Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Gourmelito F1': Aromatic Red Cherry Tomato for Greenhouse, Outdoors and Pots

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Gourmelito F1' is a high-quality red cherry tomato that excels in flavor, aroma, and reliability. This F1 hybrid was specifically developed for high productivity and robust growth, making it ideal for protected greenhouse cultivation, outdoor cultivation in open ground, and cultivation in large pots or containers. Gourmelito F1 combines easy maintenance with excellent harvest quality, making it an excellent choice for both amateur gardeners and professional growers.

Small, tasty cherry tomatoes

Gourmelito F1 produces small, round, red cherry tomatoes with an average weight of 15–20 grams per fruit. The fruits grow on double trusses, resulting in an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. The tomatoes are highly aromatic and have an intensely sweet and refreshing flavor, making them perfect for fresh consumption, salads, or as a snack for both children and adults.

Thanks to their uniform size and firm skin, the fruits have a good shelf life and are easy to harvest, making Gourmelito F1 particularly suitable for continuous production in greenhouses and garden beds.

Key Features:

• Red cherry tomato of the F1 type

• Fruit weight 15–20 grams

• Grows in double clusters for an abundant harvest

• Very aromatic and sweet in taste

• Multi-resistant to common tomato diseases

• Medium-fast growing, easy to manage

• Suitable for greenhouses, outdoor cultivation and large pots

Robust growth and disease resistance

Gourmelito F1 is known for its strong and healthy growth. Thanks to its multi-resistance to tomato diseases such as late blight, fusarium, and tomato mosaic virus, the plant remains productive and vigorous, even under challenging conditions. This makes this hybrid highly reliable for both outdoor and indoor cultivation.

The plant has a moderately fast growth rate, making it easy to manage and gradually developing into a compact yet strong shrub. For optimal yield and fruit quality, the plants can be lightly supported, especially when the double clusters are filling with fruit.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February – March (pre-sow indoors)

• Plant out: From mid-May outdoors or earlier in a greenhouse

• Location: Sunny and well protected

• Soil: Nutritious, airy and well-drained

• Support: Recommended for heavy double bunches

• Care: Regular watering and feeding for optimal fruiting

Harvest and culinary uses

The Gourmelito F1 offers a long-lasting and abundant harvest of flavorful cherry tomatoes. Their aromatic profile and compact size make these tomatoes versatile in the kitchen and suitable for various uses:

• Snack tomatoes: eat directly from the plant

• Salads and antipasti: adds sweetness and color

• Culinary preparations: goes well with pasta dishes, sauces and soups

• Pot and balcony cultivation: ideal for smaller spaces and containers

The combination of flavor, yield, and robust plant quality makes this variety suitable for both professional growers and home gardeners who value high-quality, aromatic cherry tomatoes.

Why choose Tomato 'Gourmelito F1'?

✔ Abundant harvest thanks to double trusses
✔ Aromatic, sweet cherry tomatoes of 15–20 grams
✔ Multi-resistant, very robust and healthy
✔ Moderately fast growing, easy to maintain
✔ Suitable for greenhouse, outdoor cultivation and large pots
✔ Long harvest period, ideal taste for fresh consumption
✔ Visually attractive, bright red fruits