The tomato with the unusual name King Penguin f1 is a tasty hybrid with large, fleshy fruits. It is convenient to grow it for sale due to the density of the tomatoes, but it is also suitable for cultivation in summer cottages, since the bushes are not capricious, and the fruits are quite tasty in fresh and processed form.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Medium height | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-season | Reds | Large | Hybrid | Plum-shaped or oval |
Description and characteristics of the variety
Hybrid King Penguin f1 from Gardens of Russia is the result of the work of an international team of breeders. In 2004, it was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. It is recommended to plant it in warm areas in open ground, and in the middle zone and to the north - in greenhouses or shelters.
Characteristics of the bushes: standard, determinate, about 1.2 m in height. The fruits develop in clusters, of which there are about 12 on each bush. The leaves are ordinary tomato leaves. The ripening of the crop occurs after 110-120 days from the moment of germination of the plantings.
Description of the fruits: large, leveled, weighing 200 g, but can reach 400 g. Their shape resembles an elongated oval. Inside there are 3-4 chambers with seeds. The flesh and skin are red. The taste is excellent, with honey sweetness and light sourness.
The use of the fruit is universal; they are not suitable only for juice, since the pulp is too fleshy, dense and does not provide sufficient liquid.
Tomatoes are not prone to cracking and tolerate transportation and storage well.
Growing
Seedlings are planted by soaking the fruits in a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Seedlings are planted in open ground when 7 leaves form in May-June, at a distance of about 40 cm. The optimal soil temperature for planting is about 26-30C. Treatments and fertilizing according to the usual schedule (once every 10 days). Water abundantly, but not very often, at the root .
During flowering and fruit set, more frequent watering is possible. Harvest in mid-late July. Pruning is required before fruit formation to form a bush into one stem. Tying is permissible due to the large weight of the fruit. The garter is carried out using trellises or individual pegs; designs from scrap materials are also possible. Tomatoes should only be tied with wide ribbons. This will prevent the plant from spoiling.
Landing
In the middle zone, sowing tomatoes for seedlings begins at the end of March. Seeds of hybrid varieties do not require pre-treatment.
Seedlings need a loose substrate rich in organic matter. To do this, add peat and humus to the garden soil, and sawdust or sand for drainage. Then they mix in a little wood ash and mineral fertilizer and disinfect the soil in the oven or expose it to frost if it’s cold enough outside.
Seedlings are sown at a shallow depth (no more than 1.5 cm) and germinated under a film in a warm place. Then they provide access to light and cooler conditions (up to +22).
They dive when the second leaf appears.
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This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.
Growing and care
Water the tomato in the evening with heated water at the root. Watering should be regular.
The soil in the beds is loosened, weeds are weeded, and bushes are hilled. They are led into 2-3 stems and the branches are secured to the supports with wide cotton ribbons.
Feed every 2-3 weeks with weak solutions of mineral fertilizers, as well as wood ash. During the early stages of growth, diluted manure can be applied. Optimal timing for fertilizing:
- At the seedling stage, a special seedling fertilizer or urea solution is applied.
- 10-14 days after the bushes take root in the garden bed, they are watered at the root with a 1:10 solution of manure.
- At the beginning of budding, you can add mineral fertilizer or a solution of wood ash (0.5 kg of ash is dissolved or boiled in a bucket of water).
- During the ripening period, mineral fertilizers are applied twice.
If the tomatoes ripen slowly, the process will speed up after spraying the bushes with a solution of boric acid.
Description of the variety
"King Penguin" is a hybrid tomato variety. The determinate bush grows up to 120 cm in height. About 12 clusters are formed on a standard plant. The leaves are medium sized, dark green. A simple inflorescence is formed every two leaves.
Description of fruits:
- Round, elongated shape;
- Large and fleshy tomatoes;
- Average weight is about 200 grams;
- Rich red color of ripe tomatoes;
- Average number of seeds;
- 3-4 seed chambers;
- Increased dry matter content;
- Resistance to cracking;
- Juicy pulp;
- Excellent sweet taste;
- Long shelf life.
