Tomato Torpedo: variety description, yield and cultivation with photos

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomatoes of the Drova variety have some positive characteristics that you should definitely pay attention to:
Early ripeness - the harvest appears 90-100 days from the moment of germination; Unusual shape and good presentation; Thanks to their dense surface, tomatoes can easily be transported; During the ripening process, the fruits do not crack; when ripe, they are stored for about 3 months in a cool place; Another important quality of fruits is rapid ripening; The plant is immune to almost all fungal infections; Due to its good resistance to sudden temperature changes, this crop is successfully cultivated in Siberia and the Urals; Yield indicators are high - 1.5-2 kg can be harvested from one bush

The fruit has an unusual shape

The description of the variety includes the possibility of growing in any conditions (in a greenhouse, on a balcony, an open bed) and the absence of the need for pinching, which greatly facilitates the care of bushes.

Description of the Ulysses tomato variety, features of cultivation and care

For gardeners who love unusual tomatoes, we invented the original Ulisse f1 tomato. It differs from other fruits in its oblong shape, which is very convenient to use for pickling and canning. It came from crossing two varieties of tomatoes. What else is different about this variety and how to grow it, we will consider below.

Description of the variety

The tomato has a powerful vine with a large number of leaves, so the fruits are protected from sunburn. Determinate - with limited growth. When growing, it requires pinching because it grows strongly to the sides. Tomatoes are early ripening, the first fruits appear 100 days after germination. After planting the seedlings, it will take 70 days until the harvest is obtained. Flowering and ripening are racemose. Up to 14 tomatoes will ripen on one branch at the same time. Maturation is friendly.

The variety is intended for growing in garden beds. The yield is high - 2.5–5 kilograms of fruit per bush. Reviews from gardeners say that due to the compactness of the bushes, up to 7 plants can be planted on one square meter.

Fruit characteristics

The tomato has an oblong cylindrical shape, the average weight of the fruit reaches 110 grams. The pulp is dense and, when ripe, has a red color with an orange tint. Many beautiful tomatoes ripen on one bush. The taste is excellent, the taste is sweet. Has a pronounced tomato smell.

The variety is universal. Planted for industrial production, for sale and for individual use. You can do anything from these tomatoes: prepare juices, pickle, eat fresh, salt. The tomato is stable for long-term storage, so it can be stored fresh for a month or two in a cold place.

Growing conditions

Ulisse seeds are planted for seedlings in March:

1. The soil chosen is fertile with the addition of peat or humus.
2. Sow the seeds and sprinkle with a 0.5–1 centimeter layer of soil.
3. Sprinkle with warm water.
4. Cover with film.

Place in a warm place for germination. After germination, the film is removed and grown in an open container on the sunny side of the windowsill until 2-3 leaves form on the seedlings.

Then it is transplanted into separate containers with fertilized soil. After 2 weeks, the pots with seedlings are fed. When the daytime temperature outside is stable and does not fall below 20 degrees, and the night temperature is not below 18, then the bushes are planted in the beds.

For better growth and prevention of fungal diseases, the soil in the garden bed must be disinfected. For this purpose, you can pour a strong solution of potassium permanganate. Next, the ground is spilled with hot water and covered with film for a week for discussion. A week later the seedlings are planted.

The planting pattern is chosen to be 50 by 40 centimeters. At the same time, the variety allows you to plant up to 9 plants per square meter. But less is better - 6-7 will be ideal. Then it is convenient to weed the beds and the ripening fruits are visible.

Plant care

Two weeks after planting, the soil is fertilized with organic matter or minerals. Each gardener chooses feeding based on his own preferences. Next, fertilizing is carried out 3 more times:

• During the formation of ovaries.
• When will the tomatoes ripen?
• When harvesting.

There are also mandatory conditions for caring for tomatoes:

• Watering.
• Loosening the soil.
• Stepsonning.
• Garter.
• Weeding.
• Disinfection.

These procedures are carried out as needed, but you cannot “start” the bed, otherwise the harvest will be meager and the tomatoes will not ripen to a ripe state.

We got acquainted with the Ulisse variety, learned about its advantages, and became familiar with the main stages of planting and growing a tomato.

Disembarkation and escapism

Before transplanting seedlings into the ground, it is necessary to harden them for 2 weeks. Take the plant outdoors

You can, in turn, open a window in the room, but do not create a draft. It should be wetted after the top layer of soil has completely dried.

Before transplanting plants, it is important to choose a good shoot. It should not be excessively long, have limp leaves, or a poor root system.

Such a seedling will not take root and will not produce a harvest. It would be such a waste of time. 3 to 5 tomatoes are planted per square meter. It all depends on the capabilities of the land and the greenhouse. It is necessary to constantly mulch the soil. This way the plants will be free of weeds and also rich in organic matter. Water tomatoes at dawn in the morning or evening, when the water temperature is no more than 20 degrees.

Growing seedlings

Before planting, the seeds must be treated with potassium permanganate and washed with water. This is done so that the tomatoes do not get sick later. Planting should not be done deeper than half a centimeter. At a temperature of 18-25 degrees Celsius, sprouts will appear on the 5th day. As soon as the third leaf appears, you need to dive. After this procedure, it is imperative to begin hardening and regular feeding.

