Tomato Tretyakovsky F1: description, features of caring for the variety

The Tretyakovsky variety belongs to the new generation of hybrids.
It was registered in Russia in 2000. The variety was bred by domestic breeders and is distinguished by vitality, endurance and excellent productivity. Tomatoes are immune to most diseases and bear fruit well even in unfavorable conditions. Ripe tomatoes have a beautiful, even shape, raspberry color and pleasant taste.

Characteristics and description

This hybrid variety of tomatoes belongs to the mid-early varieties. From the moment the seeds are planted, approximately 110 days pass until the first ripe fruits.

The bushes grow compact, with medium foliage. Each cluster bears 6–9 fruits. The appearance of the bushes is distinguished by its beauty and decorativeness.

In the southern regions, it is possible to grow tomatoes in open ground. In central Russia, plants are kept exclusively in greenhouse conditions. The height of the bush varies depending on the growing conditions and ranges from 120 to 180 cm.

Description of the tomato variety Tretyakovsky

According to the description of the originators, the Tretyakovsky tomato belongs to the mid-late, indeterminate species. This is a rare variety of tomato that does not stop growing throughout the growing season. If the height is not artificially limited, it can reach 6 meters. To stop growth, it is necessary to break the top of the main trunk at the desired level. Typically, growth adjustments are based on the height of the greenhouse and the trellis installed in it.

The tomato variety is recommended to be grown in closed areas and open ground. For the Southern and North Caucasus districts there is no need for film shelter. The Tretyakovsky variety is cultivated in temperate climates only in greenhouse structures. A high yield is achieved by forming a bush with two trunks: the first is the main stem, the second is a strong stepson left behind. This method helps to unload the tomato without losing fruiting.

External characteristics of tomato:

1. The variety produces a large number of shoots of a light green hue, which must be removed throughout the entire growth period. The main stem is rigid, the color is close to brown with a greenish tint. The structure of the fibers is woody and dense. The indeterminate type of growth affects the stability of the stem; it cannot support the weight of fruit on its own, so fixation to a support is necessary.
2. The foliage of the Tretyakovsky tomato is intense, the leaves are darker than the shoots, have an oblong shape, carved along the edges, the surface structure is corrugated, very fleecy. To avoid shading and irrational use of nutrients, it is recommended to remove the lower foliage and thin out the main trunks.
3. The root system of the tomato variety is superficial, powerful, growing to the sides. Completely supplies tomatoes with nutrition and ensures plant stability.
4. The hybrid tomato “Tretyakovsky F1” blooms profusely, the plant is self-pollinating, bright yellow flowers produce 99% viable ovaries.
5. Tomatoes are arranged on clusters of 9 pieces. Clusters are formed through three leaves. On subsequent shoots, the weight of the fruits does not differ from the first circle, but fewer ovaries are formed, and the density of the last thunderstorm is 5 pieces.

Attention! The Tretyakovsky tomato variety is medium-late: from the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground until the biological ripeness of the fruit, 4.5 months pass; the first tomatoes are harvested at the end of August - the first ten days of September.

Description of fruits

According to reviews from vegetable growers, the Tretyakovsky tomato variety produces fruits of the same weight; the weight of the tomato does not decrease as subsequent clusters form. Tomatoes do not ripen at the same time; the last circle in open ground is picked at the stage of technical or milk ripeness. Green tomatoes ripen well in a darkened room. Characteristics of the fruits of the Tretyakovsky variety:

• round in shape, slightly concave inward at the base;
• weight within 125 g;
• the color is raspberry with a pink tint, unripe tomatoes are dark green, there is a light yellow fragment near the stalk;
• the peel is thin, elastic, and does not crack;
• the surface structure of tomatoes is smooth, without ribbing;
• the pulp is raspberry, juicy, dense consistency;
• this tomato variety produces few seeds, they are located in three sections;
• the taste is sweet with a slight concentration of acid.

Advice! The fruits are suitable for consumption only after full ripening; unripe tomatoes have hard, white fragments in the pulp.

