Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Appleberry Orange PhR F1': Strawberry-shaped Orange Cherry Tomato with Excellent Flavor

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Appleberry Orange PhR F1' is a striking cherry tomato that excels in flavor, yield, and resistance. This variety produces strawberry-shaped, orange fruits weighing 20–25 grams, with a delicious, sweet-fruity flavor. Thanks to its high resistance and versatile cultivation options, Appleberry Orange PhR F1 is an ideal choice for both amateur gardeners and professional growers.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Appleberry Orange PhR F1'

This cherry tomato combines aesthetics with quality. The strawberry-shaped, orange fruits are perfectly uniform in size, making for an attractive presentation. With a fruit weight of 20–25 grams, this tomato is ideal for fresh consumption, salads, snack vegetables, or culinary uses such as garnish.

The flavor of Appleberry Orange PhR F1 is excellent: sweet, aromatic, and full-bodied. This makes it a tasty addition to the well-known varieties Appleberry Red F1 and Appleberry Yellow F1, allowing gardeners to cultivate a colorful and varied selection.

Very Resistant Breed

A key advantage of Appleberry Orange PhR F1 is its high resistance to diseases, including late blight (phytophthora) and brown rot. This resistance makes cultivation easier and more reliable, even under changing weather conditions or during wet seasons.

Due to these characteristics, this breed is very suitable for:

• outdoor cultivation in open ground

• greenhouse and tunnel cultivation

Cultivation and Growing Conditions

The Appleberry Orange PhR F1 grows as a compact vine tomato and produces a high yield of uniformly shaped fruits. For optimal growth and productivity, the following applies:

• Sowing: February to April indoors or in a heated greenhouse

• Planting out: After the last chance of frost

• Location: Full sun, preferably sheltered from strong winds

• Soil: Nutritious, well-drained soil

• Watering: Regularly and evenly, preferably at the foot of the plant

• Support: Tying to stakes or rope is recommended to support the branches

Regular pinching allows the plant to focus its energy on producing high-quality fruits with optimum flavour.

Use in the Kitchen

The strawberry-shaped fruits of Appleberry Orange PhR F1 are versatile in use:

• delicious as a snack tomato

• colorful addition to salads

• ideal for tapas and snacks

• suitable for garnishing dishes and snacks

Thanks to their sweet, aromatic flesh, these tomatoes are very popular with young and old.

Why choose Tomato 'Appleberry Orange PhR F1'?

✔ Strawberry-shaped, orange cherry tomatoes
✔ Excellent taste and aromatic flesh
✔ Fruit weight 20–25 grams
✔ High yield
✔ Highly resistant to phytophthora and brown rot
✔ Suitable for outdoors and greenhouses
✔ Perfect to combine with Appleberry Red F1 and Yellow F1