Growing tomatoes
The Marusya tomato has many advantages compared to other types of crops, but it also has disadvantages.
Therefore, it is necessary to study them in advance in order to get a complete picture of the variety. Tomato Marusya is one of the best pickling varieties
pros
- compact form of bushes;
- resistance to temperature changes, drought;
- low maintenance;
- one-dimensionality of fruits;
- stable yield;
- excellent presentation;
- high shelf life, transportability;
- good taste;
- resistance to verticillium, fusarium;
- versatility of fruit use;
- resistance to cracking and shedding.
Minuses
- susceptibility to late blight;
- average yield level.
Tomato hybrid "Marissa" has the following unique properties:
- Early ripening;
- Long fruiting period;
- Immunity to diseases characteristic of tomatoes;
- Ability for long-term storage;
A minor drawback of the hybrid is the need for tying and pinching due to the tallness of the bushes.
- Possibility of transportation over long distances;
- Commercial appearance of the fruit;
- Excellent taste characteristics;
- Good yield.
The planting material does not need to be additionally treated or soaked immediately before sowing.
Description:
- Planting material is sown for seedlings in late March-early April;
- For sowing, use warm prepared soil (peat-sand compost), into which the seeds are buried 1 cm. After sowing, water with warm, settled water;
- Next, the containers are covered with film and put in a warm place. After 5-6 days the first shoots will hatch. The film is removed and the seedlings are placed in sunlight, so that direct sunlight does not fall on the seedlings;
- After 14-21 days, they begin picking into separate pots;
- Throughout their growth, seedlings should be provided with good lighting. For this purpose, the containers are periodically rearranged and rotated;
- Within 10-12 days before planting in a permanent place, seedlings should be hardened off, with a gradual decrease in temperature.
To do this, seedlings are placed in greenhouse shelters or containers are placed in the open air, avoiding overcooling of the seedlings.
Description:
- As soon as the seedlings reach the age of 60-65 days (in May), they are ready to be transplanted into greenhouse structures; they can be planted in unprotected soil in June, as soon as the spring frosts have ended. At the time of transplantation, seedlings should have 6-7 full leaves and one flower cluster;
- Immediately before planting, the soil is disinfected and fertilizers are applied. To grow tomatoes, use beds after cucumbers, cauliflower, zucchini, dill, carrots, parsley, since they are not susceptible to nightshade diseases;
- It is recommended to use the following planting pattern: 30x50 cm. Accordingly, to avoid crowding, place 3 to 4 tomato bushes per 1 m2.
Main characteristics
The practice of growing in open ground and greenhouses has shown that the variety is resistant to fusarium and verticillium. However, Marmande is affected by cladosporiosis, so it is recommended to carry out routine treatment with a suitable fungicide at least once during the season.
The first fruit cluster of a tomato is tied after forcing 6-7 leaves on a branch. Subsequent clusters are formed after 1-2 leaves. It is best to leave up to 4-5 clusters per branch, then the fruits will not grow too small. According to statistics and reviews, the average yield is estimated at 7-9 kg per 1 m2, and each bush will produce at least 40 tomatoes.
The fruiting period of Marmande is 40-60 days. The lower brushes ripen first, followed by the higher ones. The timing of the first harvest depends on local climatic conditions, as well as the choice of growing location - open ground or greenhouse.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Marmande tomato variety has many positive qualities:
- beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- pleasant taste;
- good keeping quality;
- suitability for long-distance transportation;
- early harvest;
- disease resistance;
- undemanding to soil and care.
Warning! During prolonged drought, followed by prolonged downpours in open ground, tomatoes can develop dry cracks - this is a drawback of the Marmande variety that gardeners note in their reviews.
Growing from seeds
Planting a crop begins with preparing and germinating seeds. This variety is not a hybrid, so seeds can be prepared from fruits from the previous harvest. Or buy it in a specialized store.
You need to start germinating seeds 60-65 days before planting them in a permanent place in open ground or a greenhouse. In mid or late March, depending on the length of the summer season.
Seed preparation
Includes their processing. First you need to select the most viable seeds that will give a good harvest. The selection process takes place in a specially prepared liquid.
Add a pinch of salt to a glass of water, place the seeds and mix thoroughly. Leave for a few minutes. As a result, all empty seeds should float.
Next, they are disinfected. For a quick procedure, prepare a weak solution of manganese. Place the seeds there for 20-30 minutes.
In order to improve germination, create lasting immunity in a young seedling, and increase productivity in an adult plant, prepare the following solution:
- dissolve baking soda;
- add 4 drops of Fitosporin and aloe plant juice;
- Place the seeds in this mixture overnight.
The solution also provides disinfection.
Seeds must be hardened. They are wrapped in damp gauze and placed in the refrigerator for a day.
Sowing seeds
For planting you will need a small container in the form of a wooden box or peat cup.
The composition of the soil should be light and contain organic matter. The land is purchased ready-made or made independently. Preparation begins 2 weeks before use.
To prepare the soil you will need:
- 2 parts of turf land;
- 1 part each: sand, ash, rotted manure and peat.
After this, the soil is disinfected by calcination in the oven and impregnation with a manganese solution. The soil is dried and placed in cellophane. Place in a dark place to restore beneficial microflora.
Sequential steps for planting seeds:
- Fill the container 2/3 with soil;
- put 2-3 seeds in one place;
- maintain a distance of 3 cm between seeds;
- Sprinkle a layer of earth on top;
- moisten the soil with a spray bottle;
- cover with plastic wrap.
Place the containers in a dark place. The ambient temperature should be around +25 C.
Seedling care
After 4-7 days, shoots appear. The container with greens is transferred to a cooler place for hardening. The temperature should not fall below 16 C. A balcony, veranda or other similar room is suitable for this.
The film must be removed gradually to give the seedlings time to get used to the new temperature. Start with 2-3 hours during the day and gradually increase it.
Seedling care includes:
- Lighting. Good growth is ensured by constant natural light for at least 16 hours a day. If there is a deficiency in it, you need to extend daylight hours with the help of artificial lamps.
- Watering. Irrigate the soil under young seedlings with a spray bottle.
- Feeding. 2 weeks after emergence, apply the first fertilizing. To do this, use weakly diluted natural organic matter in the form of manure or bird droppings.
When caring for tender seedlings, try to keep moisture away from the leaves.
Transplanting seedlings
The next step in caring for seedlings is picking. The process of transplanting young shoots into a large container of 200-500 ml. It is carried out on days 8-14, when the plant has two leaves.