Hardening off plants is carried out as follows: first you need to make watering irregular. This is important so that the bushes are prepared for possible interruptions in the flow of water, and at the same time this hardening method will strengthen the root system. It is also necessary to take the plants outside. You need to start with 20 minutes in the fresh air. The time should be gradually increased. On the last day, it would be better to leave the bushes outside overnight. This allows the tomatoes to get used to the climate in which they will have to stay for quite a long period. All hardening methods can be used not immediately after diving, but when the bushes get a little stronger. You can take them outside only if there is no frost.

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Different groups of tomatoes

Tomato fruits of all varieties and hybrids can be divided into several different groups based on weight. These are tomatoes with a fruit weight of 15-30 g - cherry tomatoes. They are closest to the ancient tomatoes, when the presence of a small fruit contributed to survival and its spread. In modern cherry tomatoes, the fruits in the inflorescence are equal in weight, resistant to cracking and have at least 12-14 fruits in the cluster. Cherry tomatoes have a completely unique taste. Typical representatives of cherry tomatoes: Red cherry, Yellow cherry, Winter cherry, Cherry cocktail.

However, there has always been a need for larger and better fruits. The following group has appeared: tomatoes weighing from 30-60 g - cocktail tomatoes. They are characterized by simple long or complex branched inflorescences and fruits of various shapes and colors. These are tomatoes:

Galapagos, Patron, Cio-chio-san.

The next group of tomatoes is racemose with a fruit weight of about 100 g. The fruits in the inflorescence are equal in weight, they are characterized by simultaneous ripening (F1 Intuition).

Regular tomatoes are the most common group with a fruit weight of 120-140 g, a simple inflorescence, high quality fruit, and good storage characteristics:

F1 Evpator, F1 Pharaoh,

F1 Alcazar, F1 Alhambra.

Tomatoes suitable for growing in open ground by direct sowing (seedless method):

Volgogradsky 323, Gifts of the Volga region,

Betta, Alaska,

Early 83, Siberian early ripening,

Newbie, Gavroche,

Parodist, Moment, Pygmy, etc.

There are tomatoes that are easy to grow and do not require pinching. For those who want to get an early, healthy harvest of medium-sized tomatoes without installing protected structures, the following early-ripening varieties and hybrids are suitable:

Agatha, Alaska

Betta, Biathlon,

Bonsai, F1 Blitz, Boni-M. The plants are low-growing, compact, and do not require pinching. Hybrids begin to bear fruit very early, so they can be grown without seedlings - by direct sowing in the ground.

A little about the color of tomatoes and their usefulness. Red and orange fruits and other more unconventional colors are also useful. All brightly colored tomatoes contain carotene and lycopene. Pink-fruited tomatoes contain no less lycopene than red-fruited ones. Lycopene is a powerful biologically active substance with anticancer activity and protective properties against retinal degeneration. Carotene, provitamin A, found in tomato fruits, is a powerful antioxidant involved in many vital processes in the human body.

Which tomatoes are the sweetest? As you know, there is no arguing about tastes, but, of course, cherry-shaped ones are rightfully considered the sweetest. As the size of the fetus increases, so does the size of the cells that make up the fetal tissue. Their water content increases, and as a result, the amount of sugars and acids may decrease. In the fruits of cherry tomatoes, the water content is less, the amount of dry matter is greater, hence the taste is brighter and richer.

Now regarding the suitability of tomatoes for whole-fruit canning. Depending on the tastes of the household, plum-shaped, banana-shaped, pepper-shaped, rounded tomatoes with strong skin, bright color and a small mass that freely fits into the neck of the container are chosen for whole-fruit canning. The best tomatoes are:

De Barao (pink, yellow, red, black - the most beautiful mixture in a jar),

Khokhloma, Chukhloma,

Capia rosea, Banana red,

Baskak, Rocker,

Hyperbole, F1 Kineshma.

Tomatoes differ from each other not only in the type of growth, but also in shape, weight and color.

Intermediate type of inflorescence - 1-2 times branched (cherry-shaped, cocktail), the first inflorescence in some ordinary tomatoes); a complex inflorescence - branched many times (cocktail tomatoes) and a very complex inflorescence - resembling a panicle in appearance.

Application

The thank you variety is suitable for pickling in large jars in combination with other vegetables. These can be cucumbers, zucchini, squash and peppers. In the summer it will go well with other vegetables in a summer salad with the addition of vegetable oil, sour cream and mayonnaise. Complements cheese dishes. Will make kebab softer and more pleasant to taste. It will add good softness to the meat coming out of the oven. It will help perfectly marinate meat for barbecue.

The range of uses of tomatoes is so diverse that there is no dish in which the tomato does not come into play. "Indio" is suitable for preparing all kinds of dishes using tomatoes.

Growing rules

Tomatoes of the Tarpan F1 variety have no special requirements for cultivation; they are identical to the care of other tomatoes. It is enough to follow the rules and timing of sowing and replanting, do not forget to water, feed, weed and loosen the soil, and carry out preventive treatments against pests.

Planting seedlings

Seeds of the early ripening hybrid Tarpan F1 should be sown in early March. They do not require special disinfection treatment; all necessary manipulations have already been carried out at the manufacturer. To be on the safe side, you can briefly place the planting material in a warm pinkish solution of potassium permanganate.

You can prepare the soil for planting tomatoes yourself by mixing the following components in equal parts:

• turf and garden soil;
• peat;
• river sand.

