Features of growing tomato varieties Vologda F1 and its description
Many gardeners are trying to grow hybrids on their plots, for example, the Vologda tomato. They differ from ordinary varieties in high yield, the greatest resistance to many diseases. They are obtained by artificially crossing two varieties.
Usually, the F1 icon is placed on the seed packages of the hybrids. The only thing that is impractical for them is to collect seeds and sow those for the next year, since all the maternal qualities of the plant will be lost.
You will have to purchase new seeds annually from specialized stores. Among the hybrids, the tomato variety Vologda F1 enjoys attention.
Description of the variety
Vologda F1 belongs to mid-season varieties. From germination to fruiting, there are from 110 days. The variety is intended for cultivation in foil or glazed greenhouses. It can have different heights, the maximum is 2 meters.
The fruits are collected in a cluster of 6 - 8 fruits. The leaves are medium in size, dark green in color. The first inflorescences begin to appear above the 10th leaf. Fruits are medium in size, their weight is from 100 - 110 grams, color is red, tomatoes do not crack, have a strong film. They attach well to the stalk. When the bush ripens, they hold tight and do not fall to the ground.
Tomatoes differ in taste, contain a sufficient amount of sugar, sweetish. Suitable for home, industrial canning and salads.
Breeding features
Vologda tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Sowing seeds is carried out at the end of February. It is advisable to pre-soak them in water and process in a solution of potassium permanganate. Then sow in ready-made wet soil for tomatoes and peppers purchased from the store. Cover the soil with plastic wrap and place in a warm place.
In about a week, the seeds will sprout. When the first true leaves grow, it is recommended to make a pick. For this, it is advisable to choose disposable cups. To lengthen the daylight hours, it is recommended to supplement the seedlings with a fluorescent lamp. When the plants are 55-60 days old, they must be transplanted into the greenhouse to a permanent place, observing the 40x60 cm scheme.
A prerequisite for care is loosening the soil, especially after watering the plants. To increase the yield of tomatoes, it is recommended to loosen and slightly raise the soil to the first leaves, so that an additional root system begins to form.
In the middle lane, tomato seedlings are planted in early May. After a while, the plants must be tied to a support, top dressing must be applied 2 times a month. In the future, they try to form the plant so that there is one stem, when the maximum height is reached, pinch the top.
This type of procedure is recommended in August.Around August, abundant watering is carried out, at the beginning of August, irrigation is reduced, towards the end of the month, watering is stopped altogether.
Advantages of the variety
The advantage of this tomato hybrid is resistance to many diseases. He is not dangerous to tobacco mosaic, fusarium, cladosporium. Unfortunately, like all other tomatoes, it can get late blight. The hybrid has a high yield. With good care, up to 5 kg of tomatoes ripen on one plant.
To obtain high yields, suitable climatic and weather conditions are essential. Reviews of Vologda F1 tomatoes are mostly positive. With proper care, most gardeners get high yields and are satisfied with this variety.
Tomatoes Vologda F1 are also convenient because they are well transported. The fruits are the most convenient size for canning, so we recommend growing them on the site.
