Characteristics and description of the variety
Tomato belongs to the hybrid crops, the genes of which contain high resistance to diseases of the nightshade family. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.
Distinctive features
The type is determinant, the height depends on the place of growth: in open ground it reaches 70 cm, and in a greenhouse more than 1 m. The bush is spreading, branched, the leaves are dark green, the inflorescences are simple. Each branch bears 5–7 fruits.
The ripening period is early; 95–100 days pass from the moment the seeds are planted to full ripeness. It takes root well both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.
The hybrid is drought-resistant and does not require watering. Productivity is high, from 1 sq. m, up to 15 kg of selected vegetables are collected, provided that 4–5 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m.
It is highly resistant to tomato diseases and pests. Not susceptible to fungal infections.
Fruit characteristics
The average weight of the fruit is 230–250 g, the shape is flat-round, the color is deep red. Despite the fact that Juggler f1 is a hybrid and not a variety, the taste of the fruit is rich, sweet, with a clear sourness characteristic of tomatoes, the flesh is juicy. The skin is dense and does not crack during heat treatment - ripe vegetables are suitable for preservation. Hybrid tomatoes Juggler f1 retain their excellent taste in fresh dishes.
By processing vegetables, delicious juices, ketchups, adjika and pasta are obtained. Thanks to their dense pulp and durable peel, tomatoes are transported over long distances and stored for a long time without losing their taste or appearance.
The photo shows tomatoes Juggler f1.
Tomatoes for the greenhouse - sweet varieties
Many gardeners simultaneously plant varieties that differ in taste. Some of them are more suitable for canning, others for making sauces or tomatoes, and others for fresh consumption. We’ll talk about growing the latter in more detail.
What varieties of tomatoes are the most delicious?
The popularity of the tomato is due to the fact that everyone can find a vegetable to their taste. This is due to the fact that it contains both acids and sugar at the same time, but depending on the variety in different proportions.
The more sour ones are more often used in canning and making sauces, and the sweet ones are used for salads. The most delicious varieties of tomatoes are considered to be those with large, fleshy fruits with a small amount of seeds, but you should also take into account the height of the bush, sensitivity to diseases and ripening time.
Let's take a look at which varieties of sweet tomatoes are suitable for growing in a greenhouse and have performed well.
The sweetest varieties of tomatoes
High sugar content is observed in the following varieties:
- "Alpinog". This is an indeterminate variety. From each bush you can remove up to 6 kg of large raspberry flat-round fruits with specks or lines on the peel.
- "Orange". Its orange round fruits have a dessert taste.
- "Bull's Heart" It is very popular among large-fruited varieties for its special sweet taste, which does not change either with prolonged storage or with heat treatment.
- "Dina". Determinate mid-early variety with medium-sized yellowish-orange fruits.
- "Cardinal". Mid-season indeterminate variety. Its large (up to 900 g) heart-shaped fruits are very fleshy and sweet, perfect for salads and winter wraps.
- "Crimson Giant" Early ripening variety. Its red-brown fruits have an unusual ribbed, flat-round shape.
- "Honey Spas" This is mid-early. The tomatoes are round in shape with an orange-orange color and taste very sugary.
- "Bear in the north". Ultra-early ripening determinate variety. Children really like its fruits.
- "Pink Flamingo F1". An early-ripening, tall variety has an elongated fruit with a glossy skin.
- "Pink honey" It is considered one of the sweetest among pink tomatoes. It has large heart-shaped fruits.
- "Pink Elephant". Indeterminate variety with large, slightly flattened fruits.
- "Samara F-1". When provided with sufficient light, it produces medium-sized fruits with a pronounced sweet taste.
- "Handbag F1". Early ripening indeterminate variety. Its tomatoes have a distinct sweet taste and are recommended for fresh use.
- "Digital Mandarin" Mid-season indeterminate variety. From each bush you can remove up to 8 kg of fleshy, sweet oblong tomatoes weighing about 200 g.
Miniature tomatoes, the so-called “cherry” tomatoes, have become increasingly popular. Among the variety of its varieties, the following have a sweet taste:
- "Salyut (Fireworks)." Its low bush during fruiting will be a wonderful decoration for your greenhouse. Its yellow fruits, which weigh only 20 g, can even be used for jam.
- "Sugar plum" (raspberry). Early ripening indeterminate variety. It has plum-shaped fruits that ripen on large clusters (up to 50 pieces).
- "Sweet bunch" Early ripening indeterminate variety. It has a very high yield due to its long fruiting period.
- "Yellow Cherry" The bright yellow fruits have a very sweet taste, somewhat reminiscent of fruit.