Sprinkle the resulting soil mixture with a fertilizer solution per 10 liters of water:

• potassium sulfate – 25-30 g;
• superphosphate – 30 g;
• urea – 10 g.

You can also use purchased soil, but in any case, the soil for tomatoes must be disinfected before planting:

• bake in the oven or microwave;
• freeze;
• steam;
• spill with a solution of fungicides and insecticides.

Warning! When preparing a soil mixture for tomatoes, you cannot use manure.

Wide and low containers or boxes are suitable for sowing tomatoes. The seeds are placed in shallow grooves, lightly sprinkled with soil, moistened the surface with a spray bottle and covered with film or glass.

When the first shoots appear, the containers are placed in a well-lit, warm place. Picking into individual pots is done when the young plants have formed the first pair of true leaves. At the same moment, the first feeding of tomatoes is carried out. In case of subsequent transplantation into open ground, the seedlings must be hardened off by taking the containers to fresh air.

Tomato transplant

At the end of May, when the danger of spring frosts has passed, the seedlings are assigned to a permanent place in the garden bed. In the case of Tarpan tomatoes, it is enough to adhere to a 40*40 cm pattern between neighboring plants, optimally 4-5 bushes per 1 m². The transfer of tomato seedlings to heated greenhouses occurs a little earlier. Tomato seedlings, planted in peat pots, are placed in the hole without removing them from the container. After transplanting, the tomatoes are watered generously at the root with warm, settled water so that the drops do not fall on the leaves and stems.

Subsequent care for tomatoes

Successful cultivation of adult plants consists of regular watering (preferably more often, but less in volume), loosening, mulching, and timely application of fertilizers (3-4 times per season, alternating mineral and organic).

It is not necessary to remove the side shoots of the Tarpan variety; pinching the side shoots after the 4th cluster is allowed. Care also includes preventive treatments against pests and diseases.

Pests and diseases

The Tarpan hybrid is a tomato variety resistant to major diseases: fusarium, tobacco mosaic. As a preventive measure, before planting seedlings, you can treat the soil with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or copper sulfate.

To prevent the appearance of late blight, Tarpan tomatoes are sprayed with phytosporin or some harmless biological product with an antifungal effect.

Among the pests during the flowering period of tomatoes, you should be wary of spider mites and thrips. And already when the fruits ripen, it is necessary to control the appearance of aphids, slugs, and Colorado potato beetles. Periodic weeding and mulching of the soil will help prevent the appearance of insects.

When choosing a tomato variety, many factors must be taken into account: proper watering, seedling planting scheme, the presence of a mulch layer, and the temperature characteristics of the region. Thanks to the characteristics of the Tarpan variety and taking into account climatic conditions, you can get an early harvest

Transportation and storage of the Gamayun variety

This variety is practically not damaged, so it is easy to transport over long kilometers. Attractive appearance and ability to keep its shape make Gamayun suitable for sale.

Regular wooden boxes are suitable for storage. To prevent the fruits in the boxes from spoiling, they are lined with newspapers. Boxes of tomatoes should be stored in a dark, cool cellar or pantry. A small amount of tomatoes can be stored in the vegetable compartments of the refrigerator. The optimal storage temperature is +3…+5 degrees. Unripe tomatoes will ripen well in a dark place; they are usually covered with a cloth.

Reviews about growing this variety are different. Some people don’t like the fact that they have to fuss with it so much, tie it up and protect it from the cold. But having received a rich harvest from each bush, people continue to plant them year after year.

Important!

The best tomato hybrids

Fortunately for us, tomato enthusiasts, today there are many varieties; it is simply impossible to count all the varieties and hybrids. For example, the Poisk company’s “Author’s Varieties and Hybrids” series alone includes about 300 items. Available in a rainbow of shades, from red to yellow and purple, in all shapes and sizes, from a tiny cherry to a kilogram giant.

There are special series of hybrids, which include:

• the most delicious tomatoes (“Vkusnoteka”, “Oriental Delicacy” from Search, including hybrids: F1 Coral Reef, F1 Magic Harp, F1 Golden Stream, F1 Chinese Souvenir);
• the most stable (“Special hybrids” from Biotechnika);
• multi-colored (for example, “Crimson Miracle”);
• compact and for balconies (for example, the “4 summers” series Search);
• especially healthy (usually combines yellow and orange tomatoes);
• a series of tomatoes that do not require pinching (for example, “Nepas”)
• cherry (series “Sweetie”, “Sweets from the garden” SeDek)

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Tomato F1 Sweet million (considered an analogue of F1 Red bunch)

Productivity

When following the recommended planting density (no more than 4 seedlings), 1 m2 of plantings can yield a harvest of 12 to 15 kg.

Which regions are best to grow in?

The tomato variety “Lokomotiv” is universal, suitable for growing in unprotected soil and greenhouse structures. It is advisable to grow in open ground in the southern regions of Russia, for example, in the Crimea or Krasnodar Territory. In more northern regions, the Lokomotiv tomato is grown in greenhouses. The central regions are also suitable for growing the variety, but with a certain degree of risk, since a reduction in the amount of harvest is possible.