Features of cultivation and care

Most often, tomatoes are planted as seedlings in the garden. This period deserves special attention. It is better to use purchased soil, or mix soil from the garden with sand and disinfect it by calcining it in the oven. Growth in the first 2-3 weeks occurs quite slowly. At this time, the plant’s root system is actively forming. Moderate watering is needed, fertilizing is carried out once until the first true leaf appears. It is important to ensure that the seedlings do not overgrow.

An important condition for growing seedlings of the Tretyakovsky variety is lighting. In case of deficiency of sunlight, it is necessary to use a phytolamp for illumination. 10-15 days before transplanting into the garden, the seedlings begin to be hardened off by taking them out onto the balcony. In the first days, plants should spend 1-2 hours outside, gradually increasing this time.

Transplantation to a permanent location is carried out in May. The soil temperature must be at least +14 degrees. The optimal planting density is 3 bushes per 1 sq. m.

The plant is formed into 1-3 stems. The best performance can be achieved by leaving 2 main branches. To limit the growth of the stem, it is recommended to pinch it. Regular stepsoning is also carried out. At the stage of active growth, increased attention is paid to watering and fertilizing with potassium and phosphorus.

Important! The bushes need staking. Supports are installed under the branches with fruits to protect them from breaking off.

Watering tomatoes is carried out with warm water at the root, avoiding moisture on the leaves and branches. It is important to prevent the greenhouse effect from occurring. To do this, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated during the day.

Pest and disease control

The Tretyakovsky tomato, like any nightshade crop, requires preventive measures:

1. The soil is loosened to prevent insect larvae from developing.
2. Old grass may contain fungal spores, so it should be removed.
3. Adhere to watering and fertilizing conditions.
4. Maintain crop rotation.
5. It is recommended to treat the greenhouse walls, equipment, and tomatoes with copper sulfate before setting fruit.
6. The Colorado potato beetle is destroyed with the drug “Commander”, the larvae are collected by hand.
7. The drug "Hom" and Bordeaux mixture prevent the spread of tobacco mosaic and cladosporiosis.
8. Affected plants are removed from the site.

Usage

Beautiful small tomatoes are great for pickling in their entirety. Due to their pleasant taste, these tomatoes are also suitable for eating fresh. Juice, paste and sauces are prepared from Tretyakovskiye tomatoes. All preparations turn out tasty and healthy, thanks to the high content of sugar and vitamins in the fruits.

Interesting! Tomatoes of the Tretyakovsky variety contain large amounts of carotene, selenium and antioxidants.

Harvest and storage

Starting in mid-July, you can pick ripe tomatoes. Like many indeterminate varieties, Tretyakovsky’s fruiting extends until the onset of autumn cold weather. If you let the fruits ripen completely on the bushes, they become very tasty, but they need to be eaten soon. And if tomatoes are picked from the bush when they are still milky and unripe, they will be able to lie there for quite a long time without spoiling, and will gradually ripen. Most often, tomatoes are canned; in this form they can be stored for 2 years or longer.

Having considered all the features of the Tretyakovsky tomato and its care, it becomes clear why it was included in the list of favorites among gardeners. The variety has more advantages than disadvantages. And growing it is simple and anyone can do it.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Advantages:

• The variety is shade-tolerant;
• High yield;
• Excellent taste;
• Resistance to most tomato diseases and pests;
• Plants are not afraid of temperature changes and lack of moisture;
• The fruits are well stored and tolerate transportation;
• Tomatoes are universal - used both fresh and canned.

Flaws:

• Seeds from the fruit are not suitable for planting next year;
• The stem and branches with fruits need support and garter;
• Fertilizer is required.

Growing tomatoes

Tretyakov tomato F1 is early ripening, so the best time for growing seedlings is at the beginning of March. Sowing must be carried out 60 days before planting seedlings in open soil or a greenhouse.

Preparation

Well-lit areas are chosen for the plant, but even in darkened areas it develops well. To make seeds germinate faster, you can use film. The main thing is not to forget about daily ventilation, 15-20 minutes a day is enough.

The seeds need to be prepared first. A solution of potassium permanganate (1%) is suitable for disinfection; they are kept in it for about 20 minutes and then dried. The containers selected for planting are treated with the same solution.

To grow seedlings, garden soil mixed with peat, humus and river sand is used. The ratio of elements is 2:4:1:2. Before filling the containers, the mixture is well sifted.

