Kilele F1 is a hybrid tomato from Syngenta. The plants are vigorous and set firm, oval fruits that keep well after harvest, which helps when you transport to distant markets. It is medium-early, with first harvest about 75 days after transplanting. It is bred with resistance to several common tomato wilts and viruses, so it suits commercial farmers who want steady yields.
Product details
- Crop: Tomato
- Variety: Kilele F1
- Type: Hybrid F1
- Maturity: About 75 days after transplanting
- Pack size: 500 or 1000 seeds (choose on order)
- Brand: Syngenta
How to plant
- Sow in seed trays with clean, free-draining media. One seed per cell saves expensive hybrid seed.
- Transplant at 4-5 weeks, in the cool of the evening.
- Space about 50 cm between plants and 90-100 cm between rows (double rows on raised beds also work).
- Plant at the start of the rains or in the dry season with drip or furrow irrigation.
Care after planting
- Stake or trellis early; Kilele carries heavy fruit loads.
- Feed with NPK at transplanting and top-dress with a potassium-rich fertilizer at fruit set for firm fruits.
- Water evenly and mulch to keep soil moisture steady.
- Pick at the breaker (first colour) stage for long-distance markets.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kilele F1 good for market farmers?
The fruits are firm and oval with a long shelf life, so they bruise less in baskets and last longer at the market.
How soon can I harvest Kilele F1?
First harvest is about 75 days after transplanting, depending on weather and care.
How many plants do 1000 seeds give?
Raised one seed per tray cell, 1000 seeds can give close to 1000 transplants, enough for roughly 0.2-0.25 hectare at normal spacing.
Can I use seed from my Kilele harvest next season?
No. It is an F1 hybrid. Saved seed will not grow true and yields 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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