Mona F1 is a hybrid tomato from Technisem and a popular choice in Nigeria for the rainy season, while also doing well in the dry season. Plants are vigorous and determinate. Fruits are thick, round, very firm and bright red, about 80-90 g each. It has high resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0 and 1, intermediate resistance to nematodes, and resistance to bacterial wilt. First harvest is about 65-70 days after transplanting.
Product details
- Crop: Tomato
- Variety: Mona F1
- Type: Hybrid F1, determinate
- Fruit: Round, very firm, bright red, 80-90 g
- Resistance: Fusarium wilt races 0 and 1 (high), nematodes (intermediate), bacterial wilt
- Maturity: About 65-70 days after transplanting
- Pack size: 5g
- Brand/maker: Technisem
How to plant
- Sow in seed trays for best use of costly hybrid seed; one seed per cell, 0.5-1 cm deep.
- Transplant after about 4 weeks, at 50 cm between plants and 75-90 cm between rows.
- In the rainy season, use raised beds and good drainage.
- Mix compost or manure into the beds before planting.
Care after planting
- Stake or mulch to keep fruits clean in wet weather.
- Top-dress with NPK about 3 weeks after transplanting and again at flowering.
- Scout often for leaf spots and blight in the rains and act early.
- Harvest from about 65-70 days after transplanting.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mona F1 good for the rainy season?
It is bred to set fruit well in heavy rain and has resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt, which are common in wet weather.
How many seedlings will a 5g pack give?
Tomato has roughly 250-350 seeds per gram, so a 5g pack holds over a thousand seeds. Raising seedlings in trays reduces waste.
When can I harvest Mona F1?
About 65-70 days after transplanting, depending on weather and feeding.
Can I keep seed from Mona F1 fruits?
No. It is an F1 hybrid; saved seed gives uneven plants and lower yields.
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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