Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Polfast, its yield
Tomato Polfast is an early variety. The time from the appearance of the first shoots to the ripening of the first fruits ranges from 86 to 91 days. This variety is hybrid, high-yielding, undersized and determinant. Polfast is intended both for greenhouses and for growing in open ground. The fruits taste sweet, they receive extremely positive feedback from gardeners.
Description of the variety
Polfast is an early variety that bears fruit already 3 months after germination. The powerful course reaches a height of 55 - 60 centimeters, has a medium-sized leaf, in some cases the foliage can be large. The inflorescence is simple.
Polfast tomatoes are a high-yielding variety. The green mass is formed quite moderately, the leaf is dark green, medium in size. Fruit ripening occurs in clusters, in one bundle from 4 to 6 pieces. The yield is high. One square meter can grow from 3.5 to 6.5 kilograms of juicy tomatoes. Each fruit weighs between 100 and 140 grams, changing color during ripening from green to bright red.
The skin is thin, but firm enough to protect the fruit from cracking. There are very few seeds in the pulp, which is dense and juicy. The sweet taste of the fruit is not watery at all, rich. Due to the high content of sugar and vitamins, Polfast fruits are recommended for use in the diet of children.
Ripening of half-fast tomatoes occurs 55 days after the seedlings are transferred to the ground. This period is approximate - you can see a ripe tomato a few days earlier or a little later. The ripening period is largely influenced by climatic conditions and agricultural technology.
A powerful branchy plant reaches a height of 55 - 60 centimeters. The ovary can form even if the temperatures are slightly lower than recommended. This means that the crop is more likely to yield a good harvest in due time, being little dependent on the vagaries of the weather.
Origin
The origin of the Polfast hybrid is due to Dutch breeders. Scientists have developed this variety for cultivation in open ground and under film. All fruits ripen before the onset of frost. Low temperatures are not scary for tomato Polfast F1.
Tomatoes are stored perfectly, they tolerate transportation well. If you had to remove green tomatoes from a bush, the fruits ripen perfectly at a temperature of 22 - 25 ° C.
Tomatoes are very sweet. The description on the package informs that the fruits belong to salad species, can be used both fresh and for canning. You can make delicious tomato juice: the drink will be thick and rich.Polfast fruits are ideal for making mashed potatoes, tomato paste, side dishes and soups.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomato Polfast is a variety that has many advantages. Among them:
- the variety shows resistance to diseases that are quite common among tomatoes (verticillium, fusarium);
- compactness of a plant that does not impose conditions for formation;
- the possibility of growing in the open field;
- great taste of the fruit;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- drought tolerance.
There are no obvious flaws in the variety, but it should be remembered that a gardener inspired by his harvest will not be able to collect seeds from these tomatoes for growing in the next season. This is the hallmark of all hybrids.
Growing features
Early varieties, like Polfast F1, must be grown by seedlings. Seeds should be planted after March 15th. There is no need for soaking and additional processing of seed material, because hybrid species are fully processed before they go on sale.
For a successful start of the season, you need to plant Polfast seeds in a high-quality substrate. The nutrient soil should be made from humus and garden soil. It is possible to add a small portion of clean river sand or wood ash. The depth of seed placement in the soil should not exceed 2 centimeters, otherwise germination will take too long or even become impossible. First, the soil is sprayed with warm water, after sowing, cover with a thick film.
The temperature required for the rapid germination of seeds should be within the range of 24 - 25 degrees. When the first shoots appear, the containers are placed in a bright place, and the temperature in the room should decrease slightly.
With a lack of sunlight, you should think about additional lighting. Fluorescent lamps are well suited for this purpose.
When the seedlings of Polfast reach the growth phase, when two real leaves appear, it is worth carrying out the picking process. After that, you should definitely feed young plants with complex fertilizer. Hybrids are distinguished by early fruiting, which must be taken into account when transplanting seedlings into the ground. Already after 52 - 54 days, the first ripe fruits of Polfast will appear.
Growing tips
Tomato is not a very whimsical crop, however, some conditions must be observed when growing, otherwise the harvest may turn out to be far from expected.
This culture has several basic requirements:
- Air temperature. This characteristic is extremely important for tomatoes. Tomatoes are quite hardy, but they grow better in areas where the climate is characterized by temperate. The minimum temperature for seed germination is 9 ° C, intensive growth is possible when the temperature reaches the 18 - 25 ° C range. With a sharp and strong increase in temperature, growth can slow down, and in some cases even stop. The average indicator, considered optimal for early varieties of tomatoes, is 24 ° C.
- The soil. Tomatoes can grow equally well in different types of soil. Successful cultivation is more possible in lands rich in humus. Good drainage is important, the absence of high acidity.
- Fertilizer. Before transplanting seedlings of Polfast (when digging the soil), it is necessary to apply organic fertilizer, and then repeat the feeding twice during the season. When planting plants, it is not worth adding organic matter: as a result, you will get a lush green bush, but not a rich harvest. In addition, feeding Polfast with organic matter directly into the wells during planting will contribute to the development of fungal diseases.
If the soil is fertile, it is enough to apply fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus: these trace elements have a positive effect on the development of the root system, contribute to abundant and earlier flowering and high-quality ripening of tomatoes.
Thinking about fertilizer for tomato varieties Polfast, you can use wood ash as an option. Some types of dressing work well with watering: these two procedures can be done simultaneously.
