CIRASA F1 – Cherry Tomato | MedHermes Vegetable Seeds
Category: Vegetable Crops → Tomato
Product Type: Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum L
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Vegetable Seeds
CIRASA F1 – Cherry Tomato | MedHermes Vegetable Seeds
Category: Vegetable Crops → Tomato
Product Type: Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum L.
Variety Classification: F1 Hybrid
Tomato Type: Cherry Tomato / Cluster Tomato
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Company: MedHermes Vegetable Seeds
Variety Overview
CIRASA F1 is an indeterminate cherry tomato hybrid developed for greenhouse cultivation and protected growing systems.
The variety produces compact, uniform clusters containing approximately 14–16 bright red cherry tomatoes, each weighing 10–12 g and measuring approximately 25–28 mm in diameter.
CIRASA F1 is characterized by its strong cluster structure, with a thick rachis supporting uniform fruit development. The compact arrangement of fruits makes the variety suitable for cluster harvesting and presentation.
The fruits have an intense red colour, a sweet flavour and a minimum sugar content of 9° Brix, according to the supplier. The variety maintains its flavour characteristics throughout the growing cycle.
CIRASA F1 also demonstrates good resistance to fruit cracking and excellent post-harvest keeping quality, making it suitable for production systems requiring extended shelf life.
The plants are vigorous and compact in structure, with short internodes and dense foliage. According to MedHermes, CIRASA F1 tolerates high-temperature conditions and adapts to different soil types.
The variety is classified as medium-maturing and is suitable for greenhouse and protected cultivation.
CIRASA F1 carries supplier-reported high resistance to several important tomato diseases, including Tomato Mosaic Virus and Fusarium Wilt, together with intermediate resistance to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus and specified root-knot nematodes.
Plant & Fruit Characteristics
- Variety: CIRASA F1
- Crop: Tomato
- Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum L.
- Variety Classification: F1 Hybrid
- Tomato Type: Cherry Tomato
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate
- Maturity: Medium
- Recommended Cultivation: Greenhouse / Protected Cultivation
- Plant Vigour: Strong
- Plant Structure: Compact, with short internodes
- Foliage: Dense
- Fruit Shape: Round Cherry
- Fruit Colour: Intense Red
- Fruit Weight: 10–12 g
- Fruit Diameter: 25–28 mm
- Fruits per Cluster: Approximately 14–16
- Cluster Structure: Compact, with thick rachis
- Sugar Content: Minimum 9° Brix
- Flavour: Sweet, with characteristic cherry tomato flavour
- Fruit Cracking Resistance: Good (supplier-reported)
- Post-Harvest Keeping Quality: Excellent (supplier-reported)
- Heat Tolerance: Tolerant of high-temperature conditions
- Soil Adaptability: Adapted to different soil types
- Harvest Presentation: Suitable for cluster presentation
- Days to First Harvest: Not specified
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Crop | Tomato |
| Variety | CIRASA F1 |
| Company | MedHermes Vegetable Seeds |
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum L. |
Disease Resistance
According to MedHermes, CIRASA F1 has the following resistance characteristics:
| Pathogen | Abbreviation | Resistance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato Mosaic Virus – Strains 0, 1, 2 | ToMV: 0, 1, 2 | High Resistance (HR) |
| Fusarium Crown and Root Rot | For | High Resistance (HR) |
| Fusarium Wilt – Races 0, 1 | Fol: 0, 1 | High Resistance (HR) |
| Bacterial Speck | Pst | High Resistance (HR) |
| Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus | TYLCV | Intermediate Resistance (IR) |
| Root-Knot Nematode – Meloidogyne arenaria | Ma | Intermediate Resistance (IR) |
| Root-Knot Nematode – Meloidogyne incognita | Mi | Intermediate Resistance (IR) |
| Root-Knot Nematode – Meloidogyne javanica | Mj | Intermediate Resistance (IR) |
Resistance clarification: High resistance does not indicate complete immunity. Intermediate resistance indicates that the variety may restrict pathogen development or damage compared with susceptible varieties, although symptoms may still occur under significant disease pressure.
The resistance classifications are based on the supplier’s published information.
SEEDBASE Listing Note
CIRASA F1 is an indeterminate cherry tomato hybrid developed by MedHermes Vegetable Seeds for greenhouse and protected cultivation.
The variety produces compact clusters of approximately 14–16 bright red fruits, each weighing 10–12 g and measuring 25–28 mm in diameter.
CIRASA F1 is characterized by its sweet flavour, minimum sugar content of 9° Brix and strong cluster structure.
The fruits demonstrate good cracking resistance and extended post-harvest keeping quality, according to the supplier.
The plants have strong vigour, short internodes and dense foliage, with reported tolerance to high temperatures and adaptability to different soil conditions.
CIRASA F1 carries high resistance to Tomato Mosaic Virus, Fusarium Crown and Root Rot, specified Fusarium Wilt races and Bacterial Speck, together with intermediate resistance to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus and specified root-knot nematodes.
For additional technical information and cultivation recommendations, please contact MedHermes directly.
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