SUNFIRE is an exciting new determinate fresh market variety with strong TYLCV resistance. SUNFIRE is bred for outdoor conditions in warmer regions. Sunfire is ideally suitable for use as a spec variety by nurseries.
- Well adapted variety
- Compact, balanced plant
- Medium fruit size
- Fol:1-2, Rs, TMV, TYLCV and TSWV resistance
Type
Determinate round.
Maturity
It’s a good early-medium maturing variety. The first fruit will mature around 80-85 days after transplanting. Days to maturity may vary due to environmental conditions that may delay maturity.
Plant Characteristics
SUNFIRE is robust, with a strong stand and plant framework, making the variety balanced and well adapted for open field conditions.
Plant Populations
Depending on spacing the variety can be planted between 12 500 - 15 000 plants per hectare. It is well adapted and no pruning is necessary.
Variety Characteristics
SUNFIRE is a firm, medium-large, attractive, deep oblate fruit with a small attachment and average fruit mass of 140-160g. It is well balanced and keeps its fruit shape size.
Features & Benefits
SUNFIRE has a good disease resistance package, with good fruit size in comparison to SAMA and GALINA.
Disease Resistance
HR: Va:1, Vd:1, Fol:1-2, Rs, TMV, TYLCV, IR: Ma, Mi, Mj, Lt, TSWV
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