Tomato Peter the First f1: description and characteristics of the hybrid variety, reviews with photos

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The Peter the First tomato variety has an excellent presentation, so it is a leader on market shelves. The fruits ripen early and have excellent taste. Tomatoes are universal in use. They are consumed fresh at the dinner table and can also be preserved for the winter. Peter 1 is practically not susceptible to diseases, which makes the variety even more attractive to gardeners.

Description of the variety

The tomato variety belongs to the determinate species, the average height of the bush varies from 50 to 75 cm. The plant is compact, has an average amount of green mass, which makes it easier to care for the shoots when growing. Reviews from gardeners confirm that tomatoes can bear fruit both outdoors and in film shelters.

The ripening period of the garden crop is average and the first fruits are harvested 115 days after sowing the seeds. Tomatoes with a slightly flattened shape have a rich red color. The skin is moderately dense, which allows the fruit to withstand external conditions well. The number of seeds is insignificant and on average one chamber contains 6 pieces.

The characteristics of the variety say that the average weight of one tomato is from 230 to 250 grams, so the fruits are suitable for table purposes and for preparing preparations that contain tomatoes in the recipe. On average, 3.5 to 5 kg of vegetables are harvested from one bush. The yield from an area of 1 m2 reaches an average of 9 kg.

General view of the hybrid

Peter the Great F1 is a hybrid variety created by breeders specifically for cultivation in the Russian climate.

The plant looks like this:

The tomato is an indeterminate type, that is, the stem grows continuously.
The height of the central shoot is up to 170 cm.
Average number of leaves. The plates have a shape characteristic of the bulk of tomatoes, small in size.
The tomato plants its first inflorescence above the 6th or 7th leaf.
The fruits resemble plums in appearance, which corresponds to the photo on the seed packaging. Average weight 80-90 g.
Closer to ripeness they turn red.
The variety by the same name is distinguished by large fruits (up to 250 g) of a round shape, as well as medium ripening times and a low bush (up to 80 cm).

Attention! Cultivating tomatoes in an open garden bed is only permissible in warm areas.

According to ripening time	By type of growth	By type of use	By growing method	Fruit weight (g)	Yield (kg/m²)	Ripe fruit color	Fetal characteristics
Mid-early (95-100 days)	Indeterminant (up to 170-200 cm)	Pickling	For open ground and greenhouses	80-90	In a greenhouse - up to 15, in a garden bed - up to 10	Red	Plumy, dense

Growing

Tomato Peter the First f1 is grown mainly by seedlings. Planting in protected soil is considered optimal. Seeds are planted in small containers in moist soil and covered with film until the first shoots appear. Diving is carried out when the shoots have 2 or 3 true leaves. A week before planting in a permanent place, seedling hardening procedures begin, for this purpose removing seedlings from a warm room to a cooler place or providing a cold air flow.

Specifics of planting and caring for tomato Peter 1

It is important to follow simple agrotechnical rules when planting tomatoes of the Peter the Great variety. This will help strengthen the plant’s protective properties against infections and fungi, as well as get a generous harvest from each bush.

Seed and site preparation

Peter the Great is a first-generation hybrid, so it will not be possible to collect the seeds by hand. Purchase planting material from specialized stores. The seeds do not need additional processing. The only thing that can be done is soaking it in growth stimulants so that the grains germinate together. For this purpose, “Epin extra”, “Silk”, “Zircon” are used.

The site begins to be prepared in the fall. The ground is dug up and fertilized with humus, chicken droppings or wood ash. In the spring, it is dug up again to saturate it with oxygen and superphosphate is added, after which beds with holes are prepared.

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Attention! You should not plant tomatoes after nightshades. This threatens the development of diseases. Cruciferous vegetables (carrots, cabbage or radishes) are considered good predecessors in the garden.

Planting dates and patterns

In the first ten days of March, planting material begins to be planted. In prepared containers with soil mixture, make indentations using a garden peg or finger. The depth should be about 0.7-1 cm. Immerse one grain at a time and sprinkle earth on top. Moisten with warm water from a spray bottle.

Picking and transplanting into open ground

Picking is carried out as soon as the first two leaves appear. To do this, use separate cassettes or disposable cups. The seedlings are planted in a permanent place as soon as the seedlings are 60 days old. This is usually the end of April - beginning of May. Planting pattern 40×50. This means that a distance of 40 cm must be maintained between the holes, and 50 cm between the rows. 1-2 seedlings are planted in one hole.

Watering and fertilizing

The seedlings need to be watered around the root with warm, settled water. Watering can be done using a watering can or hoses. It is necessary to moisten the soil rarely, but abundantly. This will help strengthen the root system and saturate the plant with nutrients.

