Rio Grande Tomato Seeds (OP Brand) -100g
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Rio Grande Tomato Seeds (OP Brand) -100g

Original price was: ₦15,000.Current price is: ₦14,000.

Rio Grande Tomato seed (OP seed) produces high yields of large red pear-shaped tomatoes. They are thick and meaty, with a flavor that is mildly sweet with a little of that old fashioned tart tomato flavor. One of the best paste tomatoes to grow in hot climates and will withstand extremes in temperature, both hot and cold. An excellent choice for beginner gardeners. Highly disease resistant.

Product specifications

  • Latin Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
  • Product Weight: 400 milligrams / approximately 140-150 seeds
  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Flavor: Meaty with great flavor
  • Days to Harvest: 75 to 85 days (after transplanting outdoors)
  • Growth Habit: Determinate – while staking is not required, it is recommended to support these high yielding plants
  • Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Seed Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4″)
  • Row Spacing: 90 cm (36″)
  • Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36″)
  • Growing Height: 38-60 cm (15-24″)
  • Best Container Size: 18″+
  • Disease Resistance: fusarium 1 & 2, verticillium wilt
  • Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
  • 100g
Rio grande Tomato (OP seeds)

Original price was: ₦15,000.Current price is: ₦14,000.

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Rio Grande tomato (OP seeds) are large pear-shaped fruits that work well for making BBQ sauces, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and purees. They make great dehydrated or sun-dried tomatoes. They are always delicious freshly sliced for salads and sandwiches, too.  Rio Grande tomato seeds produce well and can withstand changes in temperature. They are generally used for preserving but are also wonderful straight off the vine. This variety grows 6 Oz tomatoes in about 80 days.

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Eating of tomatoes and tomato-based products has been linked to improved skin health too.

They are an excellent variety for fresh market and processing. These tomatoes are perfect for making tomato paste, sauce, and juice. This vigorous variety is well adapted to extreme temperatures and VFF resistant. Due to the potential of heavy crops and to keep the fruit clean and easy to pick, it is recommended to support plants with stakes or cages.

Planting of Rio grande Tomato seed (OP seed)

Grow these Rio Grande tomato seeds (OP seed) in a nursery for 6-8 weeks before transplanting to the field, plant the seeds in a flat 1/4″ deep and 1″ apart. Keep the temperature at 70-75 degrees F until germination, as well as provide adequate light in a sunny window or under a grow light; keep the soil moist, but make sure drainage is adequate. When the second set of leaves emerges, transplant the seedlings into individual pots; bury the stems up to the lowest set of leaves to grow strongly rooted plants. A week before planting the seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them; tomatoes cannot endure cold weather, and should not be transplanted outside until all threat of frost has passed. When the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F, plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves. Space the plants 2′ apart. For companion planting benefits, plant heirloom tomato seeds with carrots or onions, but avoid planting them with cabbage or tomatoes.

Harvesting of Rio grande Tomato (OP seed)

Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly. The mature color also indicates ripeness. If the stem does not come easily off the vine, cut it with scissors. Vine-ripened tomatoes have the best flavor, but as soon as frost comes, all tomatoes should be harvested, even the green ones. Unripe tomatoes will ripen eventually if kept in a warm place out of direct sunlight.

Importance of eating Tomatoes

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Eating tomatoes and tomato-based products has been linked to improved skin health too. Paste tomatoes like the Rio Grande have denser, drier flesh and fewer seeds, making them meaty, thick, and ready to turn into a rich sauce. Rio Grande tomatoes are flavorful enough to do double duty as fresh-eating tomatoes.

Benefits of growing Rio grande tomato seed (OP seed)

  • The tomato variety Rio Grand is suitable for many types of processing.
  • Rio Grande Tomato (OP seeds) fruits can be preserved in their entirety.
  • The high yield of tomatoes, not large in size, will allow them to be processed into sauces, ketchup, and dressings.
  • The sugar and dry matter content allow you to dry fruits.
  • Rio tomato variety Grande grows no higher than 80 cm.
  • The tomato bush does not require garter or pinching.
  • Stumps are moderate in stems.
  • Fruits on each plant can be up to 120 pcs.
  • The weight of one tomato varies from 70g to 150g.
  • The fruits are well preserved and perfectly transferred FNF transport.
  • Rio Grande is one of those tomatoes, which are very resistant to diseases of solanaceous crops.
  • Withstand extremes in temperature.

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