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Tomato Octopus f1 is an unusual, amazing variety that is rarely found in garden beds. The reviews of those who planted these tomatoes are mostly positive. Many people note that it is not difficult to care for the plants, and the yield is high. A distinctive characteristic is the presence of a strong stem in the form of a liana or a branchy tree.

Advantages of an unusual cultivated plant

Tomato Octopus can reach a large height (height can be up to 4 m) and resembles an ordinary tree with spreading brushes. South America is considered the birthplace of this unusual variety. The variety appeared in Russia recently.

Tomato Octopus f1 has many advantages. The most common positive properties include the following:

• growing rapidly and gaining strength;
• the root system is stable, occupies a large area;
• the variety is resistant to temperature extremes, tolerates cold and heat;
• one tree can bring a high yield (up to 15 thousand tomatoes can be harvested);
• the tomato bush is resistant to pests and diseases;
• tolerates moisture;
• can bear fruit for several years in a row.

Description of tomato fruit Octopus according to those who have already harvested: the fruits are not very large (about 100-150 g), have a round shape, bright red color. The pulp is sweet, juicy, fleshy. Tomatoes are stored for a long time. They can be preserved for the winter, as well as used for making salads, juices.

Problems to face

Despite the resistance of Octopus tomatoes to pests, insects can bring a real threat. They spread the infection from one fetus to the next. To combat, special sprays with insecticides are used. These funds can also be used prophylactically. The most common pest is the caterpillar.

Aphids are also a threat to the plant. Cold water sprayed with bush leaves will help get rid of it. You can plant dill nearby, the smell of which repels insects.

Rotting of the plant is considered another problem. Damp weather and improper watering contribute to the spread of rot. Brown spots form on the stem, which gradually spread to the leaves and fruits. A special solution will help absorb excess moisture and protect it from rotting.

A common disease that affects the plant is late blight. The fungal infection mainly affects tomatoes only. Dark brown spots form on stems and leaves.

Secrets of Getting Good Results

In order for the Octopus f1 tomato tree to gain strength and give a crop in the garden plot, it must be properly looked after. Growing rules must be followed. A warm, spacious greenhouse is ideal.In such conditions, the tree grows tall and bears fruit for several seasons.

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How to grow a tomato in a greenhouse environment? Conditions required to get the Octopus f1 tomato tree:

1. The greenhouse should be large and well heated.
2. Since the growth of the tree lasts about 1.5 years, the greenhouse must be heated all year round.
3. During the first months, the stem is formed, so you should not wait for the harvest.
4. In order for the crown to catch on to something, a metal or wooden structure is being constructed.
5. Watering of the f1 Octopus variety should be regular.
6. It is recommended to spray the bushes with special preparations for diseases.
7. To grow a healthy bush, you need to feed it with mineral fertilizers.

Seedlings in a greenhouse begin to transplant in early February. The temperature in the greenhouse should be about 22 degrees, always enough light. When the seedlings grow a little, you need to dive. Important nuances of growing Octopus in a greenhouse:

1. You should not use seeds collected from bushes for planting.
2. Sowing should be started at the end of January (in order for the seeds to germinate faster, they must be germinated by placing them in a napkin dipped in water).
3. Sprouted sprouts are transplanted into a prepared container filled with soil.
4. After the seedlings have exceeded 25 cm, further care continues in the greenhouse.
5. The distance between the bushes should be large (about 1.5 meters).
6. For the crown, you need to provide strong support.
7. Requires abundant, regular watering.
8. It is imperative to use fertilizers for feeding.
9. The soil should be loosened from time to time.

For growing tomato Octopus f1 in the open field, it is necessary to prepare seedlings. For seedlings, seeds from the store are useful. If the seeds are harvested, the subsequent harvest will be of poor quality.

The technology of planting in open ground presupposes the observance of the important points of cultivation in order to obtain a high-quality harvest. Features of moving seedlings into open ground:

1. Before planting, the soil is loosened and fertilized (soil with an admixture of clay and sand is best suited).
2. For cultivation, a plot of land is selected that is well lit.
3. The sprout is placed in holes about 20 cm deep and must be protected from the wind and receive sufficient light.
4. The root is pinched, thus the branching is enhanced.
5. Once a month, you need to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers.
6. As soon as one cluster of fruits ripens, all leaves must be removed from it.
7. It is recommended to water the plant with iodine solution at least three times per season (one bottle of iodine is diluted in 10 liters of water and watered at the base of the plant).

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It is best to move seedlings into open ground at the beginning of June, when the Octopus tomatoes will have a stem larger than 20 cm and several leaves on it.

It is possible to propagate Octopus tomatoes by a vegetative method. A stalk is taken from a healthy bush and planted in the soil of the greenhouse. If the cutting was taken in the winter, then it is planted in a pot and cared for temporarily at home. At the beginning of spring, they are transplanted into the ground and continue to look after.

Harvesting is started when the fruits are just beginning to turn red. Then they are placed in a well-lit place where the tomatoes will ripen for another two weeks. For further storage of grown tomatoes, they need to be moved to a warm, dry room.

Varieties of Octopus

There is a wide variety of Octopus tomatoes. You can get not only red or yellow fruits, but black, green and even white. An interesting variety is the Sprut Cream. If you provide sufficient access to light, heat and moisture, then the plant can reach a height of three meters. Plum tomatoes are named after their shape, which resembles a plum.

Characteristics of the variety:

1. Octopus Cream f1 resembles a bunch of grapes on which about 10 tomatoes are placed.
2. The fruits are oblong, sweet taste and red in color.
3. The root is powerful, the leaves are large.
4. The variety is resistant to many diseases.
5. Tomato Octopus Cream is stored for a long time (does not deteriorate up to 1.5 months).

How to grow cream? The cultivation of the variety can be carried out in the open field and in the greenhouse. To harvest a lot of crops, top dressing is necessary. To prevent diseases, it is recommended to ventilate the greenhouse, loosen the ground and spray it with a solution of iodine or potassium permanganate.

Another subspecies is the cherry tomato. Tomatoes of the Octopus Cherry species have many positive qualities:

• cultivation can be carried out both in the open field and in a greenhouse;
• fruits are canned or added to salads;
• ripen quickly;
• bear fruit for a long time;
• in good conditions can reach 2 meters in height;
• the fruits are firm on the outside and fleshy on the inside.

Red tomatoes are round in shape. The weight of each fruit does not exceed 20 grams. On each long branching brush of the plant, there are 15-20 pieces.

Numerous reviews of summer residents who have grown a tomato, note a high yield, tasty fruits and the ability to store tomatoes for a long time.