Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Indeterminate tomatoes "SIR Galvan F1"

Technical description

SIR GALVAN F1 – Elongated tomato. Uniform elongated fruit, regular fruit set through the cycle, good red colour and high productivity. Data correlated with the SIR ELYAN F1 type in the catalogue. Resistances: HR: ToMV; V:0; Fol 0,1; TSWV:0; IR: M

Features

• Variety: SIR GALVAN F1
• Species: Tomate nedeterminate
• Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Elongated tomato
• Slot / season: Protected cropping; long cycle
• Earliness: Medium-early
• Form: Elongated
• Colour: Red
• Weight: 130–150 g
• Vigour: Medium internodes, good vigour
• HR/IR resistances: HR: ToMV; V:0; Fol 0,1; TSWV:0; IR: M
• Use: Fresh market; staggered harvesting
• Packaging: Packet of 250 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-019

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: Uniform elongated fruit, regular fruit set through the cycle, good red colour and high productivity. Data correlated with the SIR ELYAN F1 type in the catalogue.
• Intended use: Fresh market; staggered harvesting

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is SIR GALVAN F1 recommended for? A: SIR GALVAN F1 is recommended for the fresh market and staggered harvesting, with the emphasis on uniform elongated fruit, regular fruit set through the cycle, good red colour and high productivity. Data correlated with the SIR ELYAN F1 type in the catalogue. Q2: What technical information matters for SIR GALVAN F1? A: Species: Solanum lycopersicum; type: elongated F1 hybrid; earliness: medium-early; resistances: HR: ToMV; V:0; Fol 0,1; TSWV:0; IR: M. Q3: How is SIR GALVAN 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.