Early ripening tomato “Aphrodite F1”: description of the variety and cultivation characteristics

Tomatoes are rightfully considered one of the most favorite crops of Russian gardeners. Every year new varieties and hybrids with improved characteristics appear, and the ripe fruits on the bush themselves even look elegant and literally become a decoration of the beds on the site. The taste of tomatoes is also excellent in salads, in pickles, and in the preparation of all kinds of sauces. But there is no limit to perfection.

Recently, Ural breeders developed a new hybrid, Aphrodite f1, which gardeners immediately fell in love with for the beautiful appearance of the fruit (hence the name), unpretentiousness and early ripening even in the conditions of the Urals and Siberia.

Tomato "Aphrodite F1": description of the variety

This is an ultra-early hybrid of tomatoes; 90-95 days pass from planting seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits . The plant is tall and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height.

The type of bush is not standard, determinate, well leafy. “Aphrodite F1” is recommended for growing under film cover , in greenhouses, but tomatoes also grow successfully in open ground; the plant loves the sun and fertilizing.

This tomato has a very high degree of protection against fungal diseases.

Ripe fruits are red, smooth, round in shape, without a green or yellow spot on the stalk. The tomatoes are small, weighing from 90 to 110 grams . The number of chambers is 3-4, the dry matter content is approximately 5%. The taste is sweetish, pleasant, typical of tomatoes. The collected fruits can be stored for a very long time and tolerate long-distance transportation well. For these qualities they are highly valued not only by summer residents, but also by large vegetable producers.

The early ripeness of tomatoes is a quality that many gardeners and farmers like. But you want to get the harvest evenly throughout the season. And here mid-season, mid-late and late-ripening tomatoes will come to the rescue.

If you are looking for tomatoes that tolerate transportation well, we recommend paying attention to the following varieties: “Malinovka”, “Chibis”, “Novichok”, “Bendrik’s Cream”, “Volgogradsky 5 95”, “Kish Mish Red”, “Salting Delicacy” , “Ob Domes” and others.

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Which regions are best to grow in?

In the south, you can safely grow it in unprotected soil; this will not affect the yield or incidence of the plant.

The best areas for planting: Belgorod, Voronezh, Astrakhan, Crimea and the Caucasus. In the regions of the middle zone it is better to cover with film . In more northern regions it grows well in greenhouses.

Productivity

Under good conditions, this species produces 5-6 kg per bush in greenhouse shelters, with a planting density of 3-4 plants per square meter. m, it turns out to be up to 17 kg; in open ground the yield is slightly lower. This is an excellent indicator.

In the table below you can compare the yield of this variety with other early-ripening tomatoes:

What to remember

1. Tie tomatoes to supports. Even with short growth, bushes need garter, especially heavy clusters with a harvest.
2. Cover young plantings with film. Aphrodite does not tolerate weather changes well. To prevent flowers from falling off, cover the plantings with film.
3. Do not plant next to potatoes. With good resistance to many diseases, the variety is affected by the Colorado potato beetle. Therefore, do not plant tomatoes next to the potato field, carry out preventive treatments.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of tomatoes of the Aphrodite F1 variety include:

• early ripeness;
• bountiful harvest;
• high commercial properties;
• high immunity;
• good taste.

Disadvantages include mandatory pinching, large plant growth and capriciousness to external conditions, such as temperature, watering and fertilizing.

Reviews

Irina Antonovna, 45 years old, greenhouse worker: “All our products go to retail chains, we depend on sales, so we immediately felt that Aphrodite tomatoes are in great demand due to their excellent presentation.”

Andrey, farmer: “In our region, we still plant early-ripening varieties late due to the harsh climate. Therefore, for us they are akin to ordinary varieties in warm climates. It’s attractive that they resist diseases very steadfastly.”

Growing

The bush is very tall and literally covered with fruits; it needs to be tied up and the branches strengthened with supports. It should be formed into three or four stems, most often three . This variety is quite demanding regarding watering and lighting conditions.

The tomato variety “Aphrodite F1” responds very well to complex fertilizing and growth stimulants at all stages of growth.

You should pay attention to the fact that what grows best on neutral soils may lose yield .

In the table below you can compare the presented variety with other ultra-early fruit weights:

How to store it correctly

If you decide not to can or process tomatoes in any way, you can store them as fruits, the main thing is to comply with the conditions. The room temperature should be from 10 to 12 degrees, with humidity no more than 80-85%. Otherwise, the tomatoes will become moldy or rot, and if the humidity is low, they will dry out.

The premises and storage areas should be free of pests, mold and other harmful organisms. In order to prevent microbiological processes from starting, it is worth considering the fact that tomatoes breathe during storage and moisture evaporates from them. The room must be ventilated, the fruits must be inspected and spoiled ones must be removed. Ripe fruits tend to emit ethylene, so storing them next to others is undesirable.

Storing tomatoes, if all rules are followed, lasts approximately 2.5-3 months. To make them last longer, their skins are often coated with Vaseline or paraffin. There is also an older storage method: before cold weather, plants with green fruits are dug up and hung upside down in a warm place. The fruits ripen and enlarge as the nutrients from the plant simply pass into the fruit. This way they can be stored for quite a long time.

Diseases and pests

"Aphrodite F1" has very high resistance to fungal diseases . In rare cases, it may be affected by root rot. This disease is combated by loosening the soil, reducing watering and mulching.

You should also be wary of diseases associated with improper care . To avoid these troubles, you must follow the watering regime and regularly loosen the soil. Ventilation measures will also be effective if the plant is in a greenhouse.

When grown in open ground, the most common pest of this type of tomato is the Colorado potato beetle, which can cause irreparable damage to the plant. Pests are collected manually, after which the plants are treated with the drug "Prestige" . You can use other folk and chemical remedies to combat it.

Tomatoes can also be affected by melon aphids, spider mites and thrips; the drug “Zubr” .

Read more about garden pests in special sections of our website. We have prepared articles for you on methods of combating the Colorado potato beetle and spider mites.

Agricultural technology

In the Urals and throughout Siberia, Aphrodite tomatoes should be grown in protected soil; the best option is a polycarbonate greenhouse. In a greenhouse, seedlings can be planted at the end of April. If winter does not subside for a long time, the soil in the greenhouse can be warmed up using shallow trenches filled with biofuel: cattle manure, plant residues.

Seeds and soil for planting purchased in gardening stores must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. The procedure is not long, but effective. Seed germination is good; boxes with sown seeds should be kept warm for a week to speed up germination. To retain moisture in the soil, cover the boxes with film. Already at the end of May you can plant Aphrodite seedlings in the greenhouse. By this time the soil should warm up to 12 – 15 °C.

Before planting, fill the beds with organic matter (compost, humus), ash and mineral fertilizers. Form holes 6 pieces per square meter. Be sure to place stakes in each hole. In summer, caring for Aphrodite tomatoes comes down to watering, removing weeds, shaping and tying bushes to stakes.

In comparison with other popular tomato varieties, Aphrodite F1 has proven itself to be worthy. Despite its novelty, the variety has already found its admirers among amateur vegetable growers and small farmers.