- "Cherry blossom F1". This hybrid is highly resistant to various diseases and cracking.
Based on this list of sweet tomato varieties for the greenhouse, it will be easier for you to decide which one to choose for planting.
How to grow seedlings
The hybrid can be grown in two ways: seedlings and without seedlings. When sowing seeds at home for seedlings, it is necessary to prepare the seed material.
Seed preparation
The seed material purchased from a specialized store is almost ready for planting: the manufacturer has already carried out disinfection and calibration. All that remains is to soak the seeds in a growth stimulator for 10 hours. This procedure will improve the germination percentage. The remedies are used not only by industrial production, but also by folk ones, and the latter are in no way inferior to biological stimulants.
Traditional methods include potato juice, aloe juice and melt water. Aloe juice additionally disinfects seed material, and potato juice enriches it with nutrients. Melt water is obtained from snow heated to room temperature.
Reference! Growth stimulants are organic substances that influence the growth and development of plants.
Preparing the container and soil
The soil for sowing seeds is prepared from a mixture of garden soil, humus and river sand in equal proportions. Disinfect the prepared soil in the oven at a temperature of 60 °C for 10 minutes or spill it with a hot solution of dark manganese. Disinfected soil will ensure healthy growth of young plants. You can also buy soil at the store. As a rule, purchased soil does not require disinfection or additional preparation.
Any container will do. You can plant both in a common and in a separate container. From the general container, a box is most often used, and plastic cups, paper honeycombs or peat pots are used as separate containers. When planting in separate containers, picking seedlings can be eliminated in the future.
Before sowing, the prepared containers are treated with a dark potassium permanganate solution for preventive purposes and small drainage holes are made at the bottom.
Sowing
The seeds are buried 1.5 cm, sprinkled with soil on top, lightly moistened with warm, settled water from a spray bottle and covered with film, artificially creating a greenhouse effect. The containers are left in a bright room at a temperature of +23–25 °C until germination.
Caring for seedlings
After sprouting, the containers are placed on the windowsill to provide the sprouts with sufficient light. If there is not enough daylight, the seedlings will stretch out and weaken, which will further retard their growth and development.
Reference! When daylight hours are short, additional lighting is installed using fluorescent lamps.
Water as the top layer of soil dries with warm, settled water from a shallow watering can or with a regular tablespoon. You cannot overwater the seedlings; the accumulation of excess moisture will cause rotting of the young roots. Also, with a large amount of moisture, the risk of developing a dangerous disease - blackleg - increases. The cause of blackleg is protobacteria of the genus Erwinia. The disease can destroy all plantings.
Reference! In the specialized literature, the term “blackleg” is not used, since it is the general name for a group of diseases with similar symptoms. Characterized by darkening of the stem at the very surface of the earth, it affects seedlings of vegetable and flower crops grown indoors or in greenhouses.
After watering, the soil is loosened to improve the air permeability of the soil. The flow of oxygen has a positive effect on the root system.
When two true leaves appear, pick them, placing them in separate containers. If the seedlings are left in a common container, then increase the distance between the seedlings, planting them no closer than 15 cm from each other.
Before transplanting into the ground, the bushes are hardened off in the open air, taking them outside for 40–50 minutes. Every day the stay time is increased by 30 minutes. Hardening is carried out for 10 days.
Characteristics of tomato Juggler
Hybrids that have appeared over the past few years are especially popular among gardeners. They produce high yields, have a good immune system and can withstand adverse weather conditions well. One of these hybrids is the Juggler tomato.
Characteristics of tomato Juggler
Characteristics of the variety
This F1 category variety was bred by Russian breeders. It was specially created for cultivation in the coldest regions of the country, which is why it is also called the “Siberian tomato variety Juggler”.
The plant is adapted to the conditions of Siberian and Ural cold weather if planted in greenhouses or greenhouses. In the southern part of the country, this variety can be safely grown in open ground.
Description of the plant
Tomato Juggler f1 belongs to the first generation of hybrids. The bush has a determinant type of development, compact, therefore, per 1 sq. m can realistically accommodate about 6 plants. According to the characteristics, the foliage of the bush is moderate, the height does not exceed 70 cm.
Description of the fruit
Juggler tomatoes are round in shape. Ribbing may occur at the base of the stalk. The color of the plant is deep red, the weight of an individual ripe fruit is about 200 g.
Tomatoes have juicy pulp, dry matter reaches 4%. The amount of sugar is about 3%. Several chambers are formed inside the fruit for storing seeds.
The taste of the fruit is rich, with notes of sweetness. Tomatoes are suitable for preparing salads or eating fresh, and show ideal taste when preserved.
