Description of the tomato variety Micah, its characteristics and yield
Micah's tomato is grown in greenhouses and vegetable gardens, and farmers plant it in the fields. This superdeterminate hybrid is bred by crossing other varieties of culture. Based on the characteristics and description of the variety, the purpose of creating this tomato was to grow early tomatoes, which had time to ripen before the period when phytophthora begins to die.
Characteristics of the variety
Tomato Micah does not grow higher than a meter and almost does not let the stepchildren, which facilitates the formation of the bush, saves time for caring for the crop. The hybrid has large green leaves, the first inflorescence is formed above the sixth. The fruit is characterized by:
- medium density;
- flat-round shape;
- slight ribbing.
Ripe tomatoes delight with a bright red color, unripe tomatoes have a light green tint. The weight of one fruit ranges from 100 to 150 g. They ripen together, the first tomatoes are harvested 100 days after the ovary appears.
Main advantages
The yield of tomato reaches 8 kg per square meter. Compared to most hybrids, this mid-early tomato variety has good flavor and aroma. Numerous positive reviews about the Micah F1 tomato can be heard from summer residents who have been growing the first generation hybrid in their area for more than one year.
The advantages of tomato include:
- increased cold resistance;
- friendly and abundant fruiting;
- adaptability to an unfavorable environment.
Tomatoes are stored for a long time, do not lose their presentation during transportation over a long distance... The fruits ripen in inclement weather, insufficient light. The plant is not afraid of many diseases, rarely undergoes fusarium, has good resistance to cladosporia, and does not suffer from the tobacco mosaic virus.
Care features
The yield and fruit quality of the Michei F1 tomato variety, in addition to adherence to agricultural technology, depends on the seeds. It is impossible to independently collect them from hybrids, but you need to purchase them annually in specialized stores, it is easy to buy a fake at the bazaar.
It is not worth planting seeds too early, but in order to feast on tomatoes already in mid-July, you need to correctly calculate when to do it. Seedlings of medium early tomato are sent to the ground after 50–55 days, when frosts are no longer expected. Bushes are planted:
- with a developed root;
- thick stem;
- with the presence of 8 leaves.
When the tomato begins to rise, you need to leave a few sprouts, this variety loves a thickened planting. The bush is formed with two or three stems, which takes more time, but guarantees a high yield. If all stepsons are removed, the culture stops growing.Pinch leaves and pagons in sunny weather, which helps to avoid infection.
Micah F1 does not have any special requirements for the soil, but you should not choose a place for him where eggplants or potatoes used to grow, since the culture can pick up a nematode. The bushes are well accepted when planted on a cloudy day. Feed tomatoes mullein, chicken droppings, mineral fertilizers need every two weeks. So that the sun evenly illuminates the fruits, it is better to tie up even low bushes.
Tomato Micah F1 is used fresh in salads, tomatoes are suitable for pickling, juice, making ketchup.
