Tomato Chicago F1 is a medium-maturing, determinate hybrid, characterized by high yield and resistance to adverse conditions. The ripening period is approximately 65-70 days from seedling stage, and the vegetative period can exceed 150 days. Fruits have an oval shape, deep red color, and weigh between 80 to 100 grams. The flesh is dense, ensuring high transportability and durability during mechanical harvesting.
One of the key features of the Chicago F1 hybrid is its high resistance to various diseases, including fusarium and verticillium wilt, alternaria, blossom end rot, and the formation of pigment spots. Additionally, the tomato tolerates heat and drought, making it particularly suitable for cultivation in southern regions of Ukraine with a hot climate. High content of dry matter (BRIX) in the fruits contributes to their excellent taste and suitability for processing.
This hybrid is versatile in application: it is suitable for both fresh market and industrial processing into tomato paste, ketchup, and whole fruit canning. Due to its dense flesh and resistance to mechanical damage, tomato Chicago F1 is ideal for mechanized harvesting, significantly simplifying agricultural operations and increasing production efficiency.