Quiroga

Quiroga

[E15A.50970]

The strong plant structure of Quiroga supports the fruit load well and works for long cycles when required. The fruit Quiroga produces are highly desirable for marketing, bringing in an abundance of premium packable fruit. Quiroga provides a large package of resistances to facilitate crop management and challenging growing conditions.

Plant characteristics

  • Strong vigorous growth with excellent plant health

  • Open plant habit that is good for air flow and ease for spraying and harvesting of fruit

  • Good overall leaf cover for protection of fruit

  • Pruning of the plant is recommended to maintain good fruit size and uniformity

Fruit Characteristics

  • High quality Roma fruit shape

  • Shiny deep red fruit colour

  • Fruit weight of between 120 to 140g can be expected

  • Very Firm Fruit to support shelf-life

  • Small calyx attachment

Plant population guide

Plant population differ from area to area. Recommended plants per hectare is between 22 000 to 28 000 plants. Depending on growing method the planting density should be 2.2 to 2.8 plants/stems per m².

Crop
Tomatoes
Crop Type
Plum
Subtype
Indeterminate
E-number
E15A.50970
Resistance HR
ToMV:0-2/Va:0/Vd:0/Fol:0-2
Resistance IR
TSWV/TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Growing Method
Greenhouse, Net house
Country
South Africa
Maturity
Medium maturing variety. Maturity can be expected between 80 to 85 days after transplanting depending on the season and area.
Suited for
Fresh market, Value chain market