Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Paoline PhR F1 – Robust Salad Tomato with High Resistance

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Paoline PhR F1 is a high-quality red salad tomato specially developed for both outdoor and protected cultivation. This variety combines excellent flavor, robust growth, and resistance to various tomato diseases, making it an ideal choice for both hobby gardeners and professional growers. Thanks to its Phytophthora (PhR) resistance, also known as late blight resistance, Paoline F1 is exceptionally reliable, even under challenging weather conditions.

Features of Paoline PhR F1

• Fruit color and weight: The round, bright red fruits weigh between 150 and 180 grams and are perfect for fresh consumption, salads, and sandwich fillings.

• Taste: Paoline F1 is known for its very good and balanced taste, with an ideal combination of sweet and slightly sour, making it a favourite for culinary applications.

• Growth characteristics: This is a medium to large growing salad tomato that grows vigorously and healthily, with excellent productivity for both open field and greenhouse use.

• Resistance: The plant is multi-resistant, with strong resistance to late blight and other common tomato diseases. This ensures long-term health and reliable yields.

Cultivation advice

Paoline PhR F1 is an indeterminate, large-growing salad tomato, meaning the plant continues to grow and requires regular support.

• Planting spacing: Plant 50–60 cm apart to ensure healthy air circulation and optimal fruit development.

• Support: Use stakes, mesh, or trellis to provide sturdy support for the plants so the fruits don't get damaged or touch the ground.

• Fertilization and water: Regular watering and balanced fertilization ensure continuous fruit set and optimal flavor development.

• Outdoor cultivation: Due to its PhR resistance, Paoline F1 is extremely suitable for outdoor cultivation, even in wet or changeable climates.

• Protected cultivation: This variety can also deliver excellent yields and quality in greenhouses or tunnels.

Culinary applications

The balanced taste and firm structure make Paoline F1 very versatile in the kitchen:

• Fresh consumption: Ideal for salads, sandwiches and snacks, thanks to the firm, juicy fruits.

• Cooking and sauces: Its full aroma and firm texture make it also excellent for soups, stews and sauces.

• Presentation: The beautiful round, red fruits are also visually attractive on the plate, making them a feast for the eyes.

Benefits of Paoline PhR F1

• Late blight resistance: Thanks to PhR resistance, there is less risk of disease and crop damage, ideal for weather-sensitive areas.

• Excellent taste: A balanced sweet-sour balance that is loved by both gardeners and consumers.

• High productivity: Large-growing, healthy plants with reliable harvests, both in open ground and in greenhouses.

• Multi-resistant: Protection against various tomato diseases reduces the use of chemical pesticides.

• Versatile application: Suitable for fresh consumption, salads, sauces and culinary preparations.

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Paoline PhR F1 is an excellent choice for growers who want to harvest a healthy, flavorful, and robust salad tomato. The combination of high resistance, productivity, and flavor makes Paoline F1 an ideal tomato for both greenhouse and field cultivation.