Description of the Torpedo tomato variety, yield and cultivation
Tomato Torpedo f1 is a new generation hybrid plant. Due to its unpretentiousness to the surrounding conditions, the tomato can be planted both in the open field (in the garden) and closed (in the greenhouse). Let us consider in more detail the features and distinctive qualities of this variety.
Features of torpedo tomatoes
Tomatoes of this variety, as a rule, reach a height of 60 centimeters, while the amount of foliage on the stems is negligible compared to other tomatoes.
Ripening of the bush occurs in the early stages of development. Usually, between the emergence and the moment when the first crop can already be obtained, approximately 100 days pass.
Each formed brush produces at least five reddish cylindrical fruits, the mass of which is about 120 g.
Due to the fact that Torpedo tomatoes have a stable high yield (I grow this variety myself, and I manage to harvest about four kilograms of tomatoes from one bush), the fruits ripen quickly and you do not need to carefully monitor and care for the plant, this hybrid is in the leading place among other tomatoes. It is perfect for landing on small plots of land.
How to properly grow Torpedo tomatoes
The cultivation of tomatoes of this type occurs by the seedling method.
Important! In order to prevent the subsequent infection of the plant with various dangerous diseases, before starting to plant the seeds, it is necessary to disinfect them with a solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse with boiled water and soak.
- When sowing, it should be remembered that the depth of their incorporation into the soil cannot exceed 0.5 centimeters. If the temperature in the room where the seeds were left to germinate is 18-25 degrees, then the emergence of seedlings can be expected on the fifth day.
- As soon as the plant develops enough, that is, 2-3 leaves appear on the stem, pinching should be done. Further, the care of the sprouts will consist in timely fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, watering, loosening the earth and hardening the tomatoes.
- It is better to plant seedlings in the ground in the last days of May - early June (after the threat of frost has passed), when the first brush begins to bloom. By that time, tomatoes are usually 65 days old.
- Before planting tomatoes in wells prepared in advance, you need to put a handful of humus there and water it abundantly. Throughout the summer, the plant needs to be watered and fed infrequently, but abundantly.
In conclusion, we can add that the reviews of those who planted or even continue to plant and grow Torpedo tomatoes characterize this tomato variety very positively.To a greater extent, this relates to its taste and aroma. They note the ease of caring for tomatoes, as well as the high yield of the tomato bush Torpedo f1. So growing this variety is the right decision.