The sprout is transplanted into soil with the same composition as for germinating seeds. The seedlings need to be taken along with a lump of earth around the roots. You can use a small spoon for scooping.
Be sure to harden it. This is done 2-3 weeks before transplanting into open ground. You need to take the sprouts out into fresh air every day. Start with 5-10 minutes and gradually increase the time.
Gradually, the seedlings should harden enough to be outdoors for the last few nights and not freeze.
Growing and care
Tomato Marmande, according to its characteristics and description, is a high-yielding variety. According to gardeners, growing them is not at all difficult.
The variety is grown through seedlings or by directly sowing seeds in the ground. The last option is possible in the southern regions of Russia. It is clear that the ripening dates will shift.
Seedling stage
To obtain high-quality seedlings, seeds are sown in the first half of March. Plants prefer breathable, loose soil rich in nutrients. You can make the soil yourself or use balanced compounds from the store.
- Before sowing, the soil is spilled with boiling water, and the seeds are disinfected in a pink solution of potassium permanganate. Sowing is carried out to a depth of one centimeter at a distance of 3-4 cm. You can avoid one of the operations, diving, if you sow the seeds in separate cups. In this case, the containers must be at least 500-700 ml so that the seedlings feel comfortable until they are planted in a permanent place.
- After sowing, the soil in the container is slightly moistened with a spray bottle, covered with film or a piece of glass and placed on a well-lit windowsill. Before germination, maintain a temperature of 22-23 degrees.
- With the appearance of sprouts, the covering is removed and the temperature is slightly reduced so that the Marmande tomato seedlings do not stretch out.
- Caring for seedlings does not cause much trouble: timely watering and fertilizing with wood ash.
- If the seedlings grow in a common container, if there are 2-3 leaves, they are transplanted into cups. The soil is taken the same as when sowing seeds.
- Ten days before planting in the ground, the plants need to be adapted to new conditions and hardened. To do this, Marmande tomatoes are taken outside. First for 10 minutes, then the time is gradually increased. If seedlings are grown in urban conditions, then you can use a balcony or loggia for hardening.
Warning! Choose a shaded place without drafts.
Landing in the ground
Tomato seedlings are planted in the garden bed after stable positive temperatures have been established day and night. It is possible a little earlier, but in this case you will have to cover the plants, since even a slight frost can cause harm.
A bed for a tomato variety is chosen in an open, sunny place where peppers, tomatoes, potatoes or eggplants were previously grown. Under no circumstances should they be planted after tomatoes, since disease spores can overwinter in the soil.
Attention! Since Marmande bushes are compact, dense plantings are possible, 7-9 plants per square meter.
Rotted manure or compost, peat and a glass of wood ash must be added to the holes. It is better not to use fresh manure, since it stimulates the rapid growth of green mass and the tomatoes do not have the strength to bear fruit. Then fill with hot water. When the soil has cooled, the seedlings are planted, watered with warm water and immediately tied to a support.
Judging by the description, the tomato variety is grown with 3-4 stems. The formation of a bush is done after the plant takes root. All shoots on the plant must be removed throughout the growing season. Leaves under established inflorescences also need to be removed to increase yield.
Care in the ground
Further care for Marmande tomatoes is traditional:
- watering and weeding;
- loosening and removing weeds;
- fertilizing and preventive treatment of plants.
You need to water the bushes at the roots so that water does not get on the leaves, and only with warm water. Watering should be moderate; stagnation of water in the holes leads to damage to the root system.
Attention! The Marmande variety survives a slight drought more painlessly than waterlogging.
Weed control must be carried out strictly, since pests and disease spores most often live on them. As for loosening, it is advisable to carry out this procedure after each watering. In addition, tomatoes must be hilled, since additional roots grow on the stem. And they must work for the development of the plant.
It is not necessary to use mineral fertilizers as a top dressing for this variety of tomatoes. You can get by with organics: infusions of mullein, green grass, solutions of boric acid, iodine, potassium permanganate. In addition to nutrition, medicines from the pharmacy have antiseptic properties and are used as preventative agents against diseases.
In pest control, you can use insecticides if necessary.
Description and characteristics of the Marissa tomato, growing rules
Tomato Marissa f1 is a hybrid variety, so gardeners should buy its seeds every year. It will not be possible to obtain the seed stock of this variety on your own. The Marissa tomato has a rich, slightly sour taste. It is used mainly to create salads, tomato juice or paste. Tomatoes of this variety can be transported over long distances. The fruits tolerate long-term storage well.
Characteristics of the variety
The characteristics and description of the Marissa variety are as follows:
- The bushes of the plant can rise in height by 150-180 cm. At the same time, they have an average number of leaves, but the root system is quite developed.
- The timing of obtaining the first harvest, from sowing seeds to fruit development, ranges from 70 to 75 days.
- There are from 3 to 5 round-shaped fruits on the tomato cluster. They are slightly flattened at the bottom.
- The weight of the fetus can range from 0.15 to 0.17 kg. Inside each tomato there are from 4 to 6 seed chambers.
- At the ripening stage, tomatoes of this variety are colored red.
This variety is intended for cultivation in open ground in the southern regions of Russia. In the central zone of the country and in the north, it is recommended to grow tomatoes only in greenhouses.
The yield of the variety is 4-4.6 kg of fruits per bush. Reviews from farmers and gardeners show that to obtain the desired result, it is necessary to tie up the stems of the plant and remove the shoots. The formation of a bush is carried out in 1-2 stems.
How to grow the described variety?
You should know that when planting seedlings in the ground, it is recommended to leave a lot of free space between the bushes. You can plant up to 5-6 bushes per 1 m².
To grow the described tomato variety, the seeds are sown in early spring in separate pots and planted to a depth of 10-15 mm. The soil should be warm, fertilized with peat and sand compost. The seeds should be constantly watered with warm water.
After this, the pots are covered with film and moved to a heated room. After 7-10 days, sprouts appear. The film is removed, and the seedlings are transferred to a well-lit place, but not under direct rays of the sun. While growing seedlings, you must constantly turn and rearrange the pots with seedlings, providing them with better lighting.
After 2-3 days, it is recommended to transplant the seedlings and then dive. After this, the plants are hardened off by taking them outside. But you need to make sure that the seedlings do not get too cold. Before planting plants in the ground, they should be thoroughly disinfected and fertilized. Plant the sprouts so that the soil does not cover the stems. It is better to plant a tomato in the same soil where zucchini, cauliflower, dill, cucumbers, carrots, and parsley previously grew.
