Cocktail Tomatoes

Cocktail Tomatoes

Cocktail tomatoes are a versatile and profitable mid-sized tomato variety with excellent market demand for salads, fresh snacking, and premium retail packaging. Yielding 45 kg/m² (9.25 lbs/sq.ft.), cocktail tomatoes strike a balance between yield, sweetness, and commercial value. They have moderate Brix values, offering a rich, balanced flavor that makes them a favorite in fresh-cut and premium food markets. In modular professional greenhouses, cocktail tomatoes thrive under optimized light (15 DLI), humidity (65-80%), and CO₂ levels (800 ppm), ensuring steady production and uniform ripening. Each plant produces 10-12 fruits per truss, weighing 35-45g (1.3-1.6 oz) per tomato, making them an ideal choice for individually packaged premium produce. With their high marketing potential, strong consumer demand, and excellent post-harvest quality, greenhouse-grown cocktail tomatoes provide a reliable revenue stream for commercial growers.

Cocktail tomato genetics blend sweetness (Brix), moderate fruit weight, and durability, perfect for greenhouse cultivation. These varieties are prized for flavor and truss harvesting efficiency. Top choices include:

Genetics

  • Anizalla RZ (Rijk Zwaan): ToBRFV-resistant, Brix 10+, 35-45g (1.23-1.59 oz) fruits, exceptional flavor, bred for truss harvesting.
  • Campari (Enza Zaden): Disease-resistant, Brix ~7-8, 30-40g (1.06-1.41 oz) fruits, vigorous vines, suited for greenhouse hydroponics.
  • Kumina (Syngenta): ToBRFV-tolerant, Brix ~7-9, 25-35g (0.88-1.23 oz) fruits, crack-resistant, optimized for consistency.
  • Brioxell (Axia): Disease-resistant, Brix ~8-9, 30-40g (1.06-1.41 oz) fruits, glossy and sweet, ideal for high-wire setups.

Note: Brix and fruit weight values may vary based on greenhouse conditions. When selecting varieties, always consult with the genetic holders (suppliers). This information is for reference only.

Variety Resistance Brix Weight
Anizalla RZ ToBRFV 10+ 35-45g (1.23-1.59 oz)
Campari Disease-resistant 7-8 30-40g (1.06-1.41 oz)
Kumina ToBRFV 7-9 25-35g (0.88-1.23 oz)
Brioxell Multi-disease 8-9 30-40g (1.06-1.41 oz)