Tomato Speedax F1
In my opinion a great replacement for Damaress, better all round.
Tomato Speedax F1 is a premium indeterminate hybrid tomato bred to produce outstanding crops of large, deep red fruits with exceptional quality, flavour and shelf life. Developed for both cluster harvesting and individual fruit picking, this versatile variety produces attractive, uniform tomatoes that perform superbly under greenhouse conditions. Combining vigorous growth, excellent productivity and an impressive disease resistance package, Tomato Speedax F1 is an excellent choice for home gardeners, allotment growers and exhibition enthusiasts alike.
One of the outstanding features of Tomato Speedax F1 is its flexibility. The attractive fruits can be harvested as complete trusses for an impressive display or picked individually once fully ripe. Tomatoes grown on the vine typically weigh between 95 and 120 grams, while individually harvested fruits can reach 125 to 150 grams, making this variety suitable for both attractive cluster presentation and large, high-quality salad tomatoes. The fruits develop a rich, deep red colour with smooth skins and excellent uniformity throughout the crop.
The vigorous cordon plants produce strong stems and healthy foliage capable of supporting numerous heavy trusses throughout the season. Their compact yet productive growth habit makes them ideal for greenhouse soil beds, grow bags and large containers. Regular side-shoot removal encourages continuous production of flowering trusses, allowing harvests from mid-summer until the first autumn frosts.
Flavour is another major strength of Tomato Speedax F1. The firm flesh combines sweetness with classic tomato richness, making these fruits equally suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, cooking and roasting. The excellent shelf life allows harvested fruits to remain in first-class condition for extended periods without sacrificing eating quality, making them ideal for growers who prefer to harvest larger quantities at one time.
Modern breeding has also given Tomato Speedax F1 an exceptional disease resistance package. The variety carries high resistance to Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV), Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt (races 0 and 1) and Fusarium Crown and Root Rot, together with intermediate resistance to root-knot nematodes. These valuable resistances help maintain healthy plants and dependable yields throughout the growing season, even where disease pressure may be higher.
Whether grown for family meals, market-quality harvests or simply to enjoy beautifully presented home-grown tomatoes, Tomato Speedax F1 delivers outstanding results with excellent reliability and exceptional fruit quality.
Sowing & Propagation
Sow Tomato Speedax F1 from January to April under protection in a heated propagator or greenhouse. Sow seeds approximately 5 mm deep into quality seed compost and maintain a temperature of 20–24°C.
Germination usually takes 7–14 days. Once seedlings have produced their first true leaves, transplant individually into small pots before growing on in bright conditions at around 18°C. Harden plants off carefully before transferring to greenhouse borders, grow bags or large containers once frost danger has passed.
Growing On
Grow Tomato Speedax F1 as an indeterminate (cordon) variety, removing side shoots regularly and supporting plants with strong canes or greenhouse strings.
Plant into fertile greenhouse soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter wherever possible. Feed weekly with a high-potash tomato fertiliser once the first fruits begin to swell and maintain even soil moisture throughout the growing season. Good ventilation helps reduce humidity and encourages healthy growth.
For the finest trusses, many experienced growers thin clusters to improve fruit size and uniformity while maintaining the attractive presentation of vine-ripened tomatoes.
Harvesting
Harvest Tomato Speedax F1 from July until October, once the fruits have developed a rich deep red colour and feel slightly soft when gently squeezed.
Harvest complete trusses for maximum visual appeal or pick individual fruits as required. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production throughout the growing season. The fruits store particularly well while maintaining excellent flavour and texture.
Why Choose Tomato Speedax F1?
Tomato Speedax F1 combines vigorous growth, premium fruit quality and one of the most comprehensive disease resistance packages available in a modern greenhouse tomato. Its ability to produce attractive vine-ripened trusses or large individual fruits provides exceptional flexibility for home gardeners and serious growers alike.
Whether you are growing tomatoes for fresh salads, cooking, exhibiting or simply enjoying heavy harvests throughout the summer, Tomato Speedax F1 consistently delivers excellent flavour, reliable performance and beautiful deep red fruits that are as attractive as they are delicious.
Key Features
- Premium F1 hybrid
- Indeterminate (cordon) variety
- Cluster or loose harvest
- 95–120 g on the vine
- 125–150 g as loose fruit
- Deep red, smooth fruits
- Excellent flavour
- Long shelf life
- Strong vigorous plants
- High resistance to Tomato Mosaic Virus, Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt and Fusarium Crown & Root Rot
- Intermediate resistance to root-knot nematodes
Hints and Tips
Grow warm. Use soil where possible, tomatoes are much better in soil beds. Feed at every watering with a high potash feed.
Quantity 10 seeds
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