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HeinzSeed offers tomato hybrids adapted to arid, humid and all-weather climates. In addition, hybrids have been developed for three brands: HeinzProcessorHeinzFresh &  HeinzHeritage.

 HeinzProcessor  is the core brand featuring hybrids  developed for machine harvest, with firm fruit and concentrated ripening, with a wide maturity range. Hybrids are bred for specific processed products. Some products and examples of appropriate hybrids are listed below. 

 Products    

Varieties 

Juice H9478
Ketchup H8504
Pear Whole Pack    H2601
Oval Whole Pack

H9661
Diced H9665

 HeinzFresh   hybrids are suitable for hand harvest with firmness for transport and vine ripe shelf life. They are selected for fresh market produce quality. Examples of hybrids and adapted regions are listed below.

 Variety   Region 
Caballero Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Escarlata Mexico, Bolivia, Paraguay
Victoria Mexico
Antigua Guatemala

 HeinzHeritage  hybrids are broadly adapted, grower friendly, high-yielding durable tomatoes for farmer's markets. Examples of hybrids and adapted regions are listed below.

 Variety   Region 
HH301 Egypt
HH309 India
HH320 China

Disease resistances/tolerances available in certain hybrids within each brand, include:

  • Verticillium dahliae race 1... (Root fungus)

       
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici race 1 and race 2... (Root fungus)

       
  • Pseudomonas syringae pv. Tomato race 0... (Foliage bacteria)

       
  • Alternaria alternata f. sp. lycopersici... (Stem canker fungus)

       
  • Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis... (Bacterial canker)

       
  • Meloidogyne incognita... (Root knot nematode)

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