For open ground

Plants intended for cultivation in open ground must meet certain requirements: be able to withstand stressful growing conditions, have a stem that can withstand wind and mechanical treatment, and be resistant to diseases and pests. That is why almost all varieties bred for cultivation without protection are intended for commercial production. The most productive tomatoes for open ground:

Siberian Troika is an early variety of domestic breeders, intended for open ground in the growing conditions of Siberia and the northern regions. It has a low (60 cm) standard-type stem. Does not require tying or pinching. Fruits up to 300g of universal use with good taste, pepper-shaped. They tolerate stressful weather changes well and are resistant to diseases.

Kibitz is a product of Polish breeders for universal use. Registered in 2006, but appeared on summer cottages much later. Description of the variety: ultra-early, high-yielding variety of tomatoes with multiple harvests. The fruit is a cream 60-80 g with excellent taste, good transportability, medium size.

From the beginning of planting seedlings to the ripening of fruits, 70 days. Recommended for the steppe zone, but has proven itself in higher regions. Does not form stepsons, resistant to late blight.

Belle F1 is a tall hybrid of early maturing Dutch breeders. The fruits have a beautiful hemispherical shape, weighing 200 g or more, dense, with excellent taste. They tolerate transportation well. They have a long shelf life. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, protected and open ground.

It tolerates shade, significant temperature changes, and is resistant to wilting and viral mosaic.

• Bobcat F1 is a high-yielding determinate-type hybrid produced by Singenta. Medium early (60-65 days) ripening of bright red fruits of a beautiful round shape with a glossy shine. The average weight is 250-300 g, it has ideal taste, bright aroma, juicy, structured pulp. Does not crack due to changes in soil moisture. Has good transportability and keeping quality. Intended for fresh use and making juices.
• Pink flamingo is an early ripening variety that requires support. The fruits are large, pink in color, oval in shape with a spout. The fruits are uneven: the first ovaries – 300 g; subsequent ones - 150-200 g. Does not crack, is easily transported and lasts up to 2 months. The fruit is pink in color, has good taste, and is intended for salads and pickling. Disadvantage: susceptibility to blossom end rot.

Features of cultivation

Like other early ripening varieties, “Tarpan” is sown for seedlings in early March.
The seeds do not need processing or soaking; they undergo all necessary procedures before sale. The soil for planting is made from a mixture of turf or garden soil with humus. Seeds are sown at a depth of 2 cm and generously sprayed with warm water. After germination, the containers are exposed to bright light. Watering is moderate, it is better to use a spray bottle or watering can, drip watering.

When the first pair of true leaves unfold on the plants, the seedlings are planted in separate pots and then fed with complex fertilizer.

Planting in the ground or greenhouse begins when the soil has completely warmed up. You can place 4-5 miniature bushes per 1 sq.m. The lower leaves are removed for better insolation; side shoots can be pinched after the 4th brush.

Water the tomatoes as the top layer of soil dries with warm, settled water. During the season, plants are fed 3-4 times, alternating mineral complexes and organic fertilizers.

Features of cultivation and planting

The agricultural technology of the Rocket tomato is typical for determinate-type tomatoes grown both in and outside greenhouses.

Landing

In the southern regions, rocket can be sown directly into the garden bed in the spring, but in most cases, cultivation is carried out through the seedling stage. Sowing seeds in pots or boxes is carried out approximately two months before planting the seedlings in the garden. Caring for seedlings of this variety has no special features and is carried out in the traditional way. It includes a temporary decrease in temperature immediately after germination, picking at 10–12 days of age, moderate watering and a couple of fertilizing.

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Rocket seedlings should be short and stocky

Shortly before planting in the garden, the seedlings are hardened off. Plant tomatoes in warm soil. A special feature of planting Rocket tomato seedlings is the possibility of very dense planting: in rows between holes a distance of about 30 cm is maintained, between rows - about 60 cm. However, in a greenhouse Rocket, with proper care, can grow more intensively, so bushes are planted there a little less often. However, lately they have been trying not to grow determinate varieties in greenhouses: to save space, they are trying to plant tall tomatoes in protected soil.

Care

Caring for the Rocket tomato could be called ordinary, if not for the increased need of the variety for moisture and nutrients. Water tomatoes only with water heated in the sun. Each bush can take from 2 to 5 liters, depending on the weather and the stage of development of the bush. Only the first week after planting is carried out without watering, then watering should be systematic. Excessive swampiness is unacceptable, but the soil should be moderately moist until the fruit begins to ripen.

Already when planting, the Raketa variety is given an increased content of potassium with wood ash; fertilizing is also needed during the growth of the bushes. After two weeks, the tomatoes are fed with phosphorus (40 g of superphosphate per bucket of water, for a dozen or two bushes). After another 2 weeks, the same amount of potassium sulfate is added to the superphosphate. Then, as the fruit grows, the tomatoes are watered with an ash solution. Foliar feeding is also effective.

Rocket bushes practically do not form and are often not tied up, but given the abundant harvest, you still shouldn’t leave it on the ground; the main stem should be tied to a peg as the fruit grows. If you decide to start forming a bush, then in open ground they try to grow this tomato with 3-4 stems, in a greenhouse - with 2-3. After the end of flowering, break out all the leaves and stepsons located under the first brush.

Description of Tarpan tomatoes

Tomato Tarpan F1 belongs to the medium-growing varieties of determinate type. The bush is compact, the height rarely exceeds 70 cm, which makes it possible to successfully grow this hybrid in low greenhouses and significantly save space in the beds.

The green mass of this variety develops moderately. The leaf blades are medium in size and simple in shape, painted in a rich emerald color. The inner surface of the leaf is covered with small short fibers. The stems are powerful and not prone to pinching, which makes tomato care very easy.