6-7 days after planting, the bushes are tied up and the stepsons are removed. You need to know that the Marissa tomato pollinates itself, but this requires a humidity of 65% and a temperature of +25...+26 °C. Water the plant regularly, but with small portions of warm water. If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, it is recommended to use a drip irrigation system.
Fertilizer is applied several times per season. The first time is when preparing the soil, then during flowering, and after that during fruiting. Potassium and phosphorus fertilizers, as well as their nitrogen analogues, are used. You can add peat and manure to the soil, but it is recommended to do this before planting the seedlings in the ground.
In the event of an invasion of garden pests, it is necessary to use folk remedies and chemical preparations (solutions), which can be purchased in stores of the appropriate profile. They spray the leaves of the plant. The first harvest is harvested in mid-June, and then the collection of tomatoes continues throughout the entire fruiting period.
Characteristics of the Marmande tomato
Tomatoes bear fruit early - the fruits reach technical ripeness 3 months after planting the seeds. They can be removed from the bush or placed in a dark place. Ripening is uniform, the main wave occurs in July.
Marmande tomato yield and fruiting
Over the entire season, at least 40 fruits ripen on the bush. Therefore, even with minimal care, it is quite possible to harvest 3-4 kg of delicious tomatoes from 1 Marmande tomato.
Growing conditions | In the greenhouse | In the garden |
From 1 bush, kg | 3-4 | 2,5-3 |
From 1 m2, kg* | 9-12 | 7-9 |
*Since Marmande tomato bushes are compact, 3-4 plants can be planted per 1 m2 (yield calculations are based on this quantity).
To get maximum yield, Marmande tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse. Experienced summer residents recommend adhering to several rules of care:
- Regular watering and fertilizing.
- Ventilation of the greenhouse.
- Stepping and tying to a support.
- Forming a bush with 3 or 4 stems.
- Hilling and mulching - bushes often produce aerial roots.
Important! A Marmande tomato bush is never grown in one stem - in this case, the yield will drop sharply. The plant must be formed into at least 2 stems.
Area of application of fruits
Marmande tomatoes have a universal purpose. They are pleasant to use fresh, for salads, sandwiches, mixed vegetables and other cold appetizers. Tomatoes are also used in various dishes and preparations:
- soups;
- sauces;
- second courses;
- lecho;
- vegetable caviar;
- whole canning (salting, pickling).
Important! The pulp of Marmande tomatoes is not very juicy, so it is not suitable for making tomato juice. However, the fruits are quite suitable for cooking tomato paste (evaporation).
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety is characterized by good immunity to the main diseases of Solanaceae:
- tobacco mosaic;
- bronzing of leaves (spotted wilt);
- yellow leaf curl;
- fusarium;
- verticillium.
There is also evidence of good resistance of Marmande tomatoes to root-knot nematodes. However, it may suffer from other pests, which will reduce the yield. Therefore, in May, before transplanting seedlings into the ground, seedlings should be treated with fungicides. If traces of insects are found, Marmande tomato bushes are irrigated with insecticide solutions or home remedies.
Features of choosing hybrid seeds
A hybrid is obtained by crossing two varieties that have some desired qualities. For example, one variety is characterized by high yields, but cannot resist diseases. The other has immunity against diseases, but the number of tomatoes harvested per season is much less. The hybrid has a number of advantages:
- the seeds sprout together;
- less demanding on growing conditions;
- more resistant to diseases;
- has improved taste compared to pre-hybridization;
- The yield is much higher, the fruits are even.
Before choosing the desired variety of tomatoes, you need to know their main characteristics. And also remember that it is better to grow varieties and hybrids acclimatized in a given area. Therefore, plants created by Russian breeders are suitable.
It may not be strange, but the yield of tomatoes in a greenhouse depends on weather conditions. The more sunny days, the faster the fruits ripen. And also from good agricultural technology. With the right approach and good weather conditions, you can collect up to 10 kg of fruit from one bush, and half as much in open ground. But each variety has its own yield.
From each cluster of determinate varieties you need to cut several green fruits. Then the remaining fruits will be larger;
You can place buckets of manure around the perimeter of the greenhouse. The concentration of carbon dioxide increases, and tomatoes grow faster.
Bush type
Indeterminate. Not limited in growth. That is, you will have to pinch the top of the bush at the desired height. Example: Krasnobay, Gilgal, Ural, Typhoon F1.
Main types of bushes
Greenhouse tomatoes are divided into early, medium and late ripening. The days from planting seedlings to harvesting the first harvest are taken into account:
- early ripening (90 - 95 days). Cavalcade, Evpatorius, Agatha, Aphrodite;
- mid-season (100 – 110 days). Krasnobay, Sibiryak, Miracle of the Earth;
- late ripening (from 115 days). Ural, Volgograd, Russian size, Snowfall;
Volgograd is mid-season and bears fruit after 110 days.
Hybrid plants resist diseases better than varietal tomatoes. Resistant to fusarium, cladosporiosis, tobacco mosaic.
Manifestation of cladosporiosis of leaves
Late-ripening varieties are stored for a long time. Gardeners collect them at the stage of milk maturity. The fruits lie for some time in a dark place and at room temperature (7-20 degrees), ripening to the desired condition. But these tomatoes have a peculiarity - they have rough skin and the taste is slightly lost. Typically, the raceme varieties are stored better. Until the New Year, the fruits of the hybrids Long Keeper, Sochelnik, Zazimok, and Red Stone may lie.
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When purchasing seeds of a variety you like, an experienced gardener analyzes its characteristics at the end of the season: early maturity, yield, taste, color, care features. If everything is satisfactory, he selects high-quality, ripened fruits and releases seeds from them.
Next year there is no need to go to the store. You can use your own seeds. All varietal qualities are preserved. With F1 everything is different. You will have to buy seeds annually; getting yours from a hybrid form does not make sense. The second generation may unpleasantly surprise:
- the bushes will be of different heights;
- fruits differ in color, shape, size;
- productivity is low.
Reviews of the Marissa variety
Vitaly M., Krasnodar: “I saw a description of the Marissa variety on one of the gardening sites and decided to try to grow it. I planted an experimental bed and was overall pleased. The fruits are small and the yield is average, but due to their good shelf life I was able to send them to relatives in another city. Several days on the road did not affect the taste of the tomatoes. And we ourselves enjoyed preparing salads and other dishes with this variety - everyone liked the pleasant taste and dense pulp.”
