Flamansun F1 is a premium tomato variety for greenhouse growers who expect stable yields, post-harvest shelf life, and distinctive fruit appearance. Designed with modern production in mind, this tomato variety combines a rich package of resistant traits with excellent commercial quality and exceptional fruit presentation. Its combination of cultivation efficiency and market appeal makes it an interesting proposition for the gourmet tomato segment. The Flamansun F1 variety has already received industry recognition, winning the prestigious Fresh Market Award 2024 in the „Most Innovative Product of the Year” category.

What makes the Flamansun F1 tomato variety unique?

The Flamansun F1 tomato is marked by a yellow color with raspberry flames. The fruit is fleshy and has a distinctive pineapple flavor. This premium gourmet variety is designed for heated cultivation greenhouse. Harvested at its optimal stage, it boasts both an attractive commercial appearance and a long shelf life. Flamansun F1 was developed to meet the expectations of both professional growers and the premium retail market in Poland.

What are the key features of the Flamansun F1 tomato?

The Flamansun F1 tomato produces uniform, heart-shaped fruits weighing 200-220 g, which retain their shape and shine throughout the growing cycle. The fruit’s color changes as it ripens, from light yellow to warm shades of red, pink, and orange. This gives it a unique, fiery appearance. The Flamansun tomato is fleshy, juicy, and free of hollow chambers, making it attractive even when cut.

Flamansun F1 was developed with a balance between production efficiency and quality in mind. The plant has moderate vigour and ensures regular fruit set in clusters throughout the entire cycle. In practice, this translates into stable yields, minimal losses, and consistent commercial parameters.

What benefits does the Flamansun F1 tomato offer to producers?

Flamansun F1 is a variety that, thanks to its unique characteristics, allows for diversification of the risk of price fluctuations observed in the sale of standard raspberry or red fruit, thus increasing the financial security of production. Resistance to many diseases, particularly tomato spotted wilt virus and tomato leaf spot, as well as good tolerance to blossom end rot, translates into a reduced risk of disease and physiological problems.

In turn, stable fruit set allows for predictable harvest planning. For producers, this means greater efficiency, better quality commercial batches, and a reduced risk of complaints.

Thanks to its extended post-harvest shelf life (provided it is harvested at the appropriate stage of maturity) and reduced susceptibility to damage, this variety performs well in trade and has a longer distribution chain. It also boasts an attractive appearance, increasing its sales potential in the premium tomato segment.

Why does the Flamansun F1 tomato stand out in retail and food service?

Flamansun F1 is a tomato that attracts attention with its color and shape. Its heart-shaped shape and flame-like pattern on the skin make it stand out from traditional yellow and raspberry varieties. The fruit looks best when arranged stem-side down, in a single layer.

This variety also excels in the food service industry – its fleshy core and balanced flavor make it perfect for salads, carpaccio, appetizers, and as a garnish. For retail chains, this means a product with a longer shelf life, retaining its freshness and visual appeal even after several days of exposure.

Hazera Delicatessen Line – premium tomatoes of exceptional quality

The Flamansun F1 tomato is part of our „Hazera Delicatessen” line—a group of varieties with exceptional flavor, aroma, and appearance, developed for the premium market. This line was created to help producers and consumers recognize varieties of the highest sensors and commercial quality. The Flamansun F1 perfectly aligns with this concept—a true delicacy tomato, combining aesthetic appeal with reliable cultivation.

Fresh Market Award 2024 – distinction for the Flamansun F1 tomato

In 2024, the Flamansun F1 tomato won the main Fresh Market Award in its „Most Innovative Product of the Year” category. This is one of the most important industry distinctions in Poland, awarded by representatives of producers, distributors, and retail chains. The award confirms that the Flamansun F1 combines value for the producer, commercial appeal, and consumer expectations. It’s a variety that not only looks good but also performs well in the realities of modern production and distribution.

Flamansun F1 tomato variety – summary

Flamansun F1 is a modern premium tomato variety combining production stability, post-harvest shelf life, and unique fruit appearance. Its introduction to the Polish market opens a new chapter in the gourmet tomato segment, meeting the needs of producers, retail chains, and consumers. This tomato combines breeding experience with practical cultivation benefits – an innovation designed with quality, efficiency, and flavor in mind.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about the Flamansun F1 tomato

What are the growth characteristics of the Flamansun F1 tomato plant?

The plant has moderate vigour, a well-balanced shape and regular fruit formation in clusters.

When to harvest Flamansum F1 tomatoes?

The optimal timing is when raspberry flames begin to appear on the yellow skin. This ensures durability and maintains its attractive appearance even in long supply chains.

What do Flamansun F1 tomato fruits look like after harvesting?

Initially they are yellow, and as they ripen, raspberry-colored flames appear. They retain their freshness, shine and intense color even after several days of storage and transport.

What resistances does the Flamansun F1 tomato variety have?

The variety has a wide range of resistance traits that increase production safety and yield stability. These include: 

• high resistance to tomato leaf spot (Cladosporium fulvum),
• good tolerance to blossom end rot (BER).
• high resistance to tomato mosaic virus (ToMV – Tomato mosaic virus, races 0, 1, 2),
• high resistance to Fusarium wilt of tomato (Fol – Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici, races 0, 1, 2),
• high resistance to Fusarium blight (For – Fusarium oxysporum radicis-lycopersici),
• high resistance to tomato verticillium wilt (Va, Vd – Verticillium albo-atrum, Verticillium dahliae),
• moderate resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV).

Why did the Flamansun F1 tomato win the 2024 Fresh Market Award?

Fresh Market B2B participants appreciated the innovative combination of appearance, durability and quality that distinguishes Flamansun F1 from other premium tomato varieties.

 

Note : The information and recommendations in this publication have been compiled with the greatest care and are based on Hazera’s experience, as well as general cultivation recommendations. They are intended for professional growers and others who should, however, take local agricultural conditions into account. Therefore, Hazera assumes no liability for the results of cultivation based solely on the information contained in this publication.

Tomato Disclaimer:
* Resistant varieties may show some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest pressure and/or unfavorable environmental conditions and/or in the face of the emergence of new pest biotypes, pathotypes, races, or strains.
Soil temperatures above 27°C and other stress factors may result in loss of nematode resistance.
** Please refer to the ISF definitions at https://worldseed.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Definition_on_reaction_plants_to_pests_2022_final_clean2.pdf
A copy of the definitions of terms describing plant responses to pests for the vegetable seed industry is available upon request from our offices.