Description of tomato variety Shiva f1, its characteristics and yield
Tomatoes occupy one of the leading places in popularity among plantings in the gardens of Russian summer residents. The rich vitamin and mineral composition of the fruit of the plant made it not only tasty, but also useful. Tomato Shiva f1 has been sectioned to Holland. The originator was the firm "Syngenta".
General information about the plant
The variety originator recommends the plant for outdoor cultivation. External characteristic and technical data of tomato:
- hybrid;
- early maturing, fruits are ready to be harvested in 90–95 days;
- determinant;
- powerful trunk and root system;
- the height of the bush does not exceed 100 centimeters;
- good foliage;
- wide leaves;
- there is no spot at the stalk;
- the stalk is articulated;
- high yield, up to 446 centners of berries per hectare of land;
- high commercial qualities;
- stable immunity to nematodes, verticillosis and most viruses and diseases of the nightshade family;
- the percentage of dry matter does not exceed 6.4;
- the percentage of sugar content 2.5-3;
- suitable for transportation, does not lose marketability;
- stress-resistant;
- high level of preservation.
The positive qualities of the plant made it popular in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Description of the appearance and distinctive features of the fruit:
- rich, red color at maturity;
- high taste;
- not prone to cracking and microcracks;
- rounded shape;
- persistent tomato smell;
- average weight 140–160 grams;
- high density;
- from slightly ribbed to ribbed;
- glossy;
- number of sockets 4–6 pieces.
IMPORTANT! The percentage of marketable fruit yield does not exceed 93%.
Consumer reviews about the Shiva f1 tomato speak of the versatility of the fruit. The berry is suitable for fresh consumption, spinning, processing into juice or puree, drying or stuffing.
Recommendations for growing tomato
The best planting method is the seedling method. The preparatory period begins in early spring. For sowing, separate containers and universal soil are prepared for growing the nightshade family. Seed material is immersed in moist soil to a depth of 1–2 centimeters. For better germination of plants, the seedlings are covered with foil and wait until the sprouts appear.
Throughout the cultivation of seedlings, it is necessary to observe a temperature regime of 21 degrees. Only a week before transplanting, the air temperature is gradually reduced to 15-16 degrees, for hardening tomatoes. When the first true leaves appear, tomatoes must be dived. Seedlings should be placed on a windowsill or balcony on the south side, they should receive the maximum amount of sunlight.The gardener should regularly water the sprouts and loosen the soil.
Seedlings should be planted according to the scheme 50 x 40 centimeters, placing no more than 9 bushes per square meter. Follow-up care includes watering in the evening or morning hours, feeding, removing weeds, and loosening the soil.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! I have long respected the Netherlands for their fruitful tomato varieties. One of the favorites is the Shiva hybrid. Tomato bears fruit well in open field conditions. Bushes can be arranged densely, up to 9 per square meter. The plant is unpretentious in care, the harvest is always worthy. For myself, I did not find the minuses of tomato.
Alla Kalinina, 43 years old
Good afternoon! In the absence of a greenhouse, I recommend trying the Shiva outdoor variety. Tomatoes are very stress-resistant, tolerate cold, do not require constant attention. The fruits are medium in size, not more than 160 grams. I use tomato for spinning and fresh consumption.
Antonina Fokusova, 44 years old
