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Estamino (F1) Tomato Seed — healthy tomato rootstock seedling

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Solanum lycopersicum

A seed worth growing

Estamino (F1) Tomato Seed

Item #HSC-TOM-042-50S

A generative tomato rootstock.

Estamino is a strong generative rootstock that sends a high share of its energy to fruit, so plants are easier to keep in balance.

Especially useful for crops grown under six months, in unheated tunnels, or with small-fruited varieties under about 100 g. For rootstock use only.

For grafting only: sow to match the scion variety. F1 hybrid.

Disease Resistance

Intermediate resistance: corky root rot
High resistance: Fusarium crown/root rot (For)
High resistance: Fusarium wilt (Fol 1–3)
Intermediate resistance: nematodes (Mi)
High resistance: leaf mold (Ff A–E)
High resistance: tomato mosaic virus (ToMV)
Intermediate resistance: tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV)
High resistance: verticillium wilt

Specs

Average 345,700 seeds per lb.

In stock — 50 Seeds

$29.30

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Disease Resistance Codes: F ,

FOR ,

LM ,

ToMV ,

V ,

CRR ,

N ,

TSWV
Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Match stem sizes

Time sowings so rootstock and scion graft at the same diameter.

Sow extra

Germination can be uneven; graft the best seedlings.

Feed lightly, then more

Start near EC 1.0, pH 5.8, and raise it as plants grow.

Warm after planting

73–77°F for a few days, then cooler nights once fruit sets.

Growing Information

Scientific name

Solanum lycopersicum

What it is for

A rootstock is grown only to be grafted: its vigorous, disease-resistant roots carry a fruiting variety (the scion) that you choose. Fruit quality comes from the scion.

Grafting

Sow rootstock and scion so the stems match in diameter at grafting time; top (splice) grafting and side grafting both work. Some rootstocks sprout unevenly, so sow extra seed and pick the best-matched seedlings.

Feeding

Once the seed leaves have opened, feed with a complete nutrient solution (around EC 1.0, pH 5.8) as needed to keep seedlings dark green, raising the EC as they grow. After the grafts heal, grow plants on as usual.

Temperature

Grow seedlings at about 66–68°F (19–20°C) day and night. For a few days after planting into the greenhouse, hold 73–77°F (23–25°C) to push roots and leaves; once fruit sets, aim for 68–72°F (20–22°C) by day and 62–66°F (17–19°C) at night.

Pests

Plan regular releases of beneficial insects.

Transplants

About 950 plants per 1,000 seeds.

Seeds per lb.

About 345,700 on average.

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