Tomato – Kashi Abhiman (Hybrid, IIVR / NSC)

• High-Yielding Hybrid — Kashi Abhiman delivers a yield potential of 850–900 quintals per hectare (q/ha) under recommended management.
• Determinate Growth Habit — Plants are determinate, compact and manageable; suitable for high-density plantings and mechanized/organized cultivation.
• Fruit Quality & Appearance — Produces firm, deep-red, round to slightly flattened-round fruits with uniform ripening; fruits weigh approximately 75–95 g each, making them ideal for fresh market and long-distance transport.
• Good Shelf Life & Transport Suitability — Firm pericarp and uniform ripening ensure good shelf life and minimize transport losses — useful for supply chains, distant retail, and long-haul markets.
• Disease / Stress Tolerance — Variety carries tolerance against leaf-curl virus (Tomato Leaf Curl Virus, ToLCV), lowering risk of crop loss in virus-prone areas.
• Suitable Season & Zones — Recommended for cultivation in autumn–winter season (mid-September to March) in zones such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab and neighbouring states.

Seed & Crop Info

• Developed / Released by: Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi — Hybrid name VRTH-101.
• Seed Rate: As per seed-industry recommendation: ~250 g/ha for planting.
• Planting Season: Mid-September transplanting for autumn-winter crop; alternate planting windows possible depending on local climate.

Special feature

• High yield + uniform quality fruits — good profit potential for producers.
• Compact, determinate plants — easy to manage, suitable for small to large farms.
• Market-ready fruit size & colour — 75–95 g deep red tomatoes with attractive look for fresh market, retail, and supply chains.
• Durable & transport-friendly — firm texture and good shelf life reduce losses and enable long-distance trade.
• Virus-tolerant hybrid — lower risk in virus-prone regions, making it reliable for multiple seasons.