Tomato STAROUZ

Maximizing Yield: The Professional Choice for Cherry Tomato Production

For agricultural enterprises focused on the premium small-fruited tomato segment, the Starouse hybrid from Rijk Zwaan offers a balanced solution. As an indeterminate plant, it requires meticulous management in greenhouse environments, but in return, it demonstrates a yield potential of up to 130 tons per hectare. This performance stability is supported by a robust genetic resistance profile, protecting the plants against major pathogens including cladosporiosis, fusarium wilt, and verticillium wilt—an essential requirement for extended cultivation cycles.

Agrotechnical Planning and Crop Management

With a maturity period of 120-130 days, this hybrid falls into the mid-to-late season category. For agronomists, this dictates the necessity of strict adherence to cluster formation schedules. Due to its high resistance to the tomato mosaic virus, the crop remains resilient under intensive management, simplifying operations in high-density greenhouse systems.

• Fruit Quality Control: The uniform, round fruits weighing up to 20 grams are ideal for both automated and manual packaging. Their vibrant red color is maintained throughout the supply chain, which is a decisive factor for retail distributors.
• Harvesting Efficiency: The uniform ripening of the clusters allows for optimized labor costs during harvest. The hybrid is highly suitable for producers supplying the HoReCa sector and pre-packaged fresh vegetable markets.

Starouse is a strategic choice for growers seeking consistent profitability through volume while maintaining high marketability. When managed with precise nutrition and climate control, this hybrid fully justifies the investment in elite Rijk Zwaan seed genetics.