Angelina V., Tyumen: “We can only grow tomatoes in greenhouses: summer is too short, and during these few warm days the plant will not have time to bloom and bear fruit. Therefore, I usually choose varieties that are suitable for greenhouse cultivation, including those that are disease resistant. In this regard, the Marissa tomato variety suited me quite well. There were no problems with additional processing of the bushes, the harvest was good, the fruits were tasty. The only drawback is the need to tie it up and take stepson; after all, the plant is large.
But with timely pruning of the leaves, Marissa forms a sufficient number of brushes, and the bush becomes compact.”
Evgenia R., Syktyvkar: “I heard good reviews about the Marissa tomato variety from friends, so I tried to plant it. For myself, I came to the following conclusion: advantages - disease resistance, good shelf life and pleasant taste; disadvantages - additional care in the form of gartering and pruning, demanding temperatures, relatively low yield. I have many varieties that produce much more and larger fruits. However, I decided to leave this variety for now in order to grow tomatoes for pickling and storage. If you remove it in the fall, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh tomatoes all through November.”
Grandmother's Kiss - Tomato plant variety
Information on admission Tomato Babushkin Kiss from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation
Application for admission No. 46091, registered 2006-11-28. The Tomato variety Babushkin Kiss was included in the register of those approved in 2008. Approved for use in regions: All regions.
The originator of the Tomato variety Babushkin Kiss is:
Information about the patent for the Tomato variety Babushkin Kiss
Patent holder of the Babushkin Kiss variety:
LLC AGROFIRMA SEEDS OF ALTAY (656015, BARNAUL, PROFINTERNA STREET, 9)
Application for protection of the Babushkin Kiss variety No. 46092, registered 2006-11-28.
Patent No. 3992, registered 2008-05-20. Estimated patent expiration date 2038-12-31.
- Kotelnikova Marina Aleksandrovna
- Antipova Nadezhda Petrovna
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Church inside
If you enter the Church of Santa Maria del Mar through the main entrance, you will see the main nave, emphasizing the height and length of the basilica. Thanks to its special design, it has only four pairs of narrow octagonal columns that support a 13 m wide vault.
There are no barriers separating the space of the altar and blocking its view. Around the church there are small chapels, forming a kind of covered gallery.
Stained glass windows muffle bright sunlight and color the rays in different colors. The temple organ is a historical instrument, restored by the famous German master Gerhard Grenzing. It has 21 registers, 2 manuals and a pedal.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
The Mars tomato has many positive qualities:
- resistant to hot southern climates;
- cold-resistant, tolerates spring temperature changes well;
- bears fruit abundantly;
- gives away the harvest together;
- does not require care;
- rarely suffers from infectious diseases;
- not picky about the composition of the soil.
Caring for crops and mature bushes comes down to loosening, timely watering and weed removal. Fertilizing is applied according to the standard scheme.
The disadvantages of hybrids include:
- the inability to grow new bushes from collected seeds with qualities similar to those of the mother plant;
- tendency to rot with excessive watering.
Among the advantages, some users highlight the size of tomatoes. Housewives like miniature vegetables. It is convenient to place small tomatoes in jars for preservation.
The second version of the tomato of the same name
You can also find another version of the hybrid of the same name on sale. Tomato "Marissa F1". Basically it is similar to its Dutch namesake, but there are some differences:
- Determinate, universal growing method.
- When grown in open ground, the start of fruit ripening increases by 3-5 days.
- The height of the bushes is 1.0-1.2 meters. The bush is quite compact.
- Plant 5-6 plants per square meter.
- Requires tying to a vertical support.
The yield of plants obtained from seeds will be slightly higher due to the larger placement of plants in the same area and will range from 22 to 26 kilograms. The formation of a cluster occurs in 5-6 fruits.
If you decide which hybrid is best for you to grow on your site, then feel free to purchase seeds. With proper care, processing, timely watering and fertilizing, both hybrids will delight you with a good harvest.
Early ripening | Mid-late | Mid-early |
Raspberry Viscount | Yellow banana | Pink Bush F1 |
The Tsar Bell | Titanium | Flamingo |
Kate | Slot F1 | Openwork |
Valentina | Honey fireworks | Cio Cio San |
Cranberries in sugar | Miracle of the market | Supermodel |
Fatima | gold fish | Budenovka |
Verlioka | De Barao black | Major F1 |
Description of the Pomisolka tomato variety, its characteristics and yield
Even the most fastidious gardener will like this tall bush of cherry tomatoes. The Pomisolka tomato is just like that. When ripe, small tomatoes turn bright red and decorate the area where they grow. Let's find out the description of the variety, the method of growing it and the responses of gardeners about this tomato.
Description of the variety
The bush is of indeterminate type, tall, reaching a height of 2 meters. Early ripening - 100 days pass from seed germination to the first harvest. When growing, you need to tie it to a support and pinched it, the lower leaves are also removed. Gives positive results when grown in one or two stems. Stepsynching is done as follows: after forming 10 brushes, the stepsons are removed, leaving 2 leaves above the top brush. Up to 20 small round tomatoes are formed on one brush. The fruits grow in clusters like grapes. Pomisolki bushes are intended for growing in greenhouses.
Unripe tomatoes are yellow-green in color, ripe ones are red. The shape is round, the weight of one fruit reaches 25 grams. Productivity - up to 1.5 kilograms of mature fruits are harvested from one bush. When poured, the fruits are resistant to cracking and ripen together.
The taste of the fruit is sweet, without sourness. The pulp is dense and juicy. When cut, the fruit has three seed sacs. The variety is intended for fresh consumption and canning. These fruits make beautiful fresh salads. The Pomisolka variety has an extended fruiting period.
Positive qualities of the variety
Gardeners note the following positive qualities when growing these tomatoes:
- precocity;
- long fruiting period;
- tasty and beautiful fruits;
- high yield;
- good transport characteristics;
- keeping quality.
Agrotechnics of cultivation
Since Pomisolka is intended for growing in greenhouses, the bushes are planted with seedlings. Sowing of seeds begins in mid-March, transplanting into the ground is carried out at the end of May. Picking is done when 2 permanent leaves appear.
After transplanting the plants to a permanent place of growth, they are tied to a support or crossbar. As the bushes grow, they shoot and pluck off excess leaves. Tomatoes of this variety can be grown with one or two stems - it has been proven that with this method of cultivation the variety produces a larger yield. 3-4 plants are placed on one square meter, planting is done in a checkerboard pattern. After the plants are planted in the main place of growth, the bushes are cared for, which consists of:
- watering;
- weeding;
- loosening the soil;
- fertilization with mineral and organic fertilizers.