Advantages and disadvantages
The description of the Juggler tomato indicates a number of positive qualities of the variety:
- excellent taste of ripe tomatoes;
- short ripening time;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions;
- resistance to diseases;
- long storage period;
- high yields.
The only drawback is regular heavy fertilizing to achieve high yields.
Growing rules
Caring for tomatoes is easy
First, the seeds are treated with special substances that accelerate growth. After this, humus is added to ordinary garden soil, after which the seeds are planted to a depth of no more than 2 cm. In order for the seedlings to grow faster, keep the temperature in the greenhouse at about 24°C.
After the first shoots appear, fertilizing is applied. It must consist entirely of nitrogen substances. After this, 4 more feedings are carried out during the entire growing season. It is also recommended to use phosphorus-containing substances: this enhances the taste and commercial qualities of the fruit.
Loosening the soil and weeding the beds is important: this will not allow moisture to stagnate and rot the root system. It is important that the right amount of nutrients and oxygen reaches the roots
Prevention
Despite resistance to most diseases, preventive measures are necessary. Before planting seeds or seedlings, the soil is treated with a manganese solution. Also, all plants are treated with phytosporin every 2 weeks.
To get rid of aphids, Colorado potato beetles or mites, special insecticides are used. Regent, Bison and Tabbu will be ideal assistants. A solution of ammonia will help in the fight against slugs.
How to grow tomatoes
The seedlings are transplanted into the ground two months after sowing the seeds. By this time, at least four true leaves have formed on the bushes. The beds are chosen in a sunny place, protected from drafts.
Landing
The soil is prepared in advance : it is dug up and a full range of minerals is added. Make holes 15–20 cm deep and fill them with water.
Replant on a cloudy day or in the evening hours after sunset. This way the seedlings will take root and grow faster.
They are planted in the holes together with a lump of earth without disturbing the root system. After transplantation, the holes are compacted and watered with warm, settled water.
Further care for tomato Juggler f1
Regular watering is established as the seedlings take root in a new location. Water moderately, no more than twice a week. The peculiarity of this tomato is that it does not suffer from a long absence of watering, so it is not so bad not to water the plants as to flood them.
The root system suffers from excess moisture, and the seedlings begin to get sick. Water in the early morning or in the evening, but not in the scorching sun. To retain moisture in the beds, they are mulched with peat or straw.
Reference! Watering during the day can cause leaf burn.
After moistening, the soil is loosened and all weeds with roots are removed so that the nutrients are spent on the growth of seedlings and not on weeds. Many pests that are dangerous to tomatoes live in weeds.
Fertilizing is applied once every three weeks. During the season, seedlings are fertilized at least four times. The first fertilizing is applied two weeks after transplantation. Water with mullein infusion in a ratio of 1:15. The second is carried out at the time of flowering of the crop. They add a full range of minerals with a predominant content of phosphorus.
During the formation of ovaries, phosphorus and calcium are added, and at the time of fruiting, potassium salts are added to speed up the ripening of the fruit.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
The fruits of the Juggler hybrid are heavy; as they ripen, they can break the fruiting branches . Therefore, after transplantation, a support is installed next to each seedling, to which the branches are tied as they grow. The stem is also fixed, since it cannot withstand the weight of numerous fruit-bearing branches. The bush is formed into 3 stems, removing all other stepsons.
The lateral shoots of the stems thicken the plantings, so pinching is carried out regularly. The density of the bush can lead to the spread of fungal diseases.
Reference! The stepson is a side shoot that appears from the axils of the leaves and interferes with the full ripening of the fruit.
Diseases and pests
Summer residents report in their reviews that the vegetable crop practically does not get sick. This is a very convincing reason to grow a hybrid on your site. However, experienced gardeners do not forget about preventive measures, which include weeding, loosening and moderate watering. Treatment with Fitosporin not only protects plants from damage by fungal spores, but also improves immunity.
The hybrid is also immune from insect pests, so it is enough to plant sharp-smelling herbs between the tomato seedlings: calendula, mustard or marigolds and spray the young bushes with infusions of nettle, onion peel and plantain.
Crop rotation rules are important for healthy growth and development. If they are followed, the crop not only remains strong and healthy, but also produces tasty fruits. Good predecessors for tomatoes are cabbage, pumpkin, carrots, beets and green onions.
Growing rules
You can grow Juggler tomatoes by seedlings or by planting seeds in a permanent place. Each summer resident chooses a more convenient option for himself.
Planting seed directly into the soil gives good results only in the southern regions, so it is important to consider the place where the crop will grow.
