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Variety traits

Tomato determinacy

Solanum lycopersicum L.

A genetic trait of tomato growth habit, where the main stem ceases to grow after setting a specific number of flower clusters. This trait determines the ripening period, plant height, and crop management practices.

In the reference 3 183 varieties crop Tomato, where this is mentioned in the description.

In tomatoes, determinacy is expressed by the termination of the main stem growth with an inflorescence. Classic forms cease growth after the formation of 4–5 clusters, whereas super-determinate types terminate even earlier, and some groups after 8–10 inflorescences. Plant height usually ranges from 30 to 130 cm, and the position of the inflorescences depends on the morphological characteristics of a specific variety.

This trait is a decisive factor for agrotechnology: determinate tomatoes are characterized by a more concentrated fruit set and early ripening. Unlike indeterminate forms, they are more often pruned to 2–3 stems, and due to a more compact root system, they require strict control of irrigation and nutrient regimes. The dependence of plant height on environmental factors makes this trait flexible when growing in protected ground conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Determinacy.

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Varieties of Tomato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Box Car Willie

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Bellamia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Bohun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Barny

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Apollo Seeds (USA)

BG
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Batory

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Betalux

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Bizarr

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Bitonto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park

NL
2 records

Batallon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Basinga

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

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