FB-Rashika F1 is a semi indeterminate tomato hybrid with high plant vigour, standing 5 to 6 feet on support. Fruit are very uniform, square shaped, deep red and glossy at 90-110 g and firm enough for long-distance transportation. Its defining trait is good fruit setting in summer, backed by heat set and tolerance to TYLCV.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Semi indeterminate, high vigour |
| Plant height | 5 to 6 feet |
| Fruit colour | Attractive deep red and glossy |
| Fruit shape | Square, very uniform |
| Fruit weight | 90-110 g |
| Disease tolerance | TYLCV |
| Other | Good fruit set in summer with good heat set; suitable for long-distance transportation |
Agronomy
| First harvest | 60-65 days after transplanting |
| Crop duration | 140 days |
| Seed rate | 100-150 g per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 450-470 seeds per gram |
| Yield | 10-15 kg per plant; 28-35 MT per acre average |
| Spacing | Rainy season 75 x 60 cm; summer 75 x 45 cm; drip 50 x 50 cm |
| Season | Kharif (June-July); Summer (February-March, good heat set) |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
