphasis on potassium/calcium for fruiting crops and on uniformity for root and leafy crops.
• Productivity: Large, dense, meaty and firm fruit without pronounced acidity; an original shape with high commercial value.
• Intended use: Premium fresh market; gastronomy

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is CABOSSE F1 recommended for? A: CABOSSE F1 is recommended for the premium fresh market and gastronomy, with the emphasis on large, dense, meaty and firm fruit without pronounced acidity; an original shape with high commercial value. Q2: What technical information matters for CABOSSE F1? A: Species: Solanum lycopersicum; type: speciality-shape F1 hybrid; earliness: medium; resistances: HR: Fol:0; ToMV; V:0. Q3: How is CABOSSE F1 grown correctly? A: Grown from transplants, under cover or in the field, with trellising and regular side-shooting. It requires strong light, fertile soil, good drainage and consistent irrigation. Fertilisation is balanced according to growth stage: moderate nitrogen during growth, potassium and calcium for fruit set, firmness and quality.