The inflorescences of Tarpan F1 tomatoes are simple, 4-6 fruits are formed on each cluster. Large specimens ripen better and faster in greenhouse conditions. On average, 97-104 days pass from the first shoots to harvest.

Description of fruits

Tarpan F1 tomatoes have a flattened shape, the stalk has slight ribbing. The fruit is divided into 6-7 segments, the number of seeds is small. The peel is dense, which contributes to good preservation and transportation.

The fruits of the Tarpan F1 variety have a pleasant sweetish taste. The pulp is fleshy, medium elastic and very juicy. Its characteristic sugary structure is visible at the fracture. The color of a ripe Tarpan tomato is pink-coral, with a pronounced pearlescent sheen. Fruits picked from the bush at the time of biological ripeness ripen well in the warmth at room temperature, without losing their presentation and taste.

Tarpan tomatoes are medium in size. Weight, depending on growing conditions, ranges from 85-200 g, usually 150-160 g.

Characteristic

The Tarpan F1 variety, given the official description, has a relatively short growing season. When young crop plants sprout, farmers have to wait from 95 to 110 days in order to harvest the first ripe tomatoes.

Among other important characteristics it is worth highlighting:

• the variety is classified as determinant;
• It is difficult to call the bushes tall; they are medium-sized, not spreading, with a moderate amount of small light green foliage;
• a good option for open ground, develops well in greenhouse conditions;
• a high-yielding plant that allows 5 or 6 kg of tomatoes per bush;
• the fruit weighs on average from 70 to 170 grams. The largest tomatoes are obtained when grown in protected soil.

Large fruits are usually located on the lower clusters. One brush allows 4-6 tomatoes to set. At the stage of full ripening, tomatoes turn dark pink, sometimes the pink shades are less pronounced.

The dense skin on the fruits prevents them from cracking even with uneven watering or during the rainy season. The skin protects the fleshy pulp, juicy and sweet, from damage. Tomatoes ripen on a strong, fibrous stalk.

Looking at the Tarpan variety of tomatoes in cross-section, you can see a larger number of chambers with seed material. It is not worth using it for planting tomatoes next season, since it is a hybrid variety that is unable to guarantee a good level of yield again and the transfer of the best characteristics of the plant.

Description of the Torpedo tomato variety, yield and cultivation

Tomato Torpedo f1 is a new generation hybrid plant. Due to its unpretentiousness to environmental conditions, tomatoes can be planted both in open ground (in a garden bed) and indoors (in a greenhouse). Let's take a closer look at the features and distinctive qualities of this variety.

Features of Torpedo tomatoes

Tomatoes of this variety, as a rule, reach a height of 60 centimeters, while the amount of foliage on the stems is insignificant compared to other tomatoes.

The maturation of the bush occurs in the early stages of development. Typically, approximately 100 days pass between germination and the moment when the first harvest can be obtained.

Due to the fact that Torpedo tomatoes have a consistently high yield (I grow this variety myself, and from one bush I can harvest about four kilograms of tomatoes), the fruits ripen quickly and there is no need to carefully monitor and care for the plant, this hybrid is in a leading place among other tomatoes. It is perfect for planting on small plots of land.

How to properly grow Torpedo tomatoes

This type of tomato is grown using the seedling method.

Important! In order to prevent subsequent infection of the plant with various dangerous diseases, before planting the seeds, it is necessary to disinfect them with a solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse them with boiled water and soak them.

1. When sowing, it should be remembered that the depth of their embedding in the soil cannot exceed 0.5 centimeters. If the temperature in the room where the seeds were left to germinate is 18-25 degrees, then the emergence of seedlings can be expected on the fifth day.
2. As soon as the plant has developed sufficiently, that is, 2-3 leaves appear on the stem, pinching should be done. Further care for the sprouts will consist of timely fertilizing with mineral fertilizer compounds, watering, loosening the soil and hardening the tomatoes.
3. It is better to plant seedlings in the ground in late May - early June (after the threat of frost has passed), when the first cluster begins to bloom. By that time, the tomatoes are usually 65 days old.
4. Before planting tomatoes in holes prepared in advance, you need to place a handful of humus there and water it generously. Throughout the summer, the plant needs to be watered and fed infrequently, but abundantly.

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In conclusion, we can add that the reviews of those who have planted or even continue to plant and grow Torpedo tomatoes characterize this variety of tomatoes very positively. To a greater extent, this relates to its taste and aroma. They note the ease of caring for tomatoes, as well as the high productivity of the Torpedo f1 tomato bush. So growing this variety is the right decision.

Description of the Torpedo tomato and its characteristics

The Torpedo tomato is considered a hybrid variety. It is unpretentious to climatic conditions and temperature changes. The plant can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground. Next, we provide characteristics and descriptions of the Torpedo f1 variety.

Description of tomato Torpedo

Characteristics of the Torpedo variety:

• the plant belongs to a determinate species;
• leaves are dark green, medium size;
• tomato has an intermediate inflorescence;
• the stalk has an articulation;
• Torpedo tomatoes are pink in color, cylindrical in shape, reminiscent of a torpedo;
• the skin is dense, smooth, shiny, does not crack;
• the fruit in cross section has about 2-3 nests;
• the weight of 1 tomato is 60-100 g;
• plant productivity is high and amounts to 3.3 kg/m²;
• the plant is resistant to diseases such as late blight and root rot.

