Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Darinka F1': Bush-shaped Lettuce Tomato for Outdoors

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Darinka F1' is a high-yielding, bush-shaped lettuce tomato specifically developed for outdoor cultivation. Thanks to its compact bush shape, this tomato doesn't necessarily require support, making it ideal for gardens, balconies, and patios. The classic red, round fruits weighing 100–110 grams appear early and in abundance, while virus resistance ensures a reliable harvest throughout the season.

Characteristics of Tomato 'Darinka F1'

Darinka F1 combines ease of cultivation, productivity, and flavor. Its bushy growth makes this tomato easy to maintain, while the round, red fruits appear in abundance. The variety is virus-resistant, meaning the plants remain healthy even in changing weather conditions and the challenges of outdoor cultivation.

Key Features:

• Bush-shaped lettuce tomato, does not always need to be supported

• Classic red, round fruits, 100–110 grams

• Early and abundant harvest, ideal for outdoor cultivation

• Virus-resistant, healthy and reliable plants

• Easy to maintain, ideal for hobby gardeners

• Perfect for fresh consumption and salads

Thanks to these characteristics, Darinka F1 produces stable harvests of tasty, round lettuce tomatoes, suitable for both everyday use and culinary applications.

Growth and Cultivation Conditions

Darinka F1 is a bush-shaped (determinate) tomato, meaning it grows compactly and requires relatively little support. This makes cultivation easier for home gardeners and suitable for pots, balconies, and small gardens.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February–March indoors

• Plant out: After the last frost in open ground

• Location: Sunny, well-drained and sheltered

• Soil: Nutritious, humus-rich and airy

• Support: Optional, but not strictly necessary due to the shrub shape

• Water and nutrition: Regular and consistent for optimal fruit quality

• Maintenance: Less pruning required thanks to compact growth

Thanks to its virus resistance and early fruit set, Darinka F1 delivers reliable harvests of round, red tomatoes, ideal for fresh consumption and salads.

Use in the Kitchen

The round, red fruits of Darinka F1 are versatile:

• Ideal for fresh consumption and salads, where the taste and juiciness remain optimal

• Suitable as a spread or in sandwiches

• Can be used in light culinary preparations, such as pasta or tapas.

• Thanks to its compact bush shape and early harvest, Darinka F1 is perfect for everyday use in the kitchen.

The combination of easy maintenance, early harvest time and excellent flavour makes Darinka F1 a favourite with home gardeners and amateur chefs.

Why choose Tomato 'Darinka F1'?

✔ Bush-shaped lettuce tomato, easy to maintain
✔ Classic red, round fruits of 100–110 grams
✔ Early and abundant harvest
✔ Virus-resistant, healthy and reliable plants
✔ Suitable for outdoor cultivation, balconies and pots
✔ Ideal for fresh consumption and salads