Planting seedlings
From the description of the Juggler variety of tomatoes, the seeds are planted for seedlings in early March. To properly plant according to agricultural technology, fertile soil should be prepared.
The soil must be purchased at a specialized store or prepared independently. To prepare it yourself, you will need to mix soil, humus and sand in equal proportions. Next, the resulting mixture must undergo disinfection treatment. To do this, it is placed in the oven and heated at high temperature.
Advice! To avoid the hassle of preparing the soil, you can purchase ready-made soil mixture at a garden store. It does not require additional processing.
Preparing a box for seedlings
The container for planting seedlings must be spacious. A prerequisite is the presence of drainage holes at the bottom. It is possible to plant seedlings in separate small containers, then it will be possible to avoid picking plants.
Planting seedlings
Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to disinfect the seed material. To do this, the seeds are placed in lightly salted water for 30 minutes. After soaking, it is necessary to remove the floating seeds and rinse the rest with clean water.
Algorithm for planting seedlings of the Juggler variety:
- The day before planting, tomato seeds are placed in a damp paper napkin - this stimulates rapid pecking.
- Seeds are planted in the prepared soil, sprinkled with soil, and watered well.
- Cover the box with cling film and leave in a warm place until germination.
- As soon as the shoots appear, the film is removed and the box with seedlings is placed on the windowsill.
For the proper development of young plants, it is important to ensure temperature conditions. Keep the temperature 23-25 degrees during the day, 15 degrees at night. The room where the sprouts develop should be well lit and regularly ventilated. It is also important to irrigate with a spray bottle.
Picking
As soon as 2-3 leaves appear on the plant, you can start picking. It is worth noting that seedlings are picked if they are planted in one common box. If the tomatoes are planted in separate containers, there is no need to pick.
When picking, only strong and healthy shoots should be left.
Hardening off seedlings
2 weeks before transplanting seedlings outdoors, it is necessary to harden the seedlings. Thus, the crop will be less susceptible to sudden changes in weather conditions and will adapt more quickly to a new location.
To perform the procedure correctly, you need to take the plants outside first for 1 hour, then for 2. Every day you need to increase the time to 24 hours. As soon as the seedlings get used to a little coolness, you can begin transplanting to a permanent place.
Transfer
Based on the photos and reviews of those who planted the Juggler variety, tomatoes are often planted in the open air, less often in a greenhouse. Of course, in greenhouse conditions they bear fruit much better and are less susceptible to various diseases.
If planting is planned in a greenhouse, it is necessary to replace the soil in the beds. It is enough to replace 10 cm of the top layer with good fertile soil. Don't forget about fertilizing. The soil in the greenhouse should be fertilized with potassium salt and superphosphate.
It is important to observe crop rotation. Tomatoes must be planted after cucumbers, onions, garlic, legumes and green manure. You should avoid places where eggplant, peppers or potatoes grew. Here the plant will be more susceptible to insect pests.
Transplantation to a permanent place
As soon as 4 leaves appear on the seedlings, you can begin replanting. The day before planting, water the seedlings well. This will make it easier to remove plants from their pots without damaging the root system.
Agricultural planting technology:
- Dig small holes the size of a seedling root.
- Place the sprouts in prepared holes, cover with soil, and water generously.
- I install a support next to the bushes for further tying.
Aftercare
Juggler tomatoes require pinching during growth, so it is necessary to regularly remove unnecessary sprouts. Also, during the development of the crop, it is important to carry out regular watering and fertilizing.
Bush formation
Tomatoes of the Juggler variety are formed into 3 trunks. You should carefully monitor the shoots that thicken the plantings; such sprouts must be removed.
Despite the fact that the Juggler variety is low-growing, it needs staking. In greenhouses, special trellises are installed, to which plants are tied during the growth process.
Soil moisture
The first waterings are carried out once every 7 days, then 2 times a week. However, it is worth monitoring the weather conditions: do not water the plants when it rains, and irrigate the crop more often in sunny weather.
Attention! Plants should be watered early in the morning or in the evening. Avoid watering in bright sunshine.
It is worth noting that this variety does not need moisture as much as other tomatoes, so sometimes it is better to skip watering rather than flood the tomatoes.
Tomatoes that experience an excess of moisture begin to hurt.
Feeding
Juggler tomatoes need mineral and complex fertilizers. The break between fertilizing should be 2-3 weeks. During the entire growth period, the crop should receive 3-4 feedings.
2 weeks after planting the seedlings, the young shoots are fed with mullein infusion. The rest of the fertilizing is done with the addition of superphosphate and potassium salt.
Nuances of care when breeding in open ground and in greenhouses
A distinctive feature of the hybrid is the ability to plant seeds directly in open beds, without growing seedlings. This method is used mainly by residents of the southern regions. Caring for a tomato is no different from growing through seedlings.