The first fertilizing is introduced 10-11 days after planting the seedlings. Use mullein, herbal infusion or bird droppings. During the flowering period, the bushes need a second feeding, and a third at the time of fruiting. Use mineral preparations that contain phosphorus and potassium. The last application of fertilizer is carried out at the end of the year. The bushes are treated with a solution of boric acid (2 g per 10 liters of water).

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Bush formation and garter

Since the bushes of this variety are not tall, they do not need tying or shaping.

Protection from insects and diseases

The bushes are practically not susceptible to diseases. But if simple care requirements are not followed, the plant may be affected by gray rot or black leg. To avoid this, you need to plant the Peter 1 tomato loosely. You should care for the bushes carefully to prevent mechanical damage from garden tools. If the stems begin to become covered with gray fluff, then the entire bush will need to be removed.

As a preventative measure, it is recommended to take the following measures:

moderate watering;
timely subcortex;
ventilation of the greenhouse;
compliance with the correct proximity and planting rules.

It is also recommended to disinfect soil and seeds using a solution of potassium permanganate.

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Important! Peter 1 bushes can be affected by fusarium. The leaves begin to turn yellow and dark veins are visible on the stem. The disease is incurable. The affected crop will need to be removed.

For pest control, drugs such as “Bison”, “Fitoverm”, “Grom” are suitable.

Features of care

The plant does not require complex care or special conditions. After planting in a place of permanent cultivation, it is enough to remove the weeds, carry out regular watering and, if necessary, loosen the soil. To facilitate the watering procedure, the soil can be mulched, in which case the moisture will be retained much longer.

To increase productivity, the plant is provided with an additional source of nutrients. To do this, fertilize with complex mineral fertilizers every 7 days. A good growth effect is achieved by adding a couple of pinches of ash to the water for irrigation. At the moment of ovary formation, it is recommended to place a small amount of wood ash under each bush.

How to grow tomatoes

Tomatoes require daily attention from gardeners. Following the recommendations for growing Peter the Great hybrid tomatoes will ensure healthy plants and a rich harvest.

Landing

Peter the Great tomatoes are planted in greenhouses in mid-May - early June. By this point, night temperatures in the greenhouse should not fall below 10 °C.

Planting density per 1 sq. m is 3 bushes when subsequently formed into 2 stems or 4 bushes when formed into 1 stem.

The soil in the greenhouse is prepared in the fall, replacing its top layer with soil from carrot beds. Then they add manure and dig up the soil without breaking up the lumps.

Care

10 days after planting tomatoes in permanent soil, it is well loosened and organic fertilizers are applied. Mineral fertilizers are added before flowering and during the period of fruit appearance.

Plants require abundant watering with warm water - drying out of the deep layers of soil is unacceptable. The soil is loosened weekly to ensure adequate oxygen exchange in the tomato root system.

The bushes grow actively throughout the growing season, and to ripen the fruits, it is recommended to remove the stepsons, pinch the growing points and the crown.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

With responsible care, the Peter the Great tomato feels comfortable in greenhouse conditions and enters the fruiting period 110-120 days after germination. Sometimes, despite observing all agrotechnical nuances, difficulties are observed with fruit ripening. To help the plant, experienced farmers advise removing some of the tomatoes that have acquired an intermediate brown color.

Throughout the warm season, it is necessary to maintain an optimal level of humidity in the greenhouse - this is ensured by regular watering of the soil and natural evaporation of moisture, but on dry summer days you can install small containers of water between the bushes.

Diseases and pests

Hybrid Peter the Great is resistant to viral and fungal infections, but for prevention it is recommended to periodically treat the above-ground part of the plant with Fitosporin.

When pests appear, we recommend spraying the bushes with an insecticidal preparation. Root protection will be ensured by watering with a solution of copper sulfate.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the variety are considered to be high yield combined with good taste of vegetables. The plant has a high degree of resistance to diseases of fungal and viral origin.

Description of the benefits of the variety:

resistance to unfavorable growing conditions and environmental factors;
possibility of using seed material;
good yield and taste of tomatoes;
plant resistance to diseases and pests;
no need for pinching and tying.

Significant features and disadvantages are unusual for the variety. If there is insufficient heat, some fruits do not have time to ripen fully on the bushes. In this case, they are put in a dark place until they turn red.

How to harden off seedlings?

Not everyone has the opportunity to grow seedlings on their own. You can buy it on the market, but then you need to look at the condition of the plants.

Seasoned tomatoes are firm, with dark green leaves.

Weak seedlings are usually elongated, light-colored, and delicate. This is bad for early and medium varieties. Late-ripening tomatoes have extra time to develop, while others do not.

