Timotion gets new lease of life
Number 1 in cocktail
De Ruiter expects the interest for Timotion to increase in the coming season, especially because the variety came first in the cocktail tomato category in the tomato test of De Volkskrant, a renowned newspaper in The Netherlands. Timotion finished third overall, but number one and two were taken by cherry truss tomatoes. This number 1 position is more than deserved, since Timotion has a mild, sweet taste, with a Brix of between five and seven. In addition, the tomatoes look very attractive, with a fair red colour, and firm fruits with a crispy bite. Both retailers and consumers appreciate Timotion's good shelf life.
A plus for growers
With a fruit weight of between 35 and 50 grams, Timotion is an ideal cocktail for growers, even more so because this variety does so well under artificial lights. In lit crops, this variety offers an excellent production potential and year round delivery is possible. Timotion has uniform trusses, strong green parts and is less susceptible to micro cracking.
Check out Timotion
On Wednesday 6 September, De Ruiter will organize an open day at the Tomato Experience Center in 's-Gravenzande. People who are interested can watch Timotion live and view all the data about its performance in cultivation. You are welcome at the Strandweg 19, 2691 KE in 's-Gravenzande on September 6th from 13.00 to 17.00 hrs.
Goodbye to the Tomato Experience Centre
During the aforementioned open day De Ruiter will say goodbye to the Tomato Experience Center. In 2018, De Ruiter will open a new demo in Bleiswijk (The Netherlands), where a part of the glasshouse will be equipped with artificial lights. The new demo will have a different name: De Ruiter Tomato Experience. On the Dutch De Ruiter website you can see some images of the glasshouse being built.
For more information:
Nico van Vliet
Monsanto Company
Tel: +31 (0) 105292415 Office
Nico.van.vliet@monsanto.com
www.deruiterseeds.nl
www.seminis.nl