Optima Round Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Optima tomato seeds, excellent green or fully ripe — productive table variety with uniform good-sized fruits.

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Optima Round Tomato

Optima round tomato is a table variety, excellent both when consumed green or fully ripe, with productive plants and uniform good-sized fruits.

The Optima Plant

Belonging to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A robust, moderately vigorous plant suitable for intensive greenhouse and open-field cultivation.

How to Sow Optima

Sow in seedbed between February and March; transplant between April and May, once soil has reached a minimum temperature of 15°C.

How to Grow Optima

Prefers fertile, well-structured and draining soils, with pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Requires regular and moderate sun watering; natural resistance reduces phytosanitary problems.

Tips for Optima

Fruits can be picked at advanced green stage for long-distance transport, or completely red for immediate consumption. The variety maintains fruit uniformity throughout the season.

Diseases and Pests of Optima

Naturally tolerant variety to many fungal pathogens; benefits from adequate ventilation and avoiding waterlogging in cultivation.

Uses and Curiosities of Optima

Versatile tomato for salads, cold soups and fresh consumption; the possibility of harvesting at green stage makes it suitable for distant markets. Good quality at all ripening stages.

Properties of Optima

Rich in lycopene and vitamin C, Optima tomato has antioxidant and refreshing properties. Simple and light, ideal for balanced diets.

Nutritional Values of Optima

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g