F1 HYBRID TOMATO - Optima Type Large smooth round (10 oz). The indeterminate growth plant has an excellent vegetative vigor & resistance to pathogens. The ripe fruit is bright red in color & has an excellent shelf life. Suitable for greenhouse productions with spring & autumn transplants. Cycle: early Shape: smooth globular Harvesting: manual Intended use: fresh market Weight: 10 oz Resistance/Tollerance: - Nematodes - Verticilliosis - Tracheofusariosis of tomato - Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - Tomato Mosaic Virus - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Sowing in Seedbed: December - March Direct Sowing: April - June Bedding out: April - July Thinning Out: 40x16 Harvest: July - October We suggest using supports for the plants. Hybrid seeds are NON-GMO! The F1 hybrid seed is produced by the union between two distinct seeds. Generally this result is obtained artificially but the grafts, in reality, are also common in nature. The crossing is carried out between species that have excellent characteristics of productivity, resistance to pathogens, or aesthetic results. After years of separate cultivation of the two pure plants, pollination is done manually by crossing the two groups. in this way the hybrid seed will be obtained. The hybrid seed is not able to produce other hybrid seeds but a characteristic to consider is the concentrated & simultaneous maturation of the plant. This convergence of the same characteristic coming from both segregations produces a generation of seeds (precisely called F1) which will produce plant individuals in which the hypothesized character will be very evident. This ameliorative effect will not manifest itself in subsequent generations; in a few generations there will be a progressive attenuation of the character. Our seeds are selected & produced in ITALY & they are packaged in sealed sachets. For sowing, repotting & harvesting periods follow the instructions on the package. Non GMO Premium quality 100% natural Non Chemical Shipping does not come with tracking, if you want tracking shipping please choose the shipping upgrade when checking out WE SHIP in 1 BUSINESS DAY! PAY ONLY ONE FLAT SHIPPING FEE NO MATTER HOW MANY PACKS OF SEEDS YOU ORDER! IF YOU BUY 3 OR MORE PACKETS OF SEEDS, I WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER ONE FOR FREE (random seeds) 15 Tomato Optima F1 Seeds, Hybrid Vegetable Italian Rare Non Gmo #tm3131