The most popular fertilizers are organic: cow manure, chicken manure, humus, compost, and mineral: superphosphate, urea, nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. Fertilizing is carried out at least three times during cultivation:
- two weeks after planting the seedlings in the ground;
- when the plants bloom;
- when the fruits begin to form.
Review Reviews
Gardeners who have already grown this variety leave positive reviews about the Pomisolka variety.
Vyacheslav: “I’ve been growing this variety in a greenhouse for the third season. The bushes are easy to care for; you just need to shape and tie up the bush. The plant bears fruit interestingly: in clusters. The fruits are small and beautiful, ripening together. They make delicious tomato juice, pickling and fresh tomatoes are also delicious. In a greenhouse, the bush can be grown with two or three stems. At the same time, the yield becomes higher. I really like Pomisolka cherry tomatoes, so I recommend buying seeds of this particular variety to everyone I know.”
New tomato Marco F1: description and features
Tomato Marco F1 is a productive hybrid suitable for different types of greenhouses. In regions with warm climates, seedlings can also be planted in the ground. The fruits ripen beautiful and tasty, they are eaten fresh, canned, and processed into juices, sauces, and purees.
Tomato Marco F1 is a productive hybrid suitable for different types of greenhouses
Description of the hybrid variety
Marco F1 is a first generation hybrid proposed by Belarusian breeders. These tomatoes have appeared on the market recently, but have already found their fans. Plants are ideal for heated year-round greenhouses, film greenhouses and other types of shelters .
This versatility makes the plant suitable for any region. In areas with a warm climate, bushes are planted directly into the ground, covered with film during bad weather or night frosts. Tomatoes tolerate daily temperature fluctuations and can easily tolerate short-term drought.
They prefer bright light; long and warm summers have a positive effect on productivity.
Bushes of determinate type, low, strong, compact. Suitable for fairly dense planting and do not require wide row spacing. In a greenhouse, the stems may stretch; tying and pinching of the growing point will be required. The branches are not too spreading, the formation of green mass is average. The leaves are small, heavily cut, brightly colored.
Tomatoes are early ripening, the first fruits ripen 95-100 days after emergence. The seedlings are strong, resilient, and not susceptible to typical nightshade diseases.
Early ripening and a shortened growing season protect stems and fruits from late blight. Resistance to cladosporiosis, verticillium and viruses is high.
With proper care, the yield is high; up to 7 kg of selected fruits can be harvested from 1 m² of planting.
Bushes of determinate type, low, strong, compact. Suitable for a fairly tight fit
The tomatoes are quite large, smooth, and beautiful. The weight of individual specimens reaches 250 g, but most tomatoes weigh from 180 to 200 g. On the lower branches the fruits are more massive.
The shape is round, slightly flattened, with pronounced ribbing at the stalk. During the ripening process, the color changes from pale green to orange-red (the Belle tomato, known among amateur gardeners, has similar shades).
The skin is glossy, moderately dense, perfectly preserving the pulp from cracking.
The tomatoes are juicy but not watery, with few seeds. Fleshy and sugary when cracked, Marco tomatoes are suitable for salads and canning. This versatility is reminiscent of the Belle tomato, but this variety is distinguished by smaller fruits.
The high content of solids and sugars provides a balanced, pleasant taste with sweet fruity notes. A slight delicate sourness is possible, which many consumers like. Typically, early fruits do not have a pronounced aroma, but Marco is a successful exception.
This hybrid is a little similar to the popular varieties Irishka, Berberana, Skif, Seven Forty, Snowfall, Gilgal, Magnus. Another well-known analogue is the Strawberry F1 tomato, which has similar flavor notes, but is slightly different in appearance.
Advantages and disadvantages
Despite the fact that Marco appeared on the market recently, consumers have already formed an opinion about this hybrid. Its main advantages include:
- good yield;
- early amicable maturation;
- versatility of fruits;
- compactness of the bushes, indispensable for small greenhouses;
- possibility of cultivation in closed or open ground;
- resistance to major nightshade diseases;
- immunity to insect pests;
- excellent keeping quality;
- possibility of transportation.
Tomatoes are suitable for preparing salads, side dishes, soups, sauces and purees. You can squeeze beautiful red-orange juice from ripe tomatoes, which you can drink fresh or preserve for the winter. The fruits are recommended for baby food and industrial processing.
The seedlings are strong, resilient, and not susceptible to typical nightshade diseases.
Minor disadvantages of the variety include:
- high demands on lighting, fertilizing and soil composition;
- inability to collect seed material; seeds do not retain the properties of the mother plants.
To avoid disappointment, seeds should be purchased from trusted suppliers.
The seed material is packaged in branded bags, decorated with images of ripe fruits, provided with a detailed description of the variety and the characteristics of its cultivation.
Beginning gardeners can purchase grown seedlings suitable for planting in greenhouses or garden beds. It is worth buying it at fairs that guarantee the authenticity of the product.
Opinions of amateurs and professionals
A description of the hybrid can be found on specialized forums and in reference books devoted to new products in vegetable growing. However, there is not much information about the Marco F1 yet.
Reviews are left by gardeners who have already tried the new product in their garden beds. They note the ease of caring for the bushes, as well as the fact that the yield strongly depends on the amount of fertilizer applied.
The more nutritious the soil, the more tomatoes you can harvest at the end of the season.
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In the greenhouse, ripening is quite fast; when planted in the ground, the first tomatoes are harvested in mid-July. Ripening is uniform, the last ovaries are formed at the end of August. The shortened growing season makes room for later varieties and prevents diseases that are often found in greenhouse tomatoes.
Professional vegetable growers recommend planting Marco together with Belle tomatoes, which have similar agrotechnical requirements. They prefer a similar soil composition and watering regime, and the timing of fruit ripening also coincides.
Tomatoes are unpretentious and easily tolerate the mistakes of novice gardeners. Belle tomatoes are indeterminate and require staking, so it is worth installing strong wooden or rope trellises in the greenhouse to provide reliable support for branches laden with fruits.
This variety will feel quite comfortable next to the short and strong Marco bushes; staggered planting will help save scarce space in the greenhouse. It is worth considering that Belle tomatoes have a less vibrant taste and aroma; they are more suitable for hot dishes and canning than for juices and salads.
A generous dose of fertilizer and bright sunlight will help improve the consumer qualities of early greenhouse tomatoes.