The bushes of the plant grow up to 60 cm in height. There are a small number of leaves on the branches (unlike other varieties). The formation of a plant bush is carried out early after planting in the ground. The period from seedling ripening to harvest is about 100 days. The formed cluster of this plant produces about 5 tomatoes.

From 1 bush you can get about 4 kg of fruit. Tomatoes ripen quickly. The plant does not require special care or compliance with complex agrotechnical measures. Torpedo f1 is considered one of the best varieties among other tomatoes. It can be grown even in small summer cottages, while still getting a large harvest.

The plant must be grown using seedlings. Before sowing, the seeds must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and then washed with boiled water. This is necessary to prevent the development of various diseases.

Seeds should be planted to a depth of 0.5 cm. In the room where the seeds are grown, the temperature should be maintained at +18...+25 ºC. In this case, seedlings ripen on the 5th day.

After the seedlings begin to develop and the first 2-3 leaves appear on the stem, pinching must be done. After this, you need to regularly fertilize the plants with mineral fertilizers, water them, loosen the soil and harden off the seedlings.

Fruit characteristics

A distinctive feature of the variety is the original shape of the fruit. In appearance they resemble small pears. For such an original shape and taste, Lokomotiv tomatoes have received universal recognition among summer residents.

Distinctive characteristics of Lokomotiv tomatoes:

• weight – 130-150 grams;
• color – bright red;
• pulp – dense, with 4 chambers;
• the taste is spicy, with a slight sourness.

A variety for universal use. Its tomatoes can be consumed fresh, in the preparation of summer salads, winter preparations, tomato sauces and pastes.

It is worth paying attention: the vegetable crop has gained particular popularity in whole-fruit canning. Thin but durable skin does not crack during heat treatment, which allows you to surprise guests with whole tomatoes in winter

Description of the tomato variety Funtik, its characteristics and yield

The “Funtik” tomato is a large-fruited late hybrid of red tomatoes, which has earned excellent reviews from domestic vegetable growers for its yield, marketability and taste. Below are the characteristics and description of the “Funtik F1” variety.

Characteristics and description of the variety: Developed by Russian breeders for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouses.

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Planting seeds

For growing the variety, soft, humus-rich and loosened soils are preferred. The substrate for growing seedlings can be purchased at a flower shop or made yourself. To do this you need:

• mix peat, top layer of turf, regular soil and silt from the river;
• then add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Before planting the seeds, this mixture is calcined over low heat for disinfection. Containers for seedlings, especially those used for more than a year, also need to be disinfected with soapy water and fungicides.

To do this, they are immersed for 5 minutes in a weak salt solution, in which all the light, non-germinating seeds will float to the surface, and those ready for germination will settle to the bottom.

Selected seeds are immersed in a solution of fungicides diluted with warm water for at least half an hour and then dried. For details of treatment with each specific fungicide, please refer to the instructions. If desired, you can treat them with growth stimulants (Epin, Radifarm, Kornevin), wrapped in gauze and placed in a solution for 6 hours.

Planting seeds in seedling containers is carried out from late February to early March:

1. The containers are filled with purchased soil or a prepared mixture.
2. Water with warm water.
3. Make depressions in the soil no larger than 1 cm with your finger and drop a seed into each of them.
4. For high germination of seeds, temperatures within 20-25 ºС are required, therefore, if necessary, they are covered with plastic film to create a mini-greenhouse.

After green shoots appear, the film is removed. After the first two leaves appear, the seedlings are picked. Each sprout is planted in a separate pot, trying not to damage the fragile roots.

During the growth of seedlings, the substrate must remain moist. Make sure that excess moisture does not accumulate in the container, which can cause rotting of the roots.

Features of planting and care

Planting dates and scheme

The best time to plant an apple tree is spring - April and early May. If you have time before the buds open, the apple tree will feel good and will not feel the transplant.

Watch a video about planting an apple tree in spring:

4.5 by 3 meters

With proper shaping and pruning, you can form a more compact crown. In this case, the distance between trees can be reduced. Planting scheme for such trees: 4 – 3.5 by 3 meters.

Distance when planting apple trees.

Agricultural technology and cultivation

To properly grow an apple tree, several important factors must be taken into account.

Watering should be done rarely, but abundantly:

• At a distance of 60 centimeters from the tree trunk, it is necessary to make a hole around the entire circumference. Watering is carried out in this hole;
• There should be at least 3 - 4 such waterings per season. Their number may also vary depending on weather conditions.

Fertilizing is also carried out several times during the growing season:

The first feeding is carried out in early spring

In the initial period, it is important to give the required dose of nitrogen fertilizers. In order for the tree to give good growth; In the future, it is necessary to increase the doses of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers

For the proper formation and ripening of fruits, as well as to create a strong immune system; Towards the end of summer, the amount of nitrogen in fertilizers should be reduced. If this is not done, the shoots may grow too large. And if they do not have time to ripen, then in winter the shoots may freeze. This must be taken into account when carrying out fertilizing.

It is also necessary to pay attention to protection from diseases and pests. Apple trees are often damaged by a disease such as scab

Powdery mildew sometimes appears.

Pruning and crown formation

When pruning, remove old and dried branches. Affected shoots must also be removed. Some shoots and branches grow inside the crown. Removing them helps the crown receive more light. This type of pruning is called sanitary pruning.

