Review of tomato Glacier F1: photos, features of the variety, reviews

Tomato Glacier will be of interest to lovers of early varieties of tomatoes. It makes excellent tomato paste, juices, and canned fruits. Fans of fresh produce will also not be offended when planting this unique variety. It amazes with the abundance of the harvest and the taste of fresh tomatoes. Increased immunity to fungal diseases allows the hybrid to be planted even in regions with frequent rains and high humidity.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Early ripening tomato Glacier F1 in all its splendor can be seen in the photo. It grows up to 130 cm in height. Gardeners may be surprised by its leaf shape. It is somewhat different from standard tomatoes and has an interesting roundness.

The variety will delight gourmets with delicious fruits already 87 days after sowing. Having reached the stage of full ripening, tomatoes acquire a bright red color. Their shape is round, slightly flattened on the sides, with 3-4 chambers. The skin is smooth and even. The amount of dry matter is 5%. The average weight of tomatoes is 100-150 grams, but with proper care it can reach 350 g.

The Glacier tomato is high-yielding. In favorable years, up to 8 kg of crop is harvested from one bush.

Residents of the southern regions and central Russia can safely plant Glacier tomatoes in open ground. It is not afraid of cold weather and forms ovaries even in extreme heat.

In regions with short, cool summers, the variety has time to ripen only in permanent greenhouses or under film cover.

Description and general characteristics of the Glacier tomato variety, yield and frost resistance

The Glacier tomato is resistant to low temperatures and has a fairly high yield. It is grown outdoors until the end of the summer season. Glacier tomato fruits can be eaten fresh or canned whole. These tomatoes produce high-quality tomato juice and good paste.

The variety was bred by Siberian breeders for the conditions of the North. The first samples were obtained in 1999, and the state registration of this tomato variety for open ground was carried out in 2000.

Brief description of the plant

Characteristics and description of tomato Glacier f1:

• early variety;
• from the moment of planting seedlings to the appearance of fruits, it takes from 80 to 100 days;
• the plant grows well in open, unprotected soils, but it can also be grown in greenhouses;
• the entire group of tomatoes included in the glacier variety (Sadovaya Zhemchuzhina, Tarpan and others) is characterized by high yield;
• after ripening, the fruits of the described plant acquire a bright red color;
• The shape of the fruits of this variety is round, slightly flattened on the sides;
• the average weight of each fruit is 0.1-0.15 kg, although if you carry out the first harvest after the tomato ripens, most specimens will have an average size with a weight of up to 0.2-0.3 kg;
• the collected fruits can be stored for a long time;
• withstand long-term transportation.

Tomatoes of the Glacier variety grow well in the southern regions of Russia and in the central zone of the country. Gardeners growing this variety in the northern regions are advised to cover plants growing in open ground with film, and in the Far North it is best to grow Glacier in well-heated greenhouses.

If all agrotechnical measures are carried out correctly, you can get 7-8 kg of tomatoes from each bush, and if you use the nest planting method (4 bushes/1 sq. m of bed), you can harvest up to 30 kg of crop.

Reviews about Glacier type tomatoes are positive, but along with the advantages, gardeners also note the disadvantages of this variety. Farmers write about the high immunity of tomatoes to various diseases, the ability to withstand sudden drops in temperature and the good taste of the fruit. But gardeners note that Glacier-type bushes are demanding in terms of soil composition and the need for intensive feeding during their growth stage.

Sowing and growing seedlings

In any climatic conditions, it is best to grow tomatoes in seedlings. This will require planting boxes of shallow depth. They are filled with fertile soil with a loose structure. As a rule, it consists of:

• ordinary turf or garden soil;
• clean sand;
• peat;
• humus;
• a small amount of ash.

The optimal acidity level for tomatoes is 5.5-6.5. To find out its level in the soil, indicator test strips are used. In case of large deviations, the acidity is adjusted to the recommended levels.

To grow seedlings, you can use ready-made soil. It has the necessary acidity and does not require preparation.

Glacier tomato seeds are sown in early March. To protect seedlings from viral diseases in the initial stages of growth and development, seed material is treated with potassium permanganate. For this procedure, you will need a glass of clean, settled water in which 1 gram of the drug is dissolved. The seeds are placed in a fabric bag and dipped in the prepared solution for 20 minutes.

The seedling boxes are filled with soil and watered with water that has settled at room temperature. Seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 2 cm and sprinkled with soil. The soil is moistened with warm water with the addition of the biostimulator Kornevin. Standard proportions for the first watering: 1 gram of the drug per liter of water.

To create a greenhouse effect, the seedlings are covered with film. The greenhouse is ventilated daily.

Fruitful cultivation of seeds is possible at a stable temperature of at least +21 C°. As soon as the first shoots appear on the surface of the earth, the film is removed.

Seedlings are planted at the stage of 2-3 leaves into separate containers.

Recommendations for cultivation

For the variety, the seedling method of planting is preferable. Preparatory work begins a month before the expected sowing date, usually mid-March. To obtain healthy seedlings, it is recommended to follow a number of rules:

• prepare containers with soil;
• sowing tomato seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
• after sowing, cover the seedlings with films;
• will ensure a constant room temperature of at least 21 degrees;
• carry out regular watering;
• feeding seedlings at least twice;
• after emergence, provide the plants with a constant source of artificial or natural light.

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7-10 days before planting, hardening of tomato seedlings begins. Take the bush out into the fresh air. The hardening time starts at 30 minutes and is increased to 2 hours. When two true leaves appear, picking is necessary.

