Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Indeterminate tomatoes "VP1 F1 (pink tomato)"

Technical description

VP1 F1 (pink tomato) – Pink beef tomato / Rose de Berne type. The earliest variety in the pink segment, high yield, large firm fruit, very good quality and attractive presentation. Resistances: HR: Ff A,B,C,D,E; Fol 0,1; ToMV 0,1,2; V:0; IR: M, S

Features

• Variety: VP1 F1 (pink tomato)
• Species: Tomate nedeterminate
• Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Pink beef tomato / Rose de Berne type
• Slot / season: Protected cropping, spring–summer
• Earliness: Foarte timpurie
• Form: Round
• Colour: Pink
• Weight: 200–250 g
• Vigour: Low
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Ff A,B,C,D,E; Fol 0,1; ToMV 0,1,2; V:0; IR: M, S
• Use: Premium fresh market
• Packaging: Packet of 250 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-015

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: The earliest variety in the pink segment, high yield, large firm fruit, very good quality and attractive presentation.
• Intended use: Premium fresh market

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is VP1 F1 (pink tomato) recommended for? A: VP1 F1 (pink tomato) is recommended for the premium fresh market, with the emphasis on being the earliest variety in the pink segment, high yield, large firm fruit, very good quality and attractive presentation. Q2: What technical information matters for VP1 F1 (pink tomato)? A: Species: Solanum lycopersicum; type: pink F1 hybrid; earliness: very early; resistances: HR: Ff A,B,C,D,E; Fol 0,1; ToMV 0,1,2; V:0; IR: M, S. Q3: How is VP1 F1 (pink tomato) 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.