Pele F1 hybrid tomato seeds produced by East-West Seed. It is a premium, high-yielding variety widely cultivated in tropical regions like Uganda.
Key Characteristics & Agronomic Profile
Growth Habit: It is a robust semi-determinate hybrid with strong plant vigor.
Maturity Time: Fruits mature early, typically within 70 to 75 days after transplanting.
Fruit Profile: Produces deep-red, firm, oval to elongated blocky fruits weighing between 130g and 180g.
Shelf Life & Transport: Exceptional firmness offers high resistance to transit damage and a shelf life of up to 21 days.
Disease Resistance: Features built-in Intermediate Resistance (IR) to Bacterial Wilt (BW) and Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV).
Yield Potential: Highly productive, capable of yielding 5 to 8 kg per plant or up to 40 tonnes per acre under optimal management.
Cultivation SpecificationsRecommended Spacing: Row-to-row spacing of 60cm to 75cm and plant-to-plant spacing of 60cm.