FB-Rashraj F1 is a semi-determinate hybrid tomato bred for warm and rainy conditions and for low light. It carries excellent plant vigour, high resistance to fruit cracking, and a firm fruit with good shelf life that stands up to long-distance transport.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Semi-determinate plant habit |
| Fruit colour | Glossy deep red |
| Fruit shape | Square round |
| Fruit weight | 160-180 g |
| Days to first harvest | 65-70 days after transplanting |
| Crop duration | 140 days |
| Disease tolerance | Bacterial wilt, early blight and TYLCV |
| Best suited to | Warm and rainy environments, and low light conditions |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 60-70 g per acre (3.5 x 1 ft, depending on spacing) |
| Seed count | Approx. 550 seeds per gram |
| Yield | 12-15 kg per plant; 25-35 MT average per acre |
| Germination temperature | 25-30 C (February, March) |
| Temperature at yield time | 33-38 C, as per Indian climate |
Transplanting
Transplant 21-25 days after nursery preparation, when seedlings are 8-10 cm tall or carry 5-6 leaves. Treat plants with a fungicide such as Bavistin and humic acid before transplanting into the field.
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.