When planting in the ground, it is necessary to maintain a distance between tomatoes, despite their small growth. Closely planted spreading bushes will interfere with each other's access to sunlight and ventilation, which will undoubtedly affect their development.
When planting in a greenhouse, it is important to replace the top layer of soil with a new one. Spores of pathogenic fungi and pests successfully overwinter in the greenhouse shelter. When plants are planted in unhealthy soil, the seedlings quickly die.
In greenhouse conditions, tomato bushes are attacked by a pest such as spider mites. To protect plantings from insects, it is enough to ventilate closed structures daily. Fresh air destroys the usual habitat of the greenhouse pest.
Harvesting and application
Tomato Juggler f1 is an early ripening hybrid. This makes it possible to harvest fully ripe vegetables already in the middle of the summer season. They are processed into excellent tomato products: juices, pastes. They are consumed fresh, preparing a variety of dishes to suit every taste and imagination. The hard skin of the fruit allows you to prepare canned food, marinades and pickles without damage - tomatoes do not crack during heat treatment.
Ripe vegetables are stored well and can withstand long-term transportation over any distance. For these reasons, the hybrid is bred by entrepreneurs for industrial purposes.
Diseases and pests
The tomato variety Juggler is resistant to major nightshade diseases. It is rarely affected by viruses, and due to its early ripening it is practically not susceptible to late blight.
However, you cannot do without preventive measures:
Before planting, it is recommended to spill the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate. Plants are regularly sprayed with phytosporin or another antifungal drug.
Frequent weeding, loosening the soil and moderate watering will protect you from crown or root rot.
In open beds, tomatoes are often attacked by insect pests. At the beginning of summer, spider mites, aphids, and thrips are especially dangerous.
It is recommended to use industrial insecticides, treating the plantings 2-3 times at intervals of several days. When slugs appear, it is worth using an aqueous solution of ammonia.
List of tomato varieties that are well stored and can be transported: “Maryina Roshcha”, “Large Cream”, “Ob Domes”, “Red Dome”, “Soyuz 8”, “Red Icicle”, “Honey Cream”, “Orange Miracle” , “Lyana”, “Siberian early ripening”, “Heavyweight of Siberia”, “Russian domes”, “Friend F1”, “Sugar cream”, “Premium F1”, “Orange Miracle”, “Blagovest F1”, “Tarasenko Yubileiny”, Gift of the Volga region, Khokhloma, Etoile, Moskvich.
The super early hybrid “Juggler” will perfectly complement any tomato collection. It bears fruit already at the beginning of summer, helping to diversify the diet and supplement it with vitamins. Caring for the plant is easy, and the yield will please even experienced gardeners.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
List of the main benefits of the Juggler tomato:
- the possibility of propagation in two ways - seedlings and planting in the ground;
- early maturing hybrid;
- immunity to diseases;
- high fruiting rate;
- simple agricultural technology;
- cultivation on an industrial scale;
- excellent taste;
- preservation of presentation for a long time;
- long transportation;
- versatility in use.
Conditional disadvantages include the need for pinching seedlings and mandatory fixation to a support.
Farmer reviews
Gardeners speak positively about the Juggler f1 tomato and recommend planting it on your plots.
Mikhail, Perm: “I’ve been growing this hybrid for several years now. What is surprising is that it easily adapts to any climatic conditions, which cannot be said about other varieties. The harvest is always excellent, tasty, enough for fresh salads and numerous preparations. Canned tomatoes are delicious, just as good as fresh ones.”
Alla, Yekaterinburg: “I tried to plant tomatoes both in open ground and in a greenhouse. In the greenhouse, twice as many ovaries were formed. The fruits are like a picture, dazzlingly beautiful and tasty. These are my favorite tomatoes, and I strongly recommend them to every summer resident.”
Planting seedlings in a permanent place
After your seedlings have grown and become strong, you need to plant the tomatoes in open ground. Planting is recommended to be done at night or in the evening, possibly in cloudy weather, so that the seedlings are not damaged by direct sunlight. The temperature of the soil in which “Juggler” tomatoes are planted is also important: it should be within +10–15 °C.
Before transplanting into open ground, you definitely need to make beds. Tomatoes love sun and warmth, so choose places without shade. The step between each bed is 20–25 cm, the distance between each hole/furrow is 30–40 cm. One bush is planted vertically in the hole, sprinkled with soil up to the cotyledon leaves and compacted.
Watering is carried out twice during planting:
- an hour before planting the plants, water the holes;
- immediately after disembarkation.
