Characteristics and description of the tomato variety President, its yield and cultivation
10 years ago, after variety trials, the President tomato was added to the state register. We owe the emergence of this hybrid to Holland, whose breeding has always been famous for its presentation of vegetables and optimal yield. After testing the hybrid in the fields of Russia, experts approved its suitability.
Now the crop appears in any region of the country for cultivation both in open soil and under a film cover. The full name of this tomato variety is “President 2 f1”, which appeared thanks to the Monsanto company. Tomatoes fully justify their name, according to their characteristics, which we will present below.
Characterizing the "President"
Tomatoes "President" is an early, indeterminate tomato hybrid... The plant is capable of stretching up to three meters. Since the bush is tall, it is supposed to be tied to the appropriate support, formed and pinned. The manufacturer advises to form the plant into one or two stems.
The inflorescence is intermediate; the very first one starts the bookmark above the 7-9 sheet. The garter will not cause difficulties, since the leaf of the bush is small, in color - a dark green shade. The same can be noted about the presence of stepsons: this variety does not have them in abundance, so the procedure will not be laborious.
The principal characteristic of the variety is large-fruited. Despite the fact that the habit of the plant is massive, holding hands with five or six fruits of 300 grams each will not be easy. Although it takes energy to tie up the bushes constantly, the thought of enjoying the best harvest inspires you to follow all the necessary instructions. If you grow tomatoes with the need for formation, without overloading, then each square meter will give you up to 5 kilograms of high quality fruits.
Fruits are the pride of the "President" tomato
The target direction of the President tomato is clear to all experienced gardeners. In other words, the tomato initially meant a profitable sale, which means it must meet certain indicators. And the first thing that comes to mind is the proper presentation, the so-called "rosy cheek" of the vegetables themselves.
The description of the variety in terms of its fruits is reduced to the following:
- The average weight of each vegetable is between 200 and 300 grams;
- The light of the tomato is absolutely natural - a bright scarlet hue, typical for crops in general;
- The fruits of the hybrid are leveled, large, round and flattened at the "poles";
- The pulp is firm, resistant to deformation, juicy and melts in the mouth;
- One tomato has four chambers;
- When cutting the fruit, a small amount of liquid is emitted;
- The skin of the culture is hard and durable;
- Reliability of transportation on Russian roads.
In difficult weather conditions, humidity and temperature fluctuations, this variety retains its original appearance for up to 20 days.
In culinary terms, the "President f1" variety is optimal for salad preparations, for tomato paste, and for making juices.
About growing "President"
The high yield of the described culture goes to gardeners for very little effort. You just should not forget about strengthening and a garter as needed. And the conditions for growing "President" are very unpretentious - sun, moderate humidity, regular weeding, timely hilling. In addition, tomatoes can be grown in various conditions that are convenient for you - in a greenhouse, in the open field, on a trellis.
The culture can acquire late blight due to excessive humidity. The features of such prevention are good ventilation of the place or treatment with a special Bordeaux mixture.
In terms of pests, whiteflies and spider mites can infect tomato. To eliminate them, it is good to use Fitoverm and Actellik, as well as fumigate the area with colloidal sulfur.
Those who planted these tomatoes in the garden know that the intended result will not be very expensive, and the vegetables themselves will pay off any of your costs. The fruits described above, which are distinguished by sweetness and aesthetics, will decorate not only the beds, but also pantry rooms, for example, in jars with pickles or in special fresh boxes. You will truly become the owners of the "presidential" tomato wealth.
About the advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Some believe that the main advantage of this variety is early maturity. The high quality of the fruit and illegal cultivation are also noted. These features make it possible to start harvesting vegetables and tasting them as early as July. In terms of cons, some reviews point out the need to erect high trellises and pegs for a garter if the height of the bush approaches three meters.
Nevertheless, during its existence, the hybrid has already won a stable army of fans. After the first cultivation, such tomatoes are regular guests of the beds.
So, our tomato "President" is an industrial variety to please garden lovers with its high growth, numerous vegetable masterpieces in the shortest possible time. It goes well with salad variations, as an addition to young borscht or as a source to our favorite tomato juice.
