Tomato Melody F1: reviews, description of the tomato variety with photos

Characteristics of the tomato variety Melody F1 and its yield

The very early Melody tomato, which belongs to Dutch selection, has won the recognition of vegetable growers due to its excellent fruit quality, early ripening and high yield. Varieties such as Melodiya are in high demand in the early produce market.

Varietal specification

Melody belongs to the hybrid forms of F of the first generation, which clearly exhibit heterotic characteristics - strong growth and abundant fruiting. Can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground beds, suitable for temporary film greenhouses.

Bush type - indeterminate compact with shortened internodes. In greenhouse conditions, plant height does not exceed 1.8 - 2.0 m, in open ground - 1.5 m. Ripening period - super early, from seed germination to the first mature fruit in less than 90 days, from planting seedlings to the garden bed - about 35 - 40 days. These features form the unique qualities of this variety.

Ripe fruits are deep red, round, slightly flattened, the largest ones have ribs. In general, each tomato is very even, one to one. The description given to this hybrid Melody F1 by professional vegetable growers indicates that the weight of the fruit does not fall below 250 g and averages from 260 to 280 g. The average yield per 1 m 2 is 8 kg. The tomato is of excellent quality, dense, and has a delicious taste.

Its purpose is universal: fresh consumption, in salads, preparation of juices, tomato paste, whole-fruit canning, transportation to remote regions.

How to grow Melody in a greenhouse

The best results of the variety in terms of yield and quality of fruits are obtained in winter-spring and summer-autumn rotations; the plants do not need to be illuminated. This growing technology is very economical. In greenhouses, tomatoes are placed in rows every 1 m, in each row there are two rows at a distance of 60 cm from each other, in a row the plants are planted every 50 cm so that the bushes are in a checkerboard pattern. The lower leaves are gradually broken off, the stepsons are removed when they do not exceed 2 - 2.5 cm in length, using a treated tool.

In order for the fruits to be of good quality, their quantity must be rationed. Leave 6 or 7 of the strongest brushes on the bush. There are no more than 4 fruits in the first clusters, and no more than 5 in the upper ones. The originator of the variety recommends that the first two fertilizing be carried out with a high content of the element phosphorus - its content should be approximately 5 times higher than nitrogen and potassium.

• 1st - 10 days after planting: urea + double superphosphate + potassium chloride;
• 2nd - after 10 days;
• 3rd - after 10 days (the ratio of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is approximately the same);
• 4th and 5th - during the flowering period 5 - 6 clusters (phosphorus 5 times more);
• 6th - at the moment of active ripening) phosphorus is reduced by half, potassium increases by 1.5 - 2 times);
• 7th - after 10 days (potassium increases 2.5 - 2.7 times).

When blossom end rot appears on ripening fruits, calcium nitrate is added to the sixth and seventh feedings.

Reviews about tomato Melody

During the period of its presence on the Russian market, this variety has only positive reviews:

• very dense fruits that are used for salads, added fresh to hamburgers and sandwiches, and canned;
• the first among other varieties to produce a harvest in a greenhouse;
• does not suffer from fusarium, tobacco mosaic virus, verticillium, or nematodes;
• sets fruit well.

In terms of its characteristics, according to reviews, the Melody F1 tomato variety is superior to many other tomatoes.

Reviews about tomato Melody

During the period of its presence on the Russian market, this variety has only positive reviews:

• very dense fruits that are used for salads, added fresh to hamburgers and sandwiches, and canned;
• the first among other varieties to produce a harvest in a greenhouse;
• does not suffer from fusarium, tobacco mosaic virus, verticillium, or nematodes;
• sets fruit well.

In terms of its characteristics, according to reviews, the Melody F1 tomato variety is superior to many other tomatoes.

Description of tomato Melody and features of growing the variety

Tomato Melody f1 is a product of Dutch selection. The fruits are of high quality, early ripening and high yield. Tomatoes belong to the hybrid form F, which exhibit active growth and fruiting. The plant is intended for planting in open ground or under film cover.