If you plant diseased seedlings, the yield will be low.

The ideal soil for growing tomatoes is fertile black soil, on which cabbage, carrots, onions, and cucumbers were previously grown.

Self-collected seeds can be used for planting next season.

You must first pour drainage into the prepared containers, and then the prepared soil. The seeds, which must first be washed of stimulants, are laid out on a flat surface of the soil and sprinkled with a layer of soil no more than a centimeter. Using a spray bottle, you need to moisten the soil, and then cover the containers with film or glass.

During the daytime, the temperature inside the container should not be below 25°C. At night it may drop to 18 degrees. If the seedlings have enough light and heat, the first shoots will appear in 5-6 days. At the same time, you can remove the shelter. When the seedlings form a second true pair of leaves, they can be picked.

Pests and diseases

A distinctive quality of the variety is its resistance to most tomato diseases. The plant may be infected with late blight, tobacco mosaic, or verticillium bacteria.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The Peter the Great tomato, like many mid-season hybrids, is not intended for growing in open ground. In the southern regions, it is possible to plant bushes outside greenhouses, in beds, but in this case, care should be taken to quickly cover the tomatoes with film from rain or hail.

Growing indoors is possible throughout Russia. At the same time, summer residents from regions located above the middle zone often use heated greenhouses. With proper care, tomatoes bear fruit until the end of September.

Regardless of the form of planting, Peter the Great tomatoes require strong support, good lighting (at least 12 hours a day), and regular feeding.

Harvest and storage

Tomatoes are harvested during the fruiting period as the vegetables ripen. At this moment, the tomatoes have a rich color and respond easily to pressure. Ripe tomatoes are consumed fresh and used as ingredients for first and second courses. When the crop ripens on a massive scale, vegetables are used as raw material for marinades and winter preparations.

Unripe tomatoes can be used for canning according to “green” tomato recipes, but more often they are stored for further reddening. To do this, the tomatoes are placed in several dense layers in wooden boxes and several red fruits are placed between them. Vegetables are stored in a cool, dark room. In this form, the crop can be stored for a couple of months, but periodically it is necessary to carry out an inspection, removing spoiled tomatoes and removing ripe fruits for food.

Tomato hybrids. Tomato F1 Peter the Great. (Tomato hybrid F1 Peter the Great)

Sowing for seedlings: mid-end of March. Seed placement depth: 1 cm. Picking: in the phase of the first true leaf. Planting seedlings in open ground - at the age of 30 - 35 days. Planting pattern - 70 by 40 cm.

Fruiting: starting in mid-July.

The key to choosing this tomato hybrid was its similarity to the Pepper tomato, as well as its stated high taste qualities and the possibility of long-term fresh storage.

About F1 tomato hybrids Peter the Great from the blog:

March 23, 2016

March 31, 2016. No new shoots appeared in the tray with “Pepper and Prides,” but the only tomato that sprouted turned out to be three-leaved, which is called “bestowed with happiness.” But you won’t be satisfied with happiness alone... In the morning I soaked the seeds of the F1 tomato hybrid Peter the Great and almost the entire remaining reserve of seeds of the Pertsevidny variety (from our own preparations - Tomatoes for seeds. We prepare tomato seeds ourselves). In the evening, I sowed the already swollen seeds into a tray - I had to use the soil prepared for picking. It turns out that these tomatoes were sown on an alternative day on the waning Moon in the sign of Capricorn.

PS We have not used growth stimulants during soaking for several years now - they do not affect germination, and the appearance of the first shoots one day earlier is not significant... All sowings were carried out with precise depth.

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What is an F1 hybrid? In our case, this is the result of crossing two tomato varieties, the first generation, i.e. Simply put, seeds obtained as a result of pollination of flowers of one tomato variety with pollen from another variety.

Why are F1 hybrids so common? The designation F1 stands for very simply: the offspring of the first generation. This designation has been preserved since the time of Mendel (the discoverer of the laws of genetics), he then introduced it as an abbreviation for the Latin Filiale 1, and for us it will be mnemonically easier to use the word “Formation 1”. But the main point is not in the designation, but in the fact that it is the first hybrid generation that has two remarkable properties: - the first property, according to the law of uniformity of hybrids of the first generation, is that the similarity of all these plants to each other is higher than that of plants of a well-established varieties; - the second property is that first-generation hybrids have increased vitality, they are larger than their parents and grow faster than them, and most importantly, they are more resistant to diseases - this phenomenon is called “heterosis” in genetics.

So, do not try to save the seeds of the hybrids you like; the F2 hybrid generation grown from these seeds will not have either the first or second properties. The only thing you may be able to get from them is to find out which varieties were the parents of the F1 generation hybrids.