Description

Platinum 701 F1 Hybrid Tomato Seeds (East-West Seed) – High-Yield, Firm-Fruited & Disease-Resistant Premium Tomato Variety

Platinum 701 F1 Hybrid Tomato is a market-leading variety developed by East-West Seed for farmers who demand high productivity, resilience, and premium fruit quality. This hybrid produces uniform, firm, glossy red tomatoes with exceptional weight, making them highly attractive in retail markets and transport-resistant for long-distance supply chains.

The plant structure is vigorous, tall, and strongly branched, enabling it to support heavy fruit loads throughout the production cycle. Its impressive tolerance to major tomato diseases—including bacterial wilt, TYLCV, and fungal infections—ensures stable yield even under challenging conditions.

With its excellent fruit-setting ability, long shelf life, and high market value, Platinum 701 F1 is a top-choice hybrid for farmers targeting premium markets, wholesale buyers, processors, and supermarket supply chains.

Features & Benefits

1. High Yield & Excellent Fruit Set

• Produces abundant clusters of uniform, firm fruits

• Consistent fruiting throughout the season

• Ensures maximum harvest weight and high profitability

2. Premium Fruit Quality

• Smooth, glossy, bright red fruits

• Firm flesh with superior shelf life

• Ideal for transport, storage, and long-distance trade

3. Strong Disease Resistance

• High tolerance to:

  • Bacterial wilt

  • Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV)

  • Early and late blight

• Performs reliably even in disease-prone regions

4. Vigorous & Resilient Plant Structure

• Strong stems and branches

• Supports heavy fruit load

• Suitable for staking and open-field systems

5. Versatile Market Use

• Perfect for fresh market sales

• Excellent for slicing, cooking, and processing

• Attractive fruit shape preferred by consumers

Recommended Usage

Planting Guidelines

• Germination: 5–10 days

• Nursery duration: 3–4 weeks

• Transplant spacing: 60 cm × 75 cm

Soil & Fertility

• Well-drained loam soils

• Ideal pH: 6.0–6.8

• Add organic compost before transplanting

Fertilizer Application

• Apply NPK 15-15-15 at transplanting

• Side-dress with calcium and potassium during fruiting

• Maintain steady water supply to prevent blossom-end rot

Crop Care

• Stake or trellis for better airflow and fruit quality

• Use preventive fungicides during rainy periods

• Practice crop rotation to sustain soil health

Ideal For

• Commercial tomato farmers

• Urban and peri-urban vegetable growers

• Greenhouse and open-field production

• Fresh market and processing industries

• Traders needing long-lasting, firm tomatoes