What is a Melody tomato?

1. The bushes are indeterminate, reaching a height of 1.5 to 2 m.
2. The growing season lasts 85-90 days.
3. Ripe fruits are rich red in color, with a good tomato taste.
4. Their shape is round, the skin is smooth.
5. Ribbing appears in larger fruits.
6. The average weight of tomatoes is 250 g.
7. Up to 8 kg of harvest ripens per 1 m².
8. They can be used fresh, pickled, in the form of juice or paste.

How to grow tomatoes?

It is worth considering the features of growing tomatoes Melody f1, a description of agrotechnical measures. Plants are planted in a checkerboard pattern, maintaining a distance of 60 cm between bushes. Leaves in contact with the ground are gradually cut off to avoid various diseases. It is mandatory to carry out pinching until the shoots grow to 2-2.5 cm in length.

To increase the yield, the plant forms and preserves only strong and healthy inflorescences. 5-6 ovaries are left on one cluster in order to increase the delivery of nutrients and preserve the real taste of the fruit.

The first 2 feedings are important for the plant, in which it is recommended to increase the phosphorus content. It should be several times higher than nitrogen and potassium. You should be careful with nitrogen, since its excess causes the green mass of the bushes to grow, preventing the development of fruits.

Description of the variety

A tomato looks like this:

1. The bush in greenhouse conditions reaches 2 m in height. In the garden bed the plant is lower – up to 1.5 m.
2. The leaves are large and have a typical shape for the crop.
3. The fruits ripen early. During this period, the skin turns a rich red color.
4. The tomatoes are large. Average weight is 250 g. The hybrid tends to grow fruits of the same size.
5. The shape is round, flattened on top.
6. The ribbing is unclear. It is more pronounced in particularly large units.
7. The skin is dense, but can be easily removed if necessary. The pulp is grainy, sweetish in taste.

Advice. It is good to prepare juice and thick paste from the surplus harvest for the winter.

Dutch varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

Tomato seeds of Dutch selection are famous not only for their excellent quality, but also for their beautiful appearance. Tomato is one of the most popular vegetables on our table, so seeds of various varieties are in demand. They start choosing in the winter, which is when the gardening season begins. Let's look at some Dutch tomato seeds for greenhouses and understand the peculiarities of cultivation.

Features of Dutch selection seeds

Some gardeners believe that imported tomato varieties are good on their own and give a rich harvest. This is not an entirely correct statement. The fact is that the yield and quality of seed depend on several factors:

• from the manufacturing company;
• on the compliance of growing conditions with those required according to the description;
• on the quality of care.

Therefore, if you decide to purchase Dutch varieties, carefully study the information on the packaging. It is possible that conditions in the region will not be suitable, although the import of seeds by companies is usually carried out in accordance with these requirements.

When grown in greenhouses

In order for tomatoes to grow and bear fruit indoors, breeders need to work hard. That is why most of the tomatoes presented are hybrids. The most important parameters for choosing seeds are:

• disease resistance;
• speed of maturation;
• special requirements for growing conditions;
• taste and use of fruits.

It often happens that the soil in a greenhouse is contaminated or too moist, and no treatments lead to an improvement in the situation. Pay attention to resistant hybrids in this case.

However, collecting seeds from large fruits for the purpose of their further cultivation does not make any sense, since only varietal tomatoes are capable of producing a harvest in the future.

Let's look at the best Dutch varieties and hybrids of tomatoes that can be found on the shelves of our stores.

Review of varieties and hybrids for greenhouses

All the varieties and hybrids of tomatoes presented below for greenhouses are presented on the shelves of gardening stores in Russia. Some of them are also ordered from online stores, since in remote areas the choice of seeds is quite small.

yellow pear

The “Yellow Pear” variety is represented by beautiful pear-shaped yellow tomatoes. They look small, have excellent commercial quality, and this is why these tomatoes are loved. The variety was bred for cultivation only in greenhouses, while the tomatoes do not overripe or crack. The taste is excellent with fleshy flesh.

