Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv. Citrina (Solanaceae)
| ENG | Tomato |
| SK | Rajčiak jedlý |
| CZ | rajče jedlé |
| PL | Pomidor zwyczajny |
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Using
Antioxidant-rich food, prevent cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis, lowering cholesterol, support bone health, lower risk of cancer.
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Botanical description and occurrence:
Field tomato ‘Citrina’ is cultivated as an annual plant in temperate climates. This is an indeterminate, medium late cultivar, height of stacked plants is up to 1.5 m, pruning to 3-4 shoots is recommended. ‘Citrina‘ is abundant fruiting cultivar, it has yellow fruits in the shape of a lemon, weighed up to 60 g, on average. The cultivar is from the Vilmorin breeding company.
Why to have the plant in your garden:
Fruits of unusual shape of a lemon for direct consumption (salads) and the decoration of dishes. It is very sweet and suitable for growing in the containers for ornamental purposes.
Text:
Dr. Andrzej Kalisz, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland
Photo:
Dr. Jan Mezey, SUA, Nitra (Slovak Republic)
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