San Blas

San Blas Tomato: New Generation Dutch Breeding

In 2025, the Ukrainian State Register of Plant Varieties was updated with the San Blas hybrid from the breeding giant Enza Zaden. This tomato is designed for professional growers seeking a balance between plant manageability and fruit quality. The indeterminate growth habit, combined with moderate vigor, makes it highly suitable for greenhouse cultivation, where space optimization and labor efficiency are critical.

Plant Architecture and Fruit Characteristics

San Blas is characterized by its balanced vegetative mass. Large, bipinnate leaves with moderate blistering and glossiness ensure efficient photosynthesis without excessive foliage density. A key feature is the absence of anthocyanin coloration in the hypocotyl and very weak expression on the stem, indicating high genetic purity.

The hybrid's fruits possess several traits highly valued in the fresh produce market:

• Shape and Size: Medium-sized fruit with an obovate longitudinal section and a round cross-section.
• Surface Quality: The absence of ribbing at the peduncle and small scars make the tomato visually appealing.
• Internal Structure: A medium-thickness pericarp and a low number of seed locules (2–3) ensure excellent transportability.
• Defect Resistance: The green shoulder is absent even at the technical maturity stage, ensuring uniform coloration during ripening.

The small core diameter and flattened blossom end enhance its commercial appeal. The presence of an abscission layer on the pedicel simplifies harvesting, minimizing skin damage.

Who is this hybrid for?

San Blas is the choice for farmers focused on standardized, high-quality production. Thanks to its non-branching inflorescences and predictable development, the hybrid allows for precise planning of agrotechnical operations. It is an ideal solution for those who value Dutch reliability and aim to minimize losses during sorting and transportation.