Apple tree pruning.

Important! The crown is formed as a sparsely tiered crown. This crown allows you to form the required number of branches

This allows you to get a harvest every year.

Watch the video on how to form a sparsely tiered crown:

Pollinator varieties

Tatyana has average self-fertility. The variety is well pollinated by insects. In this case, the yield increases. The best pollinating variety is Anis Sverdlovsky.

Anis Sverdlovsky.

How to grow Aydar?

Growing a tomato involves the following manipulations:

• soil preparation;
• fertilizer;
• growing seedlings;
• plant care;
• harvesting.

Before planting seedlings, prepare the soil for cultivation. Organic fertilizers are added to the soil and cultivated. While the seedlings are growing, the garden is left to rest.

Seedlings begin to be grown in March, by sowing the seeds in fertile soil and covering them with film for germination. The container with the seeds is placed in a warm place for subsequent growth. When the plants hatch, the film is removed and grown until two permanent leaves appear. Two weeks after sowing the seeds, the soil is fertilized.

When forming two sheets, the seedlings are planted with a section of soil in separate containers. So the seedlings wait to be transplanted into a greenhouse or garden bed.

Plants should be planted in a greenhouse at an air temperature of 22 degrees - this happens in early May; they are planted in open beds in late May - early June, when the average daily temperature is also 22 degrees.

Caring for the Aidar f1 tomato is carried out as when growing other tomatoes.

How to grow tomatoes

After two months, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted to a permanent location. First, dig up the soil for tomatoes and make small holes no more than 15 cm deep. It is best to replant on a cloudy day or in the evening, since the vegetable crop does not like direct sunlight and it will be more difficult for it to adapt to new conditions under unfavorable factors.

Planting pattern: 60 cm – distance between seedlings, 40 cm left between rows, per 1 sq. m place 3-4 plants.

After transplanting, the holes are moderately watered with warm, settled water, the soil is loosened and hilled up. Within a week, the young bushes get used to the new place.

Regular watering is established as soon as the seedlings finally take root and begin to grow. Water moderately with warm, settled water, strictly at the root, without getting on the leaves. For this variety, drip irrigation is the best option for moistening the soil.

After watering, the soil is loosened, hilled and mulched. Mulching retains moisture in the beds longer and prevents the penetration of many pests.

The first feeding is carried out 7-10 days after transplantation. Feed with a full range of mineral fertilizers or organic matter (mullein infusion or bird droppings). They also use an infusion of weeds, which is left to ferment in the sun for a week. Organic matter is diluted in a bucket of water in a ratio of 1:15.

The culture requires mandatory regular pinching and tying up of tall plants. Wooden stakes or metal rods are installed next to each bush as a support. The seedlings are tied to the support immediately when transplanted to a permanent place. As the branches grow, they are also tied to supports so that they do not break from the weight of ripe fruits.

The crop is formed into one, two or three trunks, depending on the region where it grows. In the southern regions, the plant is grown in one or two trunks, and in the northern regions more stepsons are left for better fruiting.

Diseases and pests

This variety of tomatoes is immune to diseases dangerous to the nightshade family (these include cladosporiosis, yellow leaf curl, fruit blossom end rot, verticillium blight, root rot, fusarium wilt). Some of them are of viral etiology, while others belong to fungal species. The creators of the hybrid inserted immunity into genes that can resist both viral and fungal infections. This is undoubtedly a huge plus of the crop, which makes it increasingly popular among gardeners.

Nevertheless, a reminder of preventive measures will not be superfluous, even if we are talking about such a disease-resistant type of tomato.

Prevention includes compliance with the basic rules of crop rotation and agricultural technology. Planting tomatoes in soil that is enriched with vitamins and minerals allows the plants to receive all the necessary nutrients that promote full growth and development. Moderate watering and timely loosening are the same necessary preventive measures as spraying plants with decoctions of fragrant herbs.

If you water on time and correctly, the roots will not rot from excess moisture, and dry leaves, unlike wet ones, will not get sunburned. As for loosening, it improves the air permeability of the soil and prevents the appearance of pests living underground. Mulching beds also performs a similar function.

Spraying, for example, with burdock decoction prevents the appearance of whiteflies, since they do not like this smell. To combat it, pheromone traps are also used, which are intended only for flying pests, without causing harm to other insects.

Soap solutions protect against aphids and prevent slugs from moving freely along the stem, making it slippery.

Regular inspection of bushes for the presence of parasitic insects prevents their further spread.

Characteristics of the bush and tomatoes

The bush is tall, indeterminate, with 3–4 ovaries with fruits. They are grown mainly indoors due to the high growth of the plants. The fruits on the bush ripen together, starting from the tops. Therefore, tomatoes do not have a green spot near the stalk. For better ripening, you need to remove the lower leaves, leaving one under the lower bunch. The tomatoes are large - one fruit weighs 140–160 grams, and the bush is simply strewn with pepper-like fruits. It takes 75 days from sowing the seeds to receiving the harvest.

The taste is excellent, fleshy, dense, with a tomato aroma, which is why the variety is popular among large producers of fruits and vegetables. It is used universally - used for canning, preparing sauces, juices, and fresh. They are better preserved with a stalk, so the fruits are collected not one at a time, but in clusters. Wash only before eating, otherwise they may rot.