Sowing seeds for seedlings

1. Containers (at least 8 cm deep) are filled with prepared soil mixture.
2. Small grooves are made on the surface of the soil. The optimal depth is 1-1.5 cm. The distance between them is 2 cm.
3. Next, lay out the seeds and cover with another soil layer, the height of which should not exceed 6 mm.
4. The sown seeds are carefully watered, trying not to bury them.

The characteristic indicates that containers with seedlings must be placed in a room with a temperature of 25° and good lighting. When the first shoots appear, it is brought to 17-19°, and after 4-5 days it is raised to 22-23°.

Care

Daily moistening is carried out by spraying. You don’t need a lot of water, the main thing is that there is no crust on the surface of the soil.

You cannot water tomatoes by spraying; this can provoke the development of fungal diseases.

When sprouts appear, water once a week. It is important to ensure even distribution of moisture. It should reach the bottom layer of soil.

When the plant has 2-3 true leaves, pick it. After completing this procedure, watering is temporarily stopped for 4-5 days. Then it is resumed. 2 weeks before planting in the ground, the plant begins to harden by taking it out onto the balcony. The time of such hardening is gradually increased to 2 hours, starting from 15 minutes.

Transplanting seedlings

Transplantation into open soil is carried out after the end of frost. Plants should not be less than 50 days old. Planting is carried out according to the 40x60 pattern. To implement this, leave 40 cm between two bushes, and the distance between rows is 60 cm.

The soil is dug well and fertilized. Apply 70 g of superphosphate and 3 kg of peat to an area of ​​1 m². These proportions are used when digging soil to a depth of 20 cm.

After fertilizing, the soil is watered and then the tomatoes are planted. Planting is done to a depth of 1 spade. It is important to distribute the roots evenly so that the plant can better take root in its new location.

There is no need to bury the seedlings when planting; the leaf growth line should be above the ground.

Feeding and watering tomatoes in a greenhouse

Foliar feeding of Tretyakovsky F1 tomatoes is not practiced, since the humid environment of the greenhouse can cause the occurrence and rapid spread of infections. The solution for fertilizing the soil is prepared per 10 liters of water:

• the first time dissolve 20 g of ammonium nitrate, 50 g of double superphosphate and 10 g of potassium chloride. Fertilizer is applied one to two weeks after transplanting the sprouts;
• as soon as ovaries form on the bushes, add a solution of 80 g of double superphosphate and 30 g of potassium nitrate;
• the third time during the ripening period, a solution of 40 g of double superphosphate and 40 g of potassium nitrate is added.

Watering rules

Young seedlings are watered sparingly as the soil dries. During the ripening period of Tretyakovsky F1 tomatoes, there should not be a lack of moisture, so watering is required infrequently, but plentifully. It is advisable to carry out the procedure during the day, then the water will be warm enough and you can have time to ventilate the greenhouse well before the evening temperature drops.

Advice! When watering, water should not fall on the stems or leaves. To prevent a greenhouse effect from occurring after irrigation, it is recommended to regularly ventilate the greenhouse.

The optimal option for watering tomatoes of the Tretyakovsky F1 variety is equipment of a drip system. At the same time, the structure of the top layer of soil is preserved, there is no sharp change in soil moisture, and a minimum of effort is expended on the process.

Caring for tomatoes in a greenhouse

Tretyakovsky F1 tomato seedlings can be planted in late April-early May, which is determined by the climatic characteristics of the region. The soil temperature should not be lower than + 14˚ C, otherwise the root system of the seedlings may rot.

Greenhouse preparation:

• in film structures the coating is changed;
• disinfect the greenhouse;
• prepare the soil - dig up the soil and arrange the beds;

Important!
It is believed that for the full development of the Tretyakovsky F1 tomato, the width of the bed should be 65-90 cm, and the row spacing should be 85-90 cm. The indeterminate variety Tretyakovsky F1 is planted at a distance of 65-70 cm from each other. There should be no more than four tomatoes per square meter of land. To form a bush, leave two or three stems. Particular attention is paid to the garter of the Tretyakovsky F1 tomato, otherwise during the period of fruit ripening the branches may simply break off. To prevent the growth of the bush, pinching is constantly carried out.