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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Dafne F1

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Dafne F1

A large tomato of 120 – 140 g that shows good results in both protected cultivation and in the open ground.

Unit

seed
Graduated prices
From 100 seeds for 0,100 per seed
From 500 seeds for 0,076 per seed
From 1000 seeds for 0,071 per seed
Total amount (seed)
Total incl. VAT: 12,10Total (excl. VAT): 10,00

Description

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Dafne F1': High-yielding large salad tomato

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Dafne F1' is a high-yielding, large salad tomato that performs exceptionally well in both protected and open-field cultivation. With its red, medium-to-large fruits weighing 120–140 grams, Dafne F1 is ideal for fresh consumption, salads, and culinary applications. Thanks to its resistance to cracking, Fusarium wilt, and nematodes, this F1 hybrid variety is a reliable choice for home gardeners, hobbyists, and professional growers.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Dafne F1'

Dafne F1 combines high yields, robust plant development, and excellent fruit quality. The large, round to slightly flattened red tomatoes have a tender, juicy texture, ideal for fresh cooking. This variety is highly resistant to cracking, ensuring a stable and reliable harvest, even in changing weather conditions.

Key Features:

  • Large red salad tomatoes, 120–140 grams each

  • High yielding, suitable for both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation

  • Robust plant with strong growth and fruiting

  • Resistant to cracking, Fusarium and nematodes

  • Indeterminate growth, continuous fruiting

  • Ideal for fresh consumption and salads

Dafne F1 is recommended as a replacement for the discontinued Vanessa F1, thanks to its equivalent quality and harvest reliability.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Dafne F1 is an indeterminate tomato, meaning the plant grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the season. Due to its robust plant development and resistance, this variety performs excellently in protected cultivation under plastic or in greenhouses, but also thrives in open ground in sunny, well-drained locations.

Cultivation advice:

  • Sowing: February–March indoors

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

  • Location: Sunny, warm and sheltered from strong winds

  • Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained and nutritious

  • Support: Recommended for optimal fruit quality

  • Water and feed: Regular and consistent, especially during fruit development

  • Maintenance: Topping and pruning helps with continuous fruiting and healthy plants

Thanks to its high resistance and robust growth, Dafne F1 delivers consistent harvests of large, red salad tomatoes with excellent flavour and texture.

Use in the Kitchen

The large, juicy fruits of Dafne F1 are versatile:

  • Ideal for fresh consumption and salads, where the juiciness and flavour are optimally expressed.

  • Perfect as a spread or in sandwiches

  • Suitable for light culinary applications, such as tomatoes in pasta dishes or tapas.

  • Thanks to their crack resistance, the fruits are ideal for harvesting and storage without loss of quality

The combination of large, firm fruits and excellent flavor makes Dafne F1 a favorite for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts.

Why choose Tomato 'Dafne F1'?

✔ Large red salad tomatoes of 120–140 grams
✔ High yield and robust plant development
✔ Resistant to cracking, Fusarium and nematodes
✔ Suitable for outdoor and protected cultivation
✔ Indeterminate growth, continuous fruit setting
✔ Ideal for fresh consumption, salads and light culinary applications
✔ Replacement for Vanessa F1 with equivalent quality

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Height

200 cm.

Article number

D56139

Number of seeds per gram

About 360

Tips for sowing

Light germinator. Optimal germination temperature is between 20°C and 25°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed.

Note

Indeterminate (trailing) and requires support. To achieve an abundant and healthy harvest, it is essential to regularly remove side shoots (suckers).

*The information on this website is provided solely for guidance and to assist in selecting and growing the products. Easyseed accepts no liability for the final results.