IMPORTANT! To get the best harvest, it is recommended to form a bush with 2-3 stems.

The tomato is not fussy to care for; a novice gardener can handle the cultivation. To get the best result, you should follow a set of measures:

• watering with warm water in the evening or morning hours, as needed;
• regular loosening and weeding;
• feeding with complex mineral fertilizer;
• tying stems and establishing support.

Planting in the ground and caring for tomatoes

By the time of transplantation to a permanent place at the age of 35-40 days, the seedlings reach 40 cm in height, have from 7 to 9 leaves and a powerful root system. By this time the soil should warm up to +15 C°.

Two weeks before this date, the seedlings begin to harden: the boxes are taken out into the fresh air, increasing the residence time every day.

In this way, the tomatoes gradually adapt to other conditions and do not experience severe stress during transplantation. Two days before transplanting, the plants are left outside overnight.

Before planting tomato bushes, the soil is saturated with nutrients. To do this, green manure is sown in early spring. Shortly before planting begins, they are dug up. Green manure accelerates the growth and expansion of green mass of tomatoes, making the land more fruitful. During digging, ash and nitrogen-containing fertilizers are added to the soil.

Next, prepare holes corresponding to the size of the seedlings. They are watered with water. The plants are carefully removed from the cups and placed in the holes. Cover the top with soil and water again.

Tomato Glacier needs shaping. The ovary is formed after the fifth internode. All foliage below the first ovary is gradually removed, leaving a small stump. This procedure will provide the ripening fruits with a sufficient amount of moisture and nutrients.

After pruning, to prevent fungal diseases, the plants are sprayed with Furacilin.

Diseases and pests

The Glacier tomato is resistant to the main common fungal diseases, but cases of root rot have been reported. Several rules are used as preventive measures against this disease:

1. Seedlings are planted in accordance with the requirements of the variety and do not allow crowding.
2. When transplanting to a permanent place, add a small amount of ash to each hole.
3. Fertilize plants in a timely manner.
4. The bushes are periodically treated with Fitosporin.
5. Adhere to a stable watering schedule and, if possible, avoid strong and prolonged waterlogging of the soil.
6. When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, install a high-quality ventilation system and constantly ventilate the room.

The above measures allow you to grow strong plants with strong immunity and prevent root rot.

The most common pests of tomatoes are:

• whitefly;
• aphid;
• scoop;
• bear

If the pests appear in the early stages of development, experienced gardeners use insecticidal preparations Actellik, Fitoverm, Iskra and others for treatment. If insects appear during the ripening of the crop, it is safer to use folk remedies.

Similar hybrids

According to the characteristics and description, the Glacier tomato is similar to the following hybrids:

• Minaret F1 is a highly productive tomato with an early large-fruited harvest, intended for greenhouses;
• Jadwiga F1 is characterized by high fruit set and resistance to cracking;
• Gravitet F1 is a highly productive and very early tomato hybrid, unpretentious to cultivation technology;
• Yvette F1 is grown in greenhouses and is resistant to many diseases;

All of the above hybrid varieties allow you to grow delicious tomatoes in a short time and delight gardeners with harvest volumes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Glacier tomato:

• suitable for growing in greenhouses and without shelter;
• not afraid of low temperatures;
• ties well even in extreme heat;
• resistant to the main common diseases of nightshades;
• pleases gardeners with high productivity;
• gives the harvest evenly and gradually;
• the fruits are tasty fresh and suitable for preservation;
• tomatoes tolerate transportation well and have a long shelf life;
• The berries hold tightly to the hand and practically do not fall off when fully ripe.

The Glacier tomato also has certain disadvantages. It is picky about the composition of the soil: it prefers to grow in a loose and nutritious environment. When grown in cold regions, it requires enhanced feeding at all stages of development.

Tomato varieties

Descriptions of tomato varieties will help when choosing seeds for planting. So, recently the following indeterminate varieties have become especially popular.

• Astona F1 – intended for cultivation in closed and open ground. Vigorous, powerful plant. It has high productivity. The fruits are flat-round, red. Their average weight is 170-190 g. The fruits are resistant to cracking. The plant forms ovaries well and is disease resistant.
• Kronos F1 is a wonderful early variety for growing indoors and outdoors. It has high productivity. The first brush is already located above the 6th sheet. Red flat-round fruits weighing 140-170 g are distinguished by good transportability and keeping quality (1-1.5 months). The variety is resistant to most diseases.
• Shannon F1 is an early maturing hybrid with moderate plant growth vigor. This variety is intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. Tomato is resistant to most diseases. It gives excellent results with early plantings. This variety bears fruit well, even if the air temperature is several degrees lower than necessary for growing other tomatoes. Red, round fruits weighing up to 180 g are distinguished by excellent taste. Stored for up to 1 month.
• Sprinter F1 - tomato designed for growing indoors. The plant is very powerful and high-yielding. Resistant to most diseases. This variety is distinguished by its early entry into the fruiting phase. Up to 4 clusters ripen on the plant at the same time. Flat-round fruits weighing 150-190 g are red in color.

Tomato varieties (description of tomato varieties) are often indicated on the seed packaging. That is why when purchasing you need to be very careful to choose the right tomatoes. Other popular indeterminate varieties include such hybrids (indicated by the letter F1) as Axioma, Title, Saxon, Sheila, Vitador, Menhir, Samara, Typhoon, Pisa, Flagman, Etude, Intense One, Sreza, Favorite, Jakarta, Castalia.