Crown F1 is a determinate hybrid tomato from Simlaw Seeds, sold in a 25 g pack for commercial planting. It produces medium, blocky-round fruits of about 200 g that are firm and keep well. It matures early, in about 65 to 70 days. The variety is resistant to bacterial wilt and fusarium wilt, two common causes of sudden tomato death in Nigerian fields. Fruits suit fresh market, sauces and processing.
Product details
- Crop: Tomato
- Variety: Crown F1
- Type: Hybrid F1, determinate
- Maturity: About 65-70 days
- Pack size: 25 g
- Best for: Open-field commercial production
How to plant
- Sow one seed per cell in trays filled with cocopeat or seed mix, about 0.5 cm deep.
- Seeds usually germinate in 5 to 7 days in warm conditions.
- Transplant when seedlings are about 3 to 4 weeks old and sturdy. Bury the stem up to the top two sets of leaves.
- Space plants about 60 cm apart. Plant in the late rainy season or in the dry season with irrigation.
Care after planting
- Give full sun, at least 8 hours a day.
- Water evenly to avoid blossom end rot and fruit cracking.
- Apply manure before planting, then NPK at 2 to 3 weeks and again at flowering.
- Short stakes help keep fruit off the soil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crown F1 good for the rainy season?
Its bacterial and fusarium wilt resistance helps in wet conditions, but tomatoes still do best late in the rains or in the dry season with irrigation.
Does Crown F1 need tall staking?
No. It is determinate, so plants stay compact. Short stakes or a simple string support are enough.
How many plants can a 25 g pack give?
Tomato seed has roughly 250 to 350 seeds per gram, so 25 g can give several thousand seedlings, enough for around an acre or more.
Can I save seeds from Crown F1 tomatoes?
No. It is an F1 hybrid. Saved seed will not grow true and yield will fall.
Delivery
We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.
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