Variety Spotlight: Torero F1 Beefsteak Tomato
by Paramount Seeds on Jul 18 2026
High-Yield Beefsteak Performance with Proven Disease Resistance
Torero F1 is a red beefsteak tomato from DeRuiter that delivers large fruit, very high yield, and a labor-friendly generative plant habit. With firm fruits, excellent shelf life, and a broad disease resistance package, Torero is a dependable choice for greenhouse growers looking for consistent performance across long production cycles. It compares favourably to established benchmarks such as Trust and Geronimo.
Why Growers Choose Torero F1
- Large fruit, high yield: Average fruit weight of 250g (9 oz) with very high yield potential per plant.
- Labor-friendly plant: Generative plant habit simplifies crop management and reduces labor input.
- Firm fruit & long shelf life: Approximately 14 days shelf life — well-suited for retail and long-distance distribution.
- Good brix: Brix 4–5, delivering consistent flavor for retail and foodservice channels.
- Broad disease resistance: Strong HR package covering ToMV, ToTV, Fusarium, and Verticillium.
- Untreated seed: Compatible with organic and IPM production programs.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Beefsteak |
| Breeder | DeRuiter |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Average fruit weight | 250g (9 oz) |
| Brix | 4–5 |
| Shelf life | ~14 days |
| Plant habit | Indeterminate, generative |
| Seed treatment | Untreated, primed |
| Disease resistance (HR) | ToMV:0-2 / ToTV / Ff:A-E / Fol:1,2 / For / Va:1 / Vd:1 |
Best Fit For
- Long-season heated greenhouse programs
- Premium retail and foodservice beefsteak programs
- Organic and IPM production systems (untreated seed)
- Growers transitioning from Trust or Geronimo
Available Pack Sizes
- 100 seeds
- 1,000 seeds
- 5,000 seeds
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