Tomato hybrid variety Arka Ashish (IIHR – 674)

23 July 2022, New Delhi: Hybrid variety released by IIHR, Bangalore. Plants semi-determinate with dark green foliage. Fruits are square round, very firm thick fleshed. Develops deep red colour with TSS 48%. Concentrate fruit maturity with very good vine storability. Tolerant to powdery mildew. Suitable for processing. Crop is cultivated in Kharif/Rabi season and matures in 130 days. Average yield is 38 t/ha.

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