Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Cristal PhR F1': Robust Red Pole Tomato with Excellent Resistance

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Cristal PhR F1' is a high-quality vine tomato variety that stands out for its aromatic fruits, robust growth, and excellent resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans). This F1 hybrid variety produces red, round fruits weighing approximately 90–120 grams, suitable for fresh consumption, salads, and culinary preparations. Thanks to its combination of healthy growth and multiple resistances, Cristal PhR F1 is ideal for both outdoor cultivation and protected cultivation in greenhouses or under plastic.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Cristal PhR F1'

Cristal PhR F1 is a robust vine tomato selected for its productivity, flavor, and disease resistance. The fruits are aromatic, round, and medium-sized (90–120 grams), and grow on long trusses. The combination of excellent flavor and reliable fruit set makes this tomato popular with home gardeners, hobbyists, and professional growers.

Key Features:

• Red vine tomatoes of 90–120 grams

• Aromatic and tasty fruits

• Very robust growth and healthy plants

• Multiple resistances, especially against late blight (PhR)

• Suitable for outdoor and protected cultivation

• Indeterminate growth, continuous fruiting

Thanks to these characteristics, Cristal PhR F1 produces stable harvests of medium-sized, aromatic tomatoes, ideal for fresh consumption and culinary applications.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Cristal PhR F1 is an indeterminate variety, meaning the plant grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the season. Thanks to its robust growth and multiple resistances, this variety also performs exceptionally well outdoors, where other vine tomatoes can be susceptible to diseases. Naturally, the variety also grows well in greenhouses or under plastic.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February to March indoors

• Plant out: After the last frost in open ground or greenhouse

• Location: Sunny, warm and sheltered

• Soil: Nutritious, humus-rich and well-drained

• Support: Necessary because of the height and fruit load

• Water and nutrition: Regularly, preferably at the base of the plant

The combination of healthy growth, robustness and resistance means that Cristal PhR F1 delivers stable harvests of aromatic red vine tomatoes with an excellent flavour.

Use in the Kitchen

The red fruits of Cristal PhR F1 are versatile:

• Perfect for fresh consumption and salads

• Ideal as a spread, in sandwiches or light culinary applications

• Thanks to its aromatic taste and firm structure, it is also suitable for soups, sauces and stews.

• The medium-sized fruits of 90–120 grams are practical for portion preparation

The combination of aroma, firmness and robustness makes this vine tomato an excellent choice for home gardeners and hobby growers who want to harvest reliable and tasty tomatoes.

Why choose Tomato 'Cristal PhR F1'?

✔ Red vine tomatoes of 90–120 grams
✔ Aromatic, medium-sized fruits
✔ Robust growth and healthy plants
✔ Very high resistance to late blight (PhR)
✔ Suitable for outdoor and protected cultivation
✔ Indeterminate growth with continuous fruit setting
✔ Ideal for fresh consumption, salads and light culinary applications