Tomato King Penguin: characteristics and description of a hybrid variety with photos
General data, description of the variety
The characteristics and description of the King Penguin F1 variety are as follows:
- The vegetative period from the appearance of the first shoots to the harvest lasts no more than 118 days.
- This variety has bushes up to 120-150 cm high. From each of them you can get a truly royal harvest, since each bush produces up to 12 clusters that bear fruit.
- The leaves on the plant are medium in size and colored in dark tones of green. Inflorescences appear every 2 leaves.
- Tomatoes of this type are resistant to various diseases of nightshade crops.
- The fruits of the hybrid are slightly elongated in length. Their weight ranges from 180 to 200 g. The pulp has sufficient density. Unripe berries are colored green, which changes in the area of the stalk. Ripe fruits are colored bright red.
- There are 3 or 4 seed chambers inside the berries, but there are few seeds themselves.
Reviews from gardeners show that the King Penguin is the real king of garden beds, as it has virtually no drawbacks. The plant is resistant to many garden pests. The yield of the variety ranges from 3 to 5 kg of berries from each bush. Due to the large weight of the fruits (their weight reaches 400 g for experienced gardeners), the plants have to be tied to stakes. Otherwise, the tomato branches will break. Most farmers form a bush of 2-3 stems.
Despite its resistance to diseases, the hybrid is often affected by late blight. To prevent the disease, it is recommended to treat the tomato before the flowers appear on the bushes with Oxychom. After flowering is completed, the plants are sprayed with the preparation “Acrobat”. When the fruits ripen, the hybrid cannot be treated with various chemicals.
The King Penguin bush reaches a height of 1.2 meters. The plant is determinate, standard. Forms about 12 clusters with fruits. The leaves are dark green in color and medium in size. Inflorescences are formed every pair of leaves. Increased resistance to major diseases.
The f1 king penguin is suitable for growing outdoors, but is only suitable for warm climates. With proper care it produces high yields of good quality. The tomatoes ripen at the same time.
The King Penguin variety has large fruits, slightly elongated in shape, each weighing about 200 grams. The pulp is dense and fleshy. The tomato is resistant to cracking. When unripe, tomatoes have a green color that darkens at the stalk. At maturity the color changes to deep red. The King Penguin has 3 to 4 seed chambers and few seeds. Due to the high dry matter content, the variety is suitable for long-term storage.
The taste characteristics of King Penguin fruits are simply excellent. The pulp has a light honey flavor, the sourness is practically not felt, tender and sweet. Tomatoes can be used for fresh consumption, whole fruit canning and processing. But this variety is not suitable for making juices.
Tomato King Penguin F1 is a determinate big guy. The height of the bush sometimes reaches 1.5 m. It is unknown who is the author of the hybrid. Gardeners have been growing tomatoes for a long time and actively. It is not listed in the State Register. Today, seeds are produced by several agricultural companies (including the large producer Gardens of Russia) and private collectors.
In cross-section it is noticeable: the tomato pulp is aromatic, sweet, and has a sugary texture. The fruits are collected in clusters of 2-3 pieces. There are up to 12 such groups on a bush. The tomatoes grow evenly and ripen together. The plant is standard, with medium-sized dark tomato leaves.
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Diseases and pests
The hybrid of the King Penguin variety is resistant to the main types of diseases of nightshade crops. However, reviews from experienced summer residents and gardeners indicate that late blight can affect tomatoes. For the purpose of prevention, the plants are first treated before flowering with the drug “Oxyx” or its analogues. As soon as flowering is completed, re-treatment with Acrobat is carried out.
Do not neglect preventive measures, since late blight is a dangerous disease and is destructive for the entire crop.
During the period of ripening of the King Penguin fruits, you should not treat the plants with chemicals. If signs of disease appear, use exclusively organic products. To avoid the appearance of fungal diseases on the site, you can spray the tomatoes with Bordeaux mixture before the fruit begins to form.
In general, the King Penguin is an unpretentious variety that does not require special care. With minimal costs and effort, they get an excellent harvest of fruits that can withstand transportation and long-term storage without losing their marketable qualities. Thanks to the latter property, the variety is actively used by farmers for cultivation on an industrial scale.
