Farasan

Next-Generation Dutch Breeding: Farasan F1

Farasan F1 is a fresh take on the cocktail tomato segment from the legendary Dutch company Enza Zaden. Registered in 2025, this hybrid is the result of years of breeding work aimed at creating an ideal balance between productivity and pathogen resistance. In the 2025 agricultural market, Farasan is positioned as a high-tech solution for professional film greenhouses with extended cycles.

Agrotechnical Profile

The plant exhibits a classic indeterminate growth habit. One of the key features of this variety is its balance: while the stem is vigorous, the internodes between the 1st and 4th clusters are of medium length, facilitating maintenance and pruning. The foliage is broad, with moderate green intensity and distinct blistering, which contributes to efficient photosynthesis.

Farasan fruits are characterized by stable traits:

• Type: Cocktail, round shape.
• Size: Medium, with a small core diameter.
• Structure: 3-4 seed chambers, medium pericarp thickness.
• Appearance: Absence of green shoulders and minimal ribbing near the peduncle ensures a high-class market appearance.

Protection and Productivity

Enza Zaden's breeding traditionally focuses on comprehensive resistance. Farasan F1 possesses a high level of resistance (HR) to Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV:0-2), Leaf Mold (Ff:A-E), Fusarium Wilt (Fol:0,1/For), and Verticillium Wilt (Va:0/Vd:0). Additionally, the hybrid has intermediate resistance (IR) to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV), which is critical for extended greenhouse production.

Farasan is the choice for those who prioritize early maturity and predictable results in professional vegetable farming, where every node and every cluster matters for final profitability.