Characteristics and description of the tomato variety The desired size, its yield
With the onset of spring, many gardeners are puzzled by the question of choosing a tomato variety. For example, a hybrid tomato of the right size can be a great option. This variety has many positive reviews from those who grew it. And also a large number of advantages compared to other varieties.
Description of the tomato "Right size"
Currently, breeders have bred a huge number of types of tomatoes. It is sometimes very difficult to choose the most suitable variety that will yield a good yield, so it is advisable to study the characteristics and description of the varieties in advance.
The variety "Right size F1" refers to tomatoes with a medium ripening period. The period from germination to harvest is usually 105 to 120 days. This species is suitable for cultivation in the south of Russia. In the northern regions of the country, such as Siberia and the Far East, the variety can only be grown in greenhouses.
Tomato bush variety "The right size F1" belongs to the indeterminate type and reaches a height of 165-180 cm when grown in the open field. In greenhouse conditions, shrubs can reach two meters in height.
It is important to consider that the stems of the plant must be tied up as they grow.
The bushes of the plant are covered with a large number of dark green leaves. The inflorescence is simple, loose. The main advantage of this species is that it is practically not susceptible to the appearance of various diseases. It tolerates temperature changes well.
Characteristic
The homeland of the type "Desired size F1" is the Russian Federation. This variety is a hybrid.
The main characteristics of the plant:
- Ripe fruits are round in shape, there is a slight depression in the area of the peduncle, as well as slight ribbing.
- In the open field, the weight of tomatoes can reach up to 550 grams, when grown in a greenhouse - up to 900 grams.
- Under ideal growing conditions, the weight of the fruit can reach 1 kg.
- Ripe tomatoes of a reddish-pink hue.
- They are distinguished by a fleshy density of fruits, very aromatic, sweet, with a small amount of seeds inside.
- The skin is firm, smooth to the touch.
- From one bush, you can collect from 4 to 5 kg of ripe vegetables.
- On one brush, from 2 to 5 tomatoes can ripen.
- The fruits are perfect not only for eating fresh ripe fruits, but also for preparing various salads, lecho, sauces, juices and marinades.
- It is advisable to plant no more than three bushes per 1 sq. m. soil.
- After sowing the seeds, the first shoots appear on the 10-15th day.
- It is desirable to form shrubs in 1 - 2 stems.
- The harvest season starts in July and ends in September.
- Perfectly retains all its qualities when transporting fruits.
Advantages and disadvantages
As with any variety, the “Right Size F1” tomato has its advantages and disadvantages.
Benefits:
- High resistance to most diseases (especially for such diseases as tobacco mosaic, cladosporium and fusarium);
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- You can get a good harvest by growing bushes in a greenhouse;
- Fruit taste;
- Ripe tomatoes are large in size;
- They tolerate transportation well;
- The plant can produce an ovary even in unfavorable weather.
Disadvantages:
- It is necessary to tie up shrubs as they grow;
- Since the variety is hybrid, it will not be possible to grow seedlings from them when collecting seeds.
- Exactness to the pinching procedure.
The specifics of growing
No special effort needs to be made to grow a good crop. But, despite this, in order to increase the amount of the harvested crop, it is advisable to adhere to simple rules.
- Before planting seedlings in open ground, the soil must be prepared. To do this, it must be treated with copper sulfate and fertilized for the growth of vegetable crops.
- The soil needs to be dug up so that it is saturated with oxygen, make small holes and fill them with water.
- Before planting, the seedlings must be watered abundantly so that the roots are not injured when the seedlings are removed from the container.
- Plant the seedlings in the ground and compact them with earth.
- Water abundantly.
Periodically, you need to weed the soil around the stems and inspect the leaves in order to detect signs of the spread of diseases in time. The manufacturer recommends planting seedlings on fertile, light soils with neutral acidity.