The bush is indeterminate, reaches a height of 160 centimeters, requires staking and pinching, that is, the formation of the plant. The ripening period is 120 days, which is optimal for indoor soil. The use of tomatoes is universal. One minus is that this variety cannot be planted densely, no more than 4 plants per square meter.

Big Beef

Perhaps one of the best hybrids of Dutch breeders that can be found on the Russian market. It is represented by large, early-ripening tomatoes of excellent quality. Designed for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses. The ripening period is only 73 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Tomato fruits are large (up to 300 grams), fleshy and tasty, they have a characteristic aroma, so they are best suited for fresh consumption.

Productivity is high, reaching 12.7 kilograms per square meter. Resistant to the following diseases: verticillium blight, fusarium blight, alternaria blight, tomato mosaic virus, gray spot. Experienced summer residents note that seed germination reaches 98-100%.

The president

The hybrid of the Dutch selection “President” is among the ten best tomatoes in Russia today. Our gardeners fell in love with it for its large number of positive qualities. The ripening period is only 68-70 days, the bush has an indeterminate growth type.

As for tomatoes, they are medium in size, reaching 200-250 grams each, the yield is very high, you can consistently harvest 7-8 kilograms of excellent tomatoes from just one bush. The fruits are dense, store well and for a long time. The taste is excellent.

Bobcat

The Bobcat hybrid is also well known in our country. It is most often used for preparing sauces, juices and other tomato products. The bush is determinate, low, and requires less care compared to indeterminate tomato hybrids.

The fruits are medium in size, reaching 220 grams each, sometimes less. The average yield is 3.5-4 kilograms per square meter. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt. The ripening period is quite long; 130 days pass from the appearance of the first shoots to the moment of harvesting.

San Marzano

A beautiful tomato with a characteristic peppery appearance, which distinguishes it from other elongated tomatoes. The variety is mid-season, fully ripens after 110-115 days. The fruits are not very small, weighing 100 grams, sometimes a little less. The fruits ripen on tall bushes up to 1.5 meters high and are well stored due to their high density.

The taste is excellent, while the plant tolerates low temperatures well, this does not affect the yield. Resistant to fusarium and verticillium.

Magnus

The breeder who created the Dutch hybrid “Magnus” certainly expected that these seeds would be preferred by gardeners who cannot stand long waits. The ripening period does not exceed 65 days, which makes it possible to classify it as ultra-early ripening. The bush is compact, of a semi-determinant growth type, and can be grown successfully both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

High commercial qualities make the fruits favorites in sales. The taste is good, the skin is dense and does not crack. The yield is 4.5 kilograms per square meter.

Melody F1 tomato seeds indet. early 115-120 days. okr.-prip. 180-250g (DRS-Seminis)

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Tomato Melody F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

You can prepare many dishes from tomatoes, make preparations and freeze them. Gardeners love this vegetable crop for its ease of care, excellent taste and versatility.

The tomato variety Melody F1 belongs to the hybrid group, has high immunity from diseases and pests, and also adapts well to different climatic conditions. The variety is grown in greenhouses and open ground. Summer residents and farmers often grow this type of tomato.

Description of the variety

The bushes grow in height from 1.5 to 2 meters. The fruiting period begins 85-90 days after the appearance of the first shoots.

The shape of the fruit is round; larger specimens have slight ribbing near the stalk. After full ripening, tomatoes acquire a rich red color and have a pronounced tomato taste. The average weight of one fruit is 250 grams. From one square meter you can harvest from 8 to 10 kg of tomatoes. The pulp is dense and juicy. The skin is durable and not prone to cracking.

Tomatoes are perfect for long-term fresh storage or long-distance transportation.

