Roma Tomato 'Chrobry' F1

30 seeds

Roma Tomato 'Chrobry' F1 is a vigorous hybrid plum tomato that produces firm, elongated red fruits with thick flesh, few seeds, and excellent flavor. It is ideal for sauces, paste, cooking, canning, drying, and fresh use. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cooler months.

Best Planting Time

• August to November (recommended)
• January to February (spring crop in mild areas)
• Avoid transplanting during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours to speed germination.
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Tomatoes prefer fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy garden soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Keep the soil evenly moist.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 4–6 true leaves (about 4–6 weeks old).

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During late spring in the Gulf, light afternoon shade helps reduce heat stress.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the leaves.
• Reduce fluctuations in watering to help prevent fruit cracking and blossom-end rot.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 45–60 cm between plants.
• 75–100 cm between rows.

Support

• Install stakes, cages, or trellises early.
• Tie plants loosely as they grow to support heavy fruit production.

Harvest

• Harvest 75–90 days after transplanting.
• Pick fruits when they are fully red, firm, and glossy.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.

Fertilization

• Incorporate compost before planting.
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• During flowering and fruiting, use a fertilizer higher in potassium and calcium.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaves instead of fruit.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cooler season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture.
• Ensure good air circulation between plants.
• Monitor for whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, tomato fruitworm, early blight, powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, and blossom-end rot.
• Roma Tomato 'Chrobry' F1 performs well in home gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, large containers, and vegetable gardens throughout the Gulf.