Early ripening and a shortened growing season protects stems and fruits from late blight
Another promising neighbor is the Magic Harp F1 tomato. These early cluster tomatoes do not have a very expressive taste, but are very beautiful, suitable for canning or baby food. It is also worth placing mid-season varieties in the greenhouse, the peak of fruiting of which occurs at the end of summer.
There is a wide choice in this category, the Supernova F1 tomato is especially good. Its unusual shape with an elongated pointed nose makes the tomatoes ideal for whole-fruit canning. Caring for a hybrid is as easy as caring for Marco.
An additional advantage of the Supernova F1 tomato is its high content of carotene, vitamin C and valuable amino acids.
The nuances of planting tomatoes and caring for them
Like other early varieties, Marco tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown in the first ten days of March; before planting, it is recommended to treat them with a growth stimulator. For successful germination, you need high-quality soil from a mixture of garden or turf soil with old humus. The soil is thoroughly calcined in the oven, after which it is fertilized with superphosphate and birch ash.
To avoid picking, the seeds are sown in individual peat cups, which are placed on deep trays. After sprouting, young tomatoes are placed in bright light.
Plants need to be watered 2-3 times a week with warm, settled water; after unrolling the first pair of true leaves, fertilizing with liquid complex fertilizer is necessary. If the seedlings are planned to be moved into open ground, they are hardened off by taking them out into the fresh air or opening a window. Such “walks” last at least 2 hours.
Replanting begins in mid-May, when the soil warms up well, but does not have time to dry completely. Compact bushes are placed at a distance of 40 cm from each other, the row spacing is mulched with peat.
A portion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers is added to each hole. You should not overuse nitrogen; it causes abundant growth of green mass to the detriment of flowering.
To stimulate new ovaries, deformed flowers are plucked and the lower leaves on the bushes are removed.
Tomatoes need to be watered 2 times a week; to speed up ripening, open tanks with mullein are placed in the greenhouse.
The solution can be used for fertilizing; it is diluted with water and alternated with organic fertilizers.
It is recommended to pick tomatoes in a state of technical ripeness; they ripen successfully at room temperature. Early harvesting accelerates the development of new ovaries and increases the yield.
Professional vegetable growers recommend planting Marco together with Belle tomatoes, which have similar agrotechnical requirements
The Marco tomato is an excellent alternative to the usual varieties. The hybrid will provide gardeners with an early, abundant harvest and will not require too much labor-intensive care. Timely application of fertilizers, moderate watering and protection from the cold are all this newbie needs. To begin with, you can plant several bushes on the plot; they will fit into any vegetable collection without any problems.
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Description of the variety
Fruit:
- They have a round shape, slightly flattened;
- Those that have not reached varietal ripeness are green in color with a dark green spot near the stalk; as they ripen, they become red;
- With dense, fleshy pulp, red in color, pleasant taste, with a slight sourness;
- The number of seed chambers is from 4 to 6;
- Medium size.
The average weight ranges from 150 to 180 grams.
Bushes:
- Indeterminate type, with average formation of green mass;
- They have a powerful, branched root system;
- It can reach a height of up to 3.5 meters;
- The leaves are medium in size and color varies from green to dark green.
Characteristics of the variety
The history of the variety originates in Holland, where it was bred more than 2 decades ago. What adds to its uniqueness is the absence of hybrids of the same name marked F1. This allows the fruits to be used to collect seed for the next season.
Sometimes another name for this variety is found - Super Marmande.
In Russia, this variety has gained popularity due to its resistance to difficult weather conditions and undemandingness to soil quality. Tomatoes grow well in both the southern and northern regions of the country.
The variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. The characteristics of the plant will not be complete without mentioning its resistance to diseases and frosts, but young plantings are additionally covered with film when it gets cold (temperatures below 10 °C).
Bushes
Tomato bushes of indeterminate type. In favorable conditions they reach 2 m in height. The leaves are dark green. Marmande tomatoes have a simple type of inflorescence, on which 4 to 5 ovaries are formed.
Fruit
The fruits are large, flat-round in shape, with clear ribbing. The skin is durable, bright red with a glossy sheen. Tomatoes with fleshy, dense and juicy pulp and small seed chambers.
Productivity
The characteristics of the variety indicate high tomato productivity, which is not characteristic of all nightshades. Factors that influence the abundance of fruiting include compliance with care requirements and the place where tomatoes are grown.
Plants cultivated in open ground produce up to 7 kg of fruit per bush per season. Up to 10 kg are removed from greenhouse specimens, which is associated with an increase in fruiting time. In warm, sunny summers, the harvest is harvested from July to September.
Application area
The taste characteristics of the variety make it universal in use. The early ripening of tomatoes allows them to be used for preparing summer vitamin salads and fresh juices.
Large fruits are difficult to preserve in their entirety, so they are used as an ingredient for a variety of winter salads. Connoisseurs of tomato jam prefer the Marmande variety due to the high concentration of sugars in the fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages
Description of the advantages of the variety:
- high taste qualities;
- long storage period;
- good transport tolerance;
- long fruiting period;
- disease resistance;
- increased productivity;
- ease of care.
The Marmande tomato has no noticeable disadvantages. This category includes the reaction of a crop to abundant and frequent fertilizing: because of this, it experiences active growth of green mass and a decrease in fruiting.
Features of cultivation
Depending on the region, seeds are sown for seedlings in early March or late February. Before planting, treatment with a growth stimulator is recommended for better germination. The soil should be light, the optimal composition is a mixture of garden soil and humus. It is possible to add a small amount of washed river sand, wood ash or superphosphate.
Read more about soil for seedlings and for adult plants in greenhouses. We will tell you about what types of soil for tomatoes exist, how to prepare the right soil yourself, and how to prepare the soil in the greenhouse for planting in the spring.
Planting is carried out with a depth of 1.5-2 cm; germination requires a temperature of at least 25 degrees. When the first shoots appear, the temperature is reduced to 15-16 degrees for 5-7 days. Then it is upgraded again to a regular room rate. This hardening strengthens young plants and increases their immunity. After the first pair of true leaves appear, the seedlings are planted and fed with liquid complex fertilizer.
At the age of 50-60 days, the seedlings are moved to a permanent place of residence, in a greenhouse or open ground. The soil is loosened and fertilized with a generous portion of humus. For 1 sq. m place 3-4 plants; in the first days it is better to cover them with film. Water the tomatoes as the soil dries with warm water. Every 2 weeks, plantings are fed with complex mineral fertilizer with a predominance of phosphorus and potassium. The lateral shoots above the 5th raceme are removed, and as the fruits ripen, the branches are tied to supports.
