Tsunga Paida PLUS
Widely Adapted
Bolting resistant - long picking period
Planting can be done year-round crop
Early and vigorous
Tsunga Paida PLUS is a superior in-house development by Avanos Seeds, designed as a vigorous and improved selection of the traditional Zimbabwean vegetable Tsunga. Tsunga Paida PLUS is a late-bolting variety, allowing for a longer picking period. However, like most brassicas, it may bolt early in spring if exposed to heat and moisture stress, so increased irrigation is recommended in hot seasons. The leaves are large, tender, and flavorful, making it ideal for frequent harvesting. Under good management, the crop can be reaped weekly or twice weekly. Tsunga Paida PLUS thrives with organic manure, including compost or well-decomposed manure, for optimal growth and quality.
Characteristics
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KIND
Hybrid Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) -
DAYS TO FIRST HARVEST
30 days from transplanting -
END USE
Fresh markets and dried vegetable -
SOWING TIME
Year-round, but does best under cool temperatures
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HARVESTING PERIOD
2 - 3 months -
BOLTING TOLERANCE
Good under good water and fertilizer management
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POTENTIAL YIELD/ HA
15–25 t/ha (fresh weight)
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UNIFORMITY/ FLAVOUR
Excellent -
PLANT SPACING
40 cm X 65 cm
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SEED RATE/ HA
50g
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SHELF LIFE
Good
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PLANT POPULATION/ HA
35 000 - 40 000 plants
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FERTILISATION GUIDE
Basal fertilizer: 600 - 800kg Compound C or Vegetable Blend. 200kg of AN per ha split applied at 2 & 4 weeks after transplanting. (This is general recommendation hence soil test should be done for correct fertilizer types and fertilizer rates)
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