Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Bellandine F1': Robust Beefsteak Tomato of the Andean Horn Type

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Bellandine F1' is a high-quality beefsteak tomato of the Andean horn type, excelling in flavor, texture, and resilience. This variety is ideal for growers seeking a productive, robust tomato with a very high tolerance to blossom-end rot. Thanks to its healthy growth and extensive resistance, Bellandine F1 is a reliable choice for both outdoor cultivation and protected greenhouse production.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Bellandine F1'

Bellandine F1 produces characteristically elongated, red-colored fruits weighing approximately 200 grams. The flesh has a fine texture and exceptional flavor, making the tomatoes ideal for fresh consumption, salads, culinary uses, and processing.

The tomatoes are particularly robust and have a very high tolerance to fruit rot at the blossom end, making them reliable even under changing weather conditions.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Bellandine F1 is a productive, robust beefsteak tomato that performs well outdoors but also thrives in greenhouses. The plant develops healthily, is strong, and reliable, making cultivation simple and successful.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February to April indoors

• Planting out: After the last frost, in the open ground or large pots

• Location: Sunny and sheltered, preferably well ventilated

• Soil: Nutritious, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Regularly, at the base of the plant

• Support: Tying to stakes or ropes promotes healthy growth and maximum yield.

Thanks to its robust growth and resistance, Bellandine F1 is suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Disease resistances

Bellandine F1 offers extensive resistances, making it an excellent choice for sustainable and reliable cultivation:

• Mosaic virus

• Fusarium

• Verticillium

• Nematode infestation

These characteristics make the variety ideal for both outdoor cultivation and protected cultivation in greenhouses, with minimal risk of fruit loss due to diseases.

Use in the Kitchen

The elongated Bellandine F1 beefsteak tomatoes are versatile in use:

• Delicious as a fresh beefsteak tomato for salads and sandwiches

• Perfect for culinary preparations, such as sauces and casseroles

• Ideal for processing and preserving

• Exceptional taste and fine texture make it a favorite in the kitchen

The combination of robustness and taste ensures an optimal balance between yield and culinary quality.

Why choose Tomato 'Bellandine F1'?

✔ Andean horn type beefsteak tomato
✔ Typical elongated fruits of about 200 grams
✔ Very high tolerance to fruit rot at the blossom end
✔ Robust, productive and suitable for outdoor cultivation and greenhouses
✔ Fine fruit structure and exceptional taste
✔ Resistance to mosaic virus, fusarium, verticillium and nematodes
✔ Healthy growth and reliable harvest