Description

Padma 108 F1 Tomato Seeds (East-West Seed)

Padma 108 F1 Tomato Seeds from East-West Seed are engineered for farmers seeking exceptional harvest performance, superior fruit quality, and outstanding market value. This hybrid variety is widely celebrated for its early maturity, vigorous plant structure, and high resistance to major tomato diseases, allowing farmers to achieve reliable, profitable harvests with minimal risk.

The plants grow with strong vigor, developing thick canopies that protect fruits from sunscald while supporting continuous flowering and fruiting. Padma 108 F1 produces firm, oval-to-round tomatoes known for their attractive red color, excellent texture, and remarkable storage life, making them highly favored in both local and long-distance markets.

This hybrid is also resistant to common stresses such as bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt, and nematodes, giving farmers superior productivity even in disease-prone fields. Its high adaptability to tropical climates makes it a top-performing choice for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation.

With its high yield potential, strong plant vigor, and consistent fruit uniformity, Padma 108 F1 is one of the most profitable and dependable tomato hybrids for commercial production.

Mode of Operation

• Develops a deep, efficient root system for rapid nutrient uptake.

• Exhibits robust genetic resistance to major soilborne and foliar diseases.

• Produces dense foliage that protects fruits and supports continuous fruit set.

• Generates uniform, high-density fruit clusters, increasing marketable yield.

Directions for Use

• Sow seeds in a nursery tray or seedbed under light shade.

• Transplant seedlings 18–21 days after germination when 4–5 leaves appear.

• Spacing: 60 cm x 50 cm (open-field) or 45 cm x 45 cm (greenhouse).

• Apply basal fertilizer (NPK 15:15:15 or equivalent) before transplanting.

• Mulch to reduce weed pressure and retain soil moisture.

• Stake or trellis plants to improve airflow and fruit development.

• Apply foliar feeds and calcium supplements during fruiting for best quality.

Recommended Usage

Padma 108 F1 is ideal for:

• Commercial tomato farms

• Greenhouses and low tunnels

• Dry and wet season farming

• Local markets, supermarkets, and long-distance supply chains

• Farmers seeking disease-resistant, high-yielding hybrids

Suitable Growing Conditions

• Well-drained loam or sandy-loam soil

• Temperature range: 20–32°C

• Consistent irrigation to avoid blossom-end rot

• Full sunlight exposure (6–8 hours daily)