HORTITOM 6 (TOM 1)

Crop Name: Tomato

National Code: NGLE -26 -25

Variety Name: HORTITOM 6

Original Name: TOM 1

Outstanding Characteristics: Resistant to Septoria leaf spot, root-knot nematode and gray mold diseases, high yield potential, good heat tolerance, high total soluble solids, adapted to wet and dry season conditions and dual purpose (good for processing and fresh market).(63.4 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Northern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: NIHORT

Developing Institute: NIHORT;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Habu Saleh Hamisu, Christian Okechukwu Anyaoha and Abubakar Idris Kala, Muhammad Lawal Attanda, Oladigbolu Adeyinka Abiola, Yahaya Danlami Giginyu, Yusuf Idris Adebayo, Mu’azu Ya’u Gwammaja, Hudu Abubakar Hudu, Saleh Abdulhamid and Ali Munkaila.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 63.4

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026