Read on our website how to properly grow large tomatoes, along with cucumbers, along with peppers, and how to grow good seedlings for this.
And also methods for growing tomatoes in two roots, in bags, without picking, in peat tablets.
Tomato Mars F1: hybrid features, photos, reviews
Tomato Marco F1 is a productive hybrid suitable for different types of greenhouses.
In regions with warm climates, seedlings can also be planted in the ground. The fruits ripen beautiful and tasty, they are eaten fresh, canned, and processed into juices, sauces, and purees. Tomato Marco F1 is a productive hybrid suitable for different types of greenhouses
Marco F1 is a first generation hybrid proposed by Belarusian breeders. These tomatoes have appeared on the market recently, but have already found their fans. Plants are ideal for heated year-round greenhouses, film greenhouses and other types of shelters.
This versatility makes the plant suitable for any region. In areas with a warm climate, bushes are planted directly into the ground, covered with film during bad weather or night frosts. Tomatoes tolerate daily temperature fluctuations and can easily tolerate short-term drought.
Bushes of determinate type, low, strong, compact. Suitable for fairly dense planting and do not require wide row spacing. In a greenhouse, the stems may stretch; tying and pinching of the growing point will be required. The branches are not too spreading, the formation of green mass is average. The leaves are small, heavily cut, brightly colored.
Tomatoes are early ripening, the first fruits ripen 95-100 days after emergence. The seedlings are strong, resilient, and not susceptible to typical nightshade diseases.
Early ripening and a shortened growing season protect stems and fruits from late blight. Resistance to cladosporiosis, verticillium and viruses is high.
With proper care, the yield is high; up to 7 kg of selected fruits can be harvested from 1 m² of planting.
The tomatoes are quite large, smooth, and beautiful. The weight of individual specimens reaches 250 g, but most tomatoes weigh from 180 to 200 g. On the lower branches the fruits are more massive.
The shape is round, slightly flattened, with pronounced ribbing at the stalk. During the ripening process, the color changes from pale green to orange-red (the Belle tomato, known among amateur gardeners, has similar shades).
The skin is glossy, moderately dense, perfectly preserving the pulp from cracking.
The tomatoes are juicy but not watery, with few seeds. Fleshy and sugary when cracked, Marco tomatoes are suitable for salads and canning. This versatility is reminiscent of the Belle tomato, but this variety is distinguished by smaller fruits.
This hybrid is a little similar to the popular varieties Irishka, Berberana, Skif, Seven Forty, Snowfall, Gilgal, Magnus. Another well-known analogue is the Strawberry F1 tomato, which has similar flavor notes, but is slightly different in appearance.
Despite the fact that Marco appeared on the market recently, consumers have already formed an opinion about this hybrid. Its main advantages include:
- good yield;
- early amicable maturation;
- versatility of fruits;
- compactness of the bushes, indispensable for small greenhouses;
- possibility of cultivation in closed or open ground;
- resistance to major nightshade diseases;
- immunity to insect pests;
- excellent keeping quality;
- possibility of transportation.
Tomatoes are suitable for preparing salads, side dishes, soups, sauces and purees. You can squeeze beautiful red-orange juice from ripe tomatoes, which you can drink fresh or preserve for the winter. The fruits are recommended for baby food and industrial processing.
The seedlings are strong, resilient, and not susceptible to typical nightshade diseases.
Minor disadvantages of the variety include:
- high demands on lighting, fertilizing and soil composition;
- inability to collect seed material; seeds do not retain the properties of the mother plants.
To avoid disappointment, seeds should be purchased from trusted suppliers.
The seed material is packaged in branded bags, decorated with images of ripe fruits, provided with a detailed description of the variety and the characteristics of its cultivation.
Beginning gardeners can purchase grown seedlings suitable for planting in greenhouses or garden beds. It is worth buying it at fairs that guarantee the authenticity of the product.
A description of the hybrid can be found on specialized forums and in reference books devoted to new products in vegetable growing. However, there is not much information about the Marco F1 yet.
Reviews are left by gardeners who have already tried the new product in their garden beds. They note the ease of caring for the bushes, as well as the fact that the yield strongly depends on the amount of fertilizer applied.
The more nutritious the soil, the more tomatoes you can harvest at the end of the season.
Ripening period: | 90-95 days |
Shape, weight of fruits: | flat-round, weighing 60-80 grams |
Determinacy: | bush height 60 cm |
Growing regions: | Volga region, Central Russia, Rostov region, Krasnodar region |
Productivity: | high-yielding, 7-7.6 kg per sq. m. |
Tomato Mars F1 is liked by farmers and gardeners because of the hybrid’s high resistance to infectious diseases, good taste, and attractive appearance of the fruit. This variety of tomatoes is grown for making salads, tomato paste, and canning. The plant is suitable for greenhouses and outdoor cultivation.
The early ripening hybrid Mars matures in 3-3.5 months from the moment of emergence. It has several characteristic features:
- bush height up to 0.6 m;
- fruits are formed starting from the 6th leaf from the root;
- small leaves are painted in dark green tones;
- ripe tomatoes are bright red;
- The flat-round fruit has a good taste;
- tomatoes are not prone to cracking.
Breeders note the high yield of the hybrid. The variety is cultivated for raw consumption, preservation, and preparation of first and second courses.
Mars F1 tomato fruits are stored for a relatively long time. The vegetable has a thick, dense skin and is suitable for transportation over long distances.
According to its characteristics, the variety is similar to cherry tomatoes. Miniature tomatoes have small leaves, medium-sized bushes, long and abundant fruiting.
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Timing of sowing seeds
To grow vegetables in a field or garden bed using seedlings in regions south of the Rostov region, seeds are sown in late February - early March. For the middle zone and northern regions, the deadlines are shifted by two to four weeks.
If the variety is cultivated without preliminary forcing of seedlings, seed material begins to be sown in the ground after the soil warms up to 18 degrees.
In the Rostov region and to the south of this region, it is permissible to plant tomatoes under a film booth at the end of winter. Keep the sprouts covered until warm weather arrives. When it gets hot outside, the film on the sides is opened slightly. For regions where there is frequent hail and the sun is very hot, this method of cultivation allows you to preserve the harvest.
In a greenhouse, self-pollinating hybrid varieties grow well at any time of the year. It is beneficial to sow seeds in closed ground three months before the planned ripening.