Tomato pests and typical diseases

"Tarpan f1" is resistant to characteristic diseases of nightshades, but preventive measures should still be taken in order to grow them and wait for the harvest.
So, when planting seeds, the soil is disinfected with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of copper sulfate. This will help prevent plants from becoming infected with fusarium. It is recommended to treat tomatoes planted in the ground with antifungal agents, as well as antiviral drugs, before the ovary appears. If late blight damage is noticed on the plants, then in this case they are treated with preparations containing copper.

Tomato bushes and their fruits can be affected by the following garden pests:

If appropriate measures are not taken, these insects can completely deprive a farmer of his tomato harvest.

Note! When fruits or ovaries appear, it is contraindicated to treat tomato bushes with pesticides. To get rid of aphids, the bushes should be sprayed with a soap solution. Slugs should be removed manually

You can get rid of Colorado potato beetles if you promptly remove the eggs that the female insect has planted on the leaf, or use special preparations

To get rid of aphids, the bushes should be sprayed with a soap solution. Slugs should be removed manually. You can get rid of Colorado potato beetles if you promptly remove the eggs that the female insect has planted on the leaf, or use special preparations.

Tomato Funtik - description and characteristics of the variety

Most gardeners and farmers prefer to grow hybrid tomato varieties. The tomato variety Funtik is included in the State Register and is distinguished by the presence of large fruits. Tomatoes have excellent taste, can be consumed fresh, and are suitable for all types of processing. In open ground, the Funtik variety is grown mainly in the southern regions; in other regions it is recommended to use greenhouses.

Description of the variety

This is a medium ripening hybrid. The bushes grow from 1.5 to 2.3 meters. The leaves are dark green in color, similar in appearance to potato leaves. The first ovary appears above the 9-11th leaf. The bushes must be tied to an installed support. Inflorescences are formed in clusters, 4-6 tomatoes in each. The fruits have different shapes: from flat-round to slightly ribbed. The weight of one tomato varies from 180 to 230 grams.

Tomatoes are well transported over long distances without losing their marketable appearance. Thanks to their thick skin, tomatoes can be stored fresh for a long time. There are no more than 4 plants per square meter. The variety is characterized by high yield; up to 10 kg of ripe fruits can be collected from one bush. To obtain a richer harvest, it is recommended to form a bush with 1 stem.

Diseases and pests

The Funtik variety is quite resistant to viral tobacco mosaic and fusarium. However, for preventive purposes, bushes can be treated with special preparations. Fungi can infect plants for the following reasons:

1. Use when sowing infected seeds.
2. The dangerous virus was in the soil for sowing and diving.

Before sowing, it is recommended to disinfect the soil. To do this, the soil is calcined at high temperature in the oven or on the stove for 2-3 hours. You can pour boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate into the soil. It is also recommended to soak the seeds in a manganese solution. A good way to get rid of pathogens and pest larvae is to loosen the soil after planting and timely removal of weeds. Experts advise regularly inspecting bushes for lesions and infestations of harmful insects. Once signs are detected, chemical spraying should be carried out.

Rules of care

In order to get the highest possible tomato yield, it is recommended to follow the rules of care. The bushes should be watered with warm, settled water in the evening. The soil should not be over-moistened, otherwise the roots may begin to rot. Several times during the summer it is necessary to apply complex organic and mineral fertilizers. The bushes must be pinched and the lower leaves must be plucked off in a timely manner. If plants are grown in a greenhouse, it should be ventilated regularly.

If you properly care for tomatoes throughout the season, you can get wonderful harvest results.

Efim Danilovich, 61 years old:

A very good variety Funtik. I surprised all my dacha neighbors with the resulting harvest. I collected more than 10 kg from one bush. The tomatoes are very tasty and meaty. The pulp is juicy, thanks to the durable skin, the fruits can be stored fresh for a long time. My family ate healthy tomato salads until the frosts. Caring for bushes is not difficult. It is enough to form a stem, tear off the stepsons and tie the bushes. Then you need to water, loosen the soil and apply fertilizer. The result obtained completely justifies the time spent.

Angelina V., 51 years old: She grew the Funtik variety at her dacha in a greenhouse. I got a good harvest. I made sauce, juice and lecho. Whole tomatoes were not suitable for canning because the fruits grew too large. Fresh vegetable salads are very tasty, thanks to the aromatic tomatoes. I will definitely always grow this variety.

It is important to remove weeds and add nutrient mixtures in a timely manner. This has a beneficial effect on the development of tomatoes

Diseases and pests

The Champion tomato variety is very resistant to fungal diseases, but can still suffer from bacterial black spot.
In order to get rid of this disease, you need to use the drug “Fitolavin”. Less commonly, it may be affected by blossom end rot. With this disease, the bushes of the plant are sprayed with a solution of calcium nitrate and the humidity of the environment is reduced. During treatment, you should stop adding nitrogen fertilizers.

The most common pests of this species in the middle zone are white moths, codling moths and sawflies; Lepidocide is used against them. In the southern regions it is often affected by the Colorado potato beetle, they fight it by collecting it with their hands, and then treating it with the drug “Prestige”.

Growing this tomato requires some effort, so it is suitable for experienced gardeners. But the yield will pay off all the efforts; it is very high. Good luck and have a great holiday season.

In the table below you will find links to tomato varieties with different ripening periods: