Legionario is an indeterminate round tomato variety known for its robust plant and high-quality fruits. Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for extended cropping periods. Legionario is adaptable to the South African growing conditions and has proven to be consistent on performance year on year. The fruit weight has a flat-round shape and range from 160 to 180 grams. The fruit is characterized by thick walls and a deep red colour, ensuring excellent consistency and a prolonged shelf life. Legionario also shows good tolerance to cracking.
Strong vigorous plant that gives consistent uniform setting
Very productive plant with good balance
Good leaf cover to protect the fruit
Robust plant type for open field conditions
Flattened to globe shape fruit
Deep red colour when full matured
Fruit weight 160g to 180g
High quality fruit
Very firm fruit
Small calyx scar
Good tolerance against cracking
12000 to 15 000 plants per hectare are recommended for open field production.