Characteristics and description of the hummingbird tomato variety
Tomato Hummingbird f1 was bred by French breeders and is an early indeterminate variety. The plant has a strong structure and short internodes. With proper care, the culture will bear fruit until the very cold. The tomato is a hybrid tomato "Cream». The tomato is successfully adapted to different types of climate and soil types. Also flexible to different light conditions.
Plant characteristic
The plant itself is powerful and usually has two stems with 8-10 ovaries. Hummingbird F1 has a good immune system and is resistant to late blight. The distance between the nodes is small, and there is a knee near the stalk, making it easy to pick ready vegetables. The plant is tall and therefore requires a garter and pinching. Tomato, due to its power, forms fruit of a large shape. The leaves are medium in size and range from green to dark green. The deciduous plate, like the stem, is characterized by its vigor and good growth zone. In addition, the tomato has an excellent developed root system, due to which it develops well and rarely gets sick.
Description of fruits
The fruit has the shape of a "cream" red. The fruit itself is quite fleshy, with an interesting sweet and sour taste. The tomato always gives a high yield. Tomatoes are great for both fresh salads and juices and preservation. The fruit is quite dense, with thick walls, the average weight is 160 grams. Fruit diameter 30 mm. During ripening, the tomato does not contain a green spot, stem and veins inside, due to which, it has excellent, delicate taste.
The ripening period is 95 days. It is considered an early maturing plant.
The fruits are characterized by good keeping quality. During conservation, due to their tightness, they do not burst. Therefore, in winter, these tomatoes can be put on the table as a delicacy. The hummingbird tomato can be transported over long distances without any problems.
The tomato is thermophilic. For cultivation, both a greenhouse, a balcony, and open ground are suitable. The main thing is to make a landing after the threat of frost has passed.
Pros and cons of the plant
The plant has more positive qualities than negative ones. The bred breed has recently been able to gain trust, reviews and popularity among many gardeners. The advantages of the plant are:
- Indeterminacy;
- High productivity;
- The plant has a good immune system and is resistant to many viruses and diseases;
- The tomato does not require frequent care;
- Fleshy fruits are characterized by good keeping quality, easy to transport;
- Vegetables do not crack when preserved;
- The tomato is adapted to different growing zones;
- The variety has an early ripening period.
The disadvantage of the plant is that it must be tied up and pinned. Also, the culture is a hybrid, so the seeds cannot be obtained on their own. But thanks to the good harvest, the culture is worth it.
How is sowing done
Favorable predecessors of this variety are cucumbers, carrots, onions, legumes. Seeds are usually sown at the end of March. For this, a special soil is prepared, well fertilized and rich in vitamins and minerals, which is necessary for the nutrition of tomatoes. Seeds are treated with a weak manganese solution and sown to a depth of 2 cm, after which abundant watering is performed. The box is covered with a special film and placed in a warm and bright place.
After the seeds germinate and the first leaves appear, the tomatoes must be dived. After that, you need to feed the seedlings a couple of times. Before the plant is planted in an open area, it must be hardened. For this, the seedlings must be taken out into the street 10 days before disembarkation. The plant is planted at the age of 55 days. Usually disembarkation is carried out in mid-June, when the frost has passed. Before planting, it is better to treat the ground with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Although the plant has a good immune system, it is still recommended to treat the leaves from external pests, such as aphids, cabbage.
If the planting will be done in a greenhouse, then it can be done earlier by a month. The planting scheme is as follows - 7-9 tomatoes fit in one square meter and feel comfortable.
Next comes the small thing. It is necessary to care for the bushes, water regularly, loosen the ground. It is recommended to use warm water for irrigation.
Output
Thus, hummingbird tomatoes are a fairly successful breeding crop, resistant to diseases and giving their owner a good harvest.
