Description of tomato Leader f1, characteristics of the variety and cultivation
One of the types of large-fruited tomatoes. Tomato "Vozhak" is chosen by true gourmets who prefer to enjoy the taste of fresh vegetables.
Basic ideas about the variety
Many positive characteristics that are great for growing in a specific region make any species a step higher than the rest.
Description of tomatoes "Leader" f1
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Plant height: 0.8 m (open ground), 1.2 m (in greenhouses).
- Ripening period: 110-125 days.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: 4-5 pcs.
Fruit:
- Shape: rounded.
- Color: red.
- Mass: 500-1000 gr.
- Pulp: juicy, few seeds.
- Density: high.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: 4 weeks.
How to plant and care for a plant
Tomatoes are grown in seedlings, seeds are sown 55-60 days before planting in a permanent place. The main thing is to take into account the peculiarities of the region in which the landing is made.
For strong seedlings, you need to do the following:
- Dive. This is seating in separate containers. The seedlings are getting larger.
- Top dressing. Preferably at least 2 times, before transplanting into the ground.
- Compliance with light and thermal conditions.
- Hardening. Getting used to sunlight, wind and other features of the open air. This is done 1-2 weeks before the transplant. The plants are taken out for 20 minutes, gradually increasing the time to 8 hours.
After the plants are transferred to the place of permanent vegetation, they must be looked after. In addition to weeding, loosening, hilling and mulching, the plant requires formation. It is best to leave 1 stem to increase yields. The stepsons are removed in the usual way, familiar even to novice gardeners.
The brushes of the "Leader" must be tied up, since the large weight of the fruit will lead to its separation from the main stem.
Watering can be done using the drip irrigation system, with normal watering using warm water. And the process itself is carried out in the evening.
Top dressing:
- During the flowering period.
- During the period of active fruiting.
The minimum number of dressings is indicated, complex preparations are used.
Harvest volume and application
Subject to the norms and requirements, the Leader f1 tomatoes give an excellent harvest. From 1 plant, you can get up to 8-10 kg of fruit.
They are used to prepare fresh salads. Great for the following dishes:
- juices;
- sauces;
- ketchup;
- tomato paste;
- non-whole fruit canning.
Diseases characteristic of the "Vozhak" variety
This plant has no immunity to diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to take timely preventive measures.They start from the moment of sowing the seeds, treating the planting material with special means against diseases.
Plants planted in the ground should be constantly checked for signs of a particular disease. It is best to remove one diseased plant while keeping the rest alive.
Chemicals are used only before the flowering of the plant. Then, in order to avoid the ingress of harmful substances into the fruits, it is better to use folk methods of struggle (wood ash, decoction of onion husks, etc.).
What summer residents say
Many vegetable growers leave reviews on websites to help a young, novice gardener. The useful information they contain can be of invaluable help.
Valentine. A friend advised me to grow this variety. I reacted with caution, I really do not like large tomatoes. But after the first fruit ripened, I realized that I was mistaken. Very tasty, fleshy, a little sweetish, I really fell in love with them. Now the list of compulsory varieties for cultivation begins with him.
Having once tried to plant a large-fruited tomato, it is difficult to give up growing them. "Leader" is one of the best in this category.
