The tomato variety 'Delicatessen' is a medium-maturing, high-yielding hybrid suitable for cultivation in plastic greenhouses as well as in open ground. The plant is indeterminate, tall, reaching a height of 60 to 100 cm, with typical medium-lobed, dark green leaves. Plants form simple compact inflorescences with 5-6 fruits spaced every 22-25 cm. It is recommended to train the plant into a single stem when planting density is no more than 4 plants per square meter, although cultivation with 3-4 stems is possible to increase yield. The fruits of tomato 'Delicatessen' have a round-oval or slightly elongated plum-like shape, weighing from 100 to 230 grams, with bright red or dark red skin. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and has a rich tomato flavor and aroma. The fruits have a dense structure with thick pericarp and intercambial partitions, ensuring resistance to cracking and maintaining shape during canning and pickling. Due to its balanced chemical composition, including dry matter content of 6.5-7.0%, sugars of 3.5-3.8%, and ascorbic acid of 25-30 mg per 100 g mass, tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, processing, and juice preparation. The 'Delicatessen' variety exhibits high resistance to major tomato diseases, such as tomato mosaic virus, bronzing, fusarium and verticillium wilt, tip rot, bacterial spot, and cladosporiosis. This makes it a low-maintenance and reliable choice for cultivation under various climatic conditions. The early period from germination to fruiting is approximately 90-95 days, allowing for a stable harvest throughout the season. Due to its qualities and versatility, the 'Delicatessen' variety is ideal for home cultivation and industrial use.