The Mars tomato is easy to care for and produces high yields with any growing method. Hybrid varieties are resistant to most types of pests and infectious diseases. The culture calmly tolerates changing weather conditions. Plants do not require abundant watering and frequent feeding.
These green manures accumulate nitrogen in the ground. The remains of such plants are not removed from the garden. In autumn, the soil is plowed together with them. To prevent the beneficial substance from being washed out, you can add charcoal to the soil.
A place for planting tomatoes is chosen in open sun. Areas where there are no drafts are good. In southern gardens, corn is often planted next to the beds of these vegetables. The tall crop shades the tomatoes and prevents them from drying out in the sun.
There are plantings of garlic, parsley, and dill around. Strong-smelling herbs help protect crops from pests.
The Mars tomato variety bears fruit best in light soil rich in organic matter and minerals. It responds positively to fertilization.
Mars F1 prefers loose soils. The beds with tomatoes are cleared of weeds. Bushes are watered in the middle zone once a week, in the southern arid regions - daily (except for rainy days).
Solanaceae do not tolerate swampy soils; their roots begin to rot. Therefore, water the plants when the soil dries out.
To make caring for tomatoes easier, you can use mulching film. It prevents moisture from quickly evaporating from the soil surface and stops the growth of weeds.
In the south of Russia in the Stavropol Territory, Chechnya, Krasnodar Territory, and Rostov Region, black mulch is treated with an aqueous solution of chalk in the summer. In these regions, from May to August, the air temperature is above 30-40 degrees. Under the black film the soil will heat up even more; the white color repels the hot rays of the sun and prevents the roots from overheating.
Manufacturers treat hybrid seeds with compounds that protect crops from infections and insects. Mars tomatoes only get sick if they are not cared for properly. They are highly resistant to fusarium, late blight and tobacco mosaic virus. If the bushes are over-watered, the roots and fruits are affected by rot.
It is recommended to regularly inspect the plant for pests such as spider mites, aphids and slugs.
The Mars tomato has many positive qualities:
- resistant to hot southern climates;
- cold-resistant, tolerates spring temperature changes well;
- bears fruit abundantly;
- gives away the harvest together;
- does not require care;
- rarely suffers from infectious diseases;
- not picky about the composition of the soil.
Caring for crops and mature bushes comes down to loosening, timely watering and weed removal. Fertilizing is applied according to the standard scheme.
Varietal features of tomato Rosemary F1, its advantages and disadvantages
The official name of the described tomato variety is Rosamarin. This is exactly how it is listed in the Russian State Register, where it was included in 2004. But for most gardeners, Rosemary is much more familiar. Some manufacturers also produce tomato seeds under this name. It is recommended for cultivation throughout the European part of Russia, from the Northern region to the Caucasus. The variety is recognized as the most suitable for planting in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Rosamarin F1, better known to gardeners as Rosemary, is a popular pink tomato hybrid.
According to the ripening period, it is classified as mid-season. From the moment shoots emerge from the seeds until the first sample is taken from the crop, 112–119 days pass. From 1 m², 9.8–12.4 kg of tomatoes are harvested per season. 8–9 clusters are formed on the bush, each containing 8–12 fruits.
The tomato harvest Rosemary F1 ripens gradually, fruiting lasts at least 5–6 weeks
The bushes are indeterminate, with the possibility of unlimited growth, densely leafy (leaves are medium-sized, narrow, elongated). But the experience of gardeners shows that they do not stretch too much. Even in a greenhouse, the average plant height is 120–130 cm, with proper care - 180 cm. The stem is quite powerful, with short internodes. Bushes rarely break under the weight of the harvest.
Theoretically, Rosemary F1 tomato bushes are not limited in growth; in practice, there are even taller determinate varieties
The fruits are a rich crimson or crimson color, slightly flattened, with faint ribs closer to the stalk. The coloring is uniform, without often leaving a greenish-white spot around it. Weight varies between 268–312 g, individual specimens - up to 400–450 g. Tomatoes are multi-chambered, with at least four nests. Taste is definitely one of the advantages of the variety. Rosemary F1 is a sweet, very aromatic tomato with barely noticeable sourness.
Tomato fruits Rosemary F1 look very presentable and have excellent taste
The pulp is dense, but tender, quite juicy, fine-grained, and in cross-section resembles a watermelon. The skin is matte, smooth, thin. Because of this, the fruits are not shelf-stable, transportable, and are not particularly suitable for home canning (in jars the skin cracks, but the pulp does not “spread”). They are mostly eaten fresh, added to main courses, sauces, and tomato paste is prepared. You can squeeze out the juice, but it will turn out very thick.
Rosemary F1 tomatoes are a real storehouse of vitamins, so it is recommended to consume them fresh.
Pink tomatoes, unlike red ones, are much less likely to cause allergies. They are sweeter, so they are suitable for dietary and baby food. The fruits are also very healthy; they contain more lycopene, antioxidants, vitamins B, PP and K compared to classic tomatoes. Rosemary F1 is additionally distinguished by the fact that it contains, on average, twice as much vitamin A as other pink tomatoes.
The undoubted advantage of the hybrid is its high resistance to disease. It does not have genetically “built-in” immunity, but it suffers from fungi, viruses, and bacteria typical for the culture (fusarium, late blight, cladosporiosis, mosaic disease, verticillium) relatively rarely. The seeds have good germination, seedlings in the ground quickly adapt to new conditions and actively begin to grow
The quality of the substrate for Rosemary F1 is not as important as heat. But it is best to grow it in fairly light soil containing sand.
Late blight is one of the most dangerous diseases for tomatoes, capable of destroying an entire garden bed in a matter of days; hybrid Rosemary F1 is practically not susceptible to it
Brief information about the variety
- Fruits and bush : tomatoes with clearly defined ribs, bright red color and weight 150-200 g. The bush is indeterminate, reaches 1.6-2 m.
- Productivity: 5-7 kg per bush.
- Resistance: resistant to frost and poor soils, to most diseases, especially late blight and verticillium.
- Distribution: planting in open ground is allowed throughout the country.
- Application: tomatoes are suitable for slicing, salads, vitamin juices, canning and processing (ketchups, sauces).
- Planting: the seedling method is used. Planted from the end of April to the last days of May according to the 50x70 cm pattern.
- Soil: light, turf.
- Care: watering - as the soil dries, pinching - mandatory. Feeding - 2-3 times per season with organic compounds.
- Ripening period : early ripening, full maturity occurs 85-100 days after the appearance of the first shoots, fruiting duration is from July to September.