Description of the tomato variety Michelle f1 and its characteristics
Tomatoes have long occupied pride of place in the beds of Russian gardeners. Tomato Michel F1 has become a worthy representative of the nightshade family and has found its admirers far beyond the borders of its homeland. The first bush was bred by Japanese breeders, and in 2009 it was registered in the Russian Federation.
General information
Tomatoes are suitable for cultivation in different climatic conditions. The originator recommends the variety for cultivation in film shelters. Description and characteristics of tomato:
- Early ripe, berries are ready to harvest in 100 -110 days from the moment of planting;
- Stable yield, from a bush to 4 kilograms of fruit;
- The bush reaches a height of 2 meters;
- Up to 7 fruits are formed in one cluster;
- Indeterminate;
- Stamp;
- Powerful stem;
- Good foliage;
- Resistant to many nightshade diseases;
- Transferring transportation;
- Good keeping quality.
The plant shows good results in the southern regions of Russia and places of a temperate climate. General information about fruits:
- Aligned;
- Rounded flat shape;
- Large, the weight of one tomato reaches 220 grams;
- Average density;
- Red color, ready-made;
- Number of chambers - 3-4;
- Contains up to 6% dry matter;
- Not watery;
- Juicy;
- Fragrant;
- Sugar taste.
The fruits can be used in a variety of ways. They are suitable for canning and preparing blanks for the winter. The berry is processed into tomato products: pasta, sauce, juice. Fresh Michel f1 tomato is a good ingredient in vegetable salads.
Growing recommendations
The plant, like most members of the family, prefers the seedling method of planting. A number of simple rules will help to grow healthy tomato seedlings:
- Sowing seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters;
- Maintaining the temperature in the room not lower than +22 degrees;
- Use of universal soil for tomatoes;
- Cover the planting with foil until sprouts appear;
- After sprouting, transplant seedlings in separate pots;
- Provide seedlings with 16 hour daylight hours;
- Regular watering with water at room temperature;
- Temper 7-10 days before planting.
IMPORTANT! To obtain the best yield, it is necessary to form a plant into 1 stem.
It is not recommended to place more than 5 tomato bushes on 1 square meter of land. The variety reacts positively to abundant watering and fertilizers containing calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Mandatory care measures include:
- Top dressing up to 6 times per summer;
- Watering with warm water in the evening or morning hours;
- Loosening the soil;
- Weeding;
- Tying with synthetic materials;
- Installation of supports.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon! After positive reviews about the tomato, Michelle f1 decided to test it out on personal experience.The fruits ripened after 4 months, the plant turned out to be unpretentious in care. Loves abundant watering, top dressing, be sure to tie up. The yield is good, from a square meter of planting it was possible to get 12 kilograms of tomatoes. Recommend!
Evgenia Sizova, 54 years old.
I advise all lovers of large-fruited tomatoes to try the Michelle variety. The hybrid shows a high yield. The fruits are juicy, sweet and very aromatic. Suitable for salads, great for fresh consumption.
Valeria Petrova, 63 years old.
I planted these tomatoes for the first time this year, got the first harvest pretty quickly. In the process of growth, I used the product BioGrow as a top dressing, so the harvest was large.