Shogun*

Outstanding Qualities

• Medium-large sized, blocky fruit
• Dark green turning to bright red
• Intermediate resistance to TSWV and bacterial leaf spot
• Strong plant with very good leaf cover

Shogun* has been developed for the production of high quality fruit in open field and shaded production. The medium-large sized fruit has a smooth surface and shallow shoulders and is dark green turning bright red when mature. Plants have a taller growth habit and are suitable for production in areas where Tomato spotted wilt is a problem. Shogun* must be trellised. Shogun* has high resistance to Tobamo viruses (Tm0) and Bacterial leaf spot and intermediate resistance to Tomato spotted wilt (TSWV).

Special Varietal Requirements

• By transplanting young seedlings (2 true-leaves) and removing flowers of the first 3 to 4 nodes, plants are able to develop strong root systems and good canopies allowing for long season production