Cultivation

The rules for growing and caring for the variety are no different from similar measures for other varieties of tomatoes.

1. The first step is to grow seedlings. Seeds can be purchased at the store, but you can prepare the soil yourself at home. To do this, the soil from the garden must be disinfected using an oven. Place the soil under high temperature for 2-3 hours to destroy possible dangerous fungi and harmful insects. Peat or manure must be added to the soil. The seeds are deepened into the trenches made and covered with film material. For faster germination, it is necessary to provide sunlight.
2. If the sprouts sprout too thickly, you should dive into separate glasses.
3. 2 weeks before the intended planting in a greenhouse or garden, seedlings should be hardened off. This is necessary for better adaptation of plants to the new climate.
4. Seedlings should be planted in a checkerboard pattern, leaving a distance between plants of at least 60 cm.
5. It is recommended to tear off the lower leaves, and the stepsons should also be removed. The ovaries are formed in clusters; 5-6 pieces must be left in each in order to provide enough nutrition for future fruits.
6. Near each hole it is necessary to strengthen a metal or wooden support to which the bushes will be tied.

Variety care

1. Despite the high resistance to diseases and pests, measures such as loosening the soil and destroying weeds should be carried out regularly.
2. For preventive purposes, it is necessary to treat the bushes several times with special preparations. Starting from planting in a permanent place, complex additives containing phosphorus should be regularly applied. There should be more of it than nitrogen and potassium.
3. Watering is carried out with warm water in the evening. Plants need to be watered approximately once a week. It is definitely recommended to water only the roots of the bushes, avoiding water getting on the foliage.

If you follow all the rules of agricultural care, you can get a richer harvest and high-quality healthy fruits.

According to its characteristics, the Melodiya variety is in many ways superior to other tomato varieties. Excellent juices, sauces and pastes are made from tomatoes. The fruits are suitable for canning and fresh consumption. Many gardeners prefer this variety for its beautiful appearance and pronounced tomato taste.

Reviews from gardeners

• Nikolai Valerievich, 65 years old:
  Tomatoes take up the most space in my greenhouse. Every year I try to plant new varieties. This year I planted the Melodiya variety. All summer, as expected, I took care of the bushes, and I am very pleased with the results of my labors. All tomatoes are almost the same size and bright red. Excellent taste qualities allowed us to prepare delicious tomato juice and lecho. Our family consumed fresh tomatoes until late autumn. I will definitely plant this variety again next year.
• Tatyana Kirillovna, 35 years old:
  I always liked growing vegetables in the country. Tomatoes are the main vegetable crop on my site. Growing does not require special knowledge; the main thing is to tie up the bushes and pluck off the shoots. This will help you get larger fruits and, accordingly, a higher yield. Several times over the summer I treated the bushes with pest repellents and applied fertilizer. Now all winter my family will eat processed products: lecho, juices, sauces, as well as pickled halves.

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomato Melody F1 is endowed with the following positive characteristics:

1. Like all first-generation hybrids (F1), the plant is hardy and capable of producing crops in not entirely suitable conditions.
2. The bush is indeterminate, that is, tall. In a heated greenhouse, this allows the formation of more clusters and, accordingly, increases the yield.
3. The hybrid is endowed with disease resistance.
4. The fruits ripen early. The first tomato can be tried 85-90 days after planting the seedlings.
5. High yields are guaranteed by the manufacturer of planting material.
6. The tomatoes are large and appetizing in appearance, as the attached photos prove.
7. The thick skin protects against cracking during periods of high humidity and ensures safety during transportation.
8. The taste of the fruit is well balanced.
9. Tomatoes are often consumed fresh. If desired, a rich juice or paste is prepared from the tomatoes, which can be successfully stored for the winter.

Advice. These tomatoes are especially tasty when salted for the winter in oak barrels.

The need for formation is noted as a disadvantage. To perform such a manipulation, you need some experience and knowledge, so we advise you to study the article on this topic.