Tomato Three fat men: characteristics and description of a hybrid variety with photos

Tomato Fatty F1

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Despite the fact that the land at our dacha is fertile, and the climate is much warmer than in central Russia, the Tolstyak bushes do not grow higher than 70 cm. But, on the other hand, this is also good - no need to fence stakes and trellises or tie up stems.

Another difference from other hybrids is that they almost do not form stepchildren: just as 1-2 main stems are initially formed, then there are no branches. The tomatoes grow small, 150-200 grams each, but they are plump, tightly knit, and not at all watery.

In salads - what you need: it does not leak juice in which the rest of the vegetables are swimming, you just have to let it stand for 1-2 hours.

Our tomatoes did not grow to the promised size; instead of 250 grams, they grew to about 100 grams each. The hybrid has resistance to cold weather, but it has difficulty withstanding dryness, so it is better to plant it in a greenhouse or a slightly shaded place. Formation can be either 1 or 2 stems, I had 2. Tying as necessary, but bushes do not often require tying up branches.

There is resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and cladosporiosis. I could not take care of the hybrid in detail, since time was short, I fed it only occasionally (mainly mineral fertilizer). It was often impossible to even water, not to mention loosening and hilling with treatment against insects and diseases.

The bushes never got sick during the season, they wilted a little a couple of times, but there were no viral diseases.

Fruiting was very long; it took more than 2 months to pick tomatoes. The harvest turned out to be generous, there were always enough tomatoes for salads and even left over for preparations.

But most of all I liked the unpretentiousness of the hybrid.

I have a year-round greenhouse, so I always select varieties that can be grown throughout the year. For this reason, I prefer Tolstoy F1 from tomatoes. It begins to bear fruit 4 months after planting for the first time, and the second time in October. Often the tomatoes are large, there are very large specimens (400-500 grams each).

There are at least 1-2 of these tomatoes on the bush. The weight of the remaining fruits is about 300 grams. The taste qualities are the highest. These tomatoes are sweet, without sourness, and very aromatic. They retain their aroma for a long time after they have been removed from the bush. The bushes themselves are low: 1-1.3 meters. I plant 6 of them per 1 square meter.

Seeds are only purchased, since the variety is hybrid. I chose one, and I always buy it. I germinate them under film. I pick the main root. A month after planting, I fertilize with organic fertilizer.

The description of the variety says that the variety is immune to most diseases, but I still treat the soil with potassium permanganate (the one in which I plant the seedlings).

I water strictly at the root; the leaves must not be touched under any circumstances, otherwise the plant may develop late blight. Fat plant F1 needs nutrient-rich soil. Therefore, it is necessary to feed. Then the harvest will be large - 4-5 kg per bush.

I was very praised for the variety, but I was able to buy the seeds only in one place - in Agro, I couldn’t find it anywhere else. There were no problems with germination, almost every single seed sprouted, only 3 were empty, no more. I planted the seedlings in the ground at the very beginning of May, they took root well, not a single plant died or grew stunted.

Then it happened that I very rarely went to the dacha, so all care was reduced to watering, one-time fertilizing and the first spraying against pests. This did not ruin the tomatoes: the bushes grew powerful and strong, but they produced few leaves, and the fruits that grew were also non-standard, smallish, since the extra shoots were not removed in time.

The rest was eaten fresh and used for juice - there is quite a lot of it in tomatoes of this variety, but it turns out not liquid, but rather thick due to the dense pulp.

I dried the seeds to get seedlings from my own, but it didn’t work out. Not a single one ever hatched. I understand that this happened because “Fat Man” is a hybrid, but I still hoped for a miracle.

I planted seedlings in early April and grew them in open ground. Compared to non-hybrids, they were resistant to weather conditions and set well. The bushes are low, more than a meter, with stepsons.

The harvest has been stable since the end of July. It came out quite decently from each bush, 2-2.5 kg. In August they didn’t even turn black, although cold nights began. Not all of the tomatoes were ripe - I left them to ripen.

We ate them until October and rolled up the jars.

Tomato Tolstoy

This is an early, productive, indeterminate tomato hybrid of Dutch selection. In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse.

The bush is powerful, highly branched, with unlimited growth - sometimes its height reaches 3 meters. The manufacturer recommends forming the plant into 1 stem, removing all side shoots.

Main qualities of fruits, cross-sectional photo

photo author Svetlana Kunakovskova

The fruits are round, dense, dark red at maturity, weighing 85-120 grams, formed on clusters (up to 7 pieces on each). These tomatoes are universal in use - suitable for early fresh salads, as well as for canning and processing into tomato products.

The advantages of the Tolstoy F1 hybrid: high yield, smooth, beautiful fruits and their excellent taste.

This tomato, like all hybrids, is resistant to diseases such as tobacco mosaic virus, blossom end rot, late blight, fusarium and cladosporiosis. The fruit sets well even in cool weather.

Productivity of Tolstoy tomato: 2.5-5.7 kg/sq.m (with watering and fertilizing).

This hybrid is included in the State. register of breeding achievements in the Russian Federation for cultivation in open ground and unheated film greenhouses.

Features of growing Tolstoy tomatoes, planting and care

We recommend sowing seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before the intended planting in a permanent place. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When transplanting seedlings into soil, 1 sq. It is recommended to place no more than 4 plants per meter of prepared area.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, we recommend installing a drip irrigation system - this will save your time and effort, as well as increase plant productivity and reduce the risk of late blight.

Tolstoy tomatoes on video

Originator of the hybrid: Bejo Zaden (Holland).

You can see other interesting varieties and hybrids of tomatoes with photos, descriptions and reviews in our Tomato Catalog. Enjoy watching.

If you grew Tolstoy F1 tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not.

What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion.

If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!

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Vera I prefer to plant large-fruited, sugary varieties, but I always also plant hybrid varieties like Tolstoy for a guaranteed harvest in a bad summer, they do not fail.
AlexandraHybrid is excellent for preservation and long-term storage. There were 6 bushes: 2 per hole and 2 trunks. I tied it until September, then cut it off, because... hit the ceiling. Expired seeds, 80%-90% germination. Mom gave away a bunch of expired seeds) and then didn’t know where to distribute the seedlings. In general, tomatoes taste like a hybrid; the flesh is sweet and the liquid is sour. The fruits are beautiful and even. Someday I'll buy them and plant them, my husband likes them %)
Nina Ionova bought ready-made Tolstoy seedlings. Sets a lot of fruits, smooth, with dense skin, good for canning. I prefer large-fruited salad varieties, so I stopped planting Tolstoy. The neighbors continue to plant and praise. I'm attaching a photo, it's better to see it once.
Lyudmila accidentally witnessed a conversation between a seller in the “Vegetable Garden” store and a buyer. The conversation was about the Tolstoy variety. It was already mid-April and yet I decided to try to plant this variety. Summer 2022 was rainy and just terrible. All tomatoes except Toltogo were affected by late blight. I didn’t regret for one second that I planted this variety. Strong, very productive and simply beautiful. Thank you very much for this variety. I now recommend it to all my friends and acquaintances.
Olga Excellent variety. High-yielding. The fruits are beautiful, smooth, excellent taste both fresh and canned. I plant it every year, and the variety has never failed, even if the year is not productive. Resistant to diseases, you don’t need to spray anything and always with tomatoes!
Summer in the VillageReliable bush, stable harvest of leveled fruits, weighing up to 100 grams. Good for canning.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the variety:

large fruit;
disease resistance;
endurance to negative weather changes.

Of the minuses: The advantages of the Tolstoy tomato include:

High yield and the ability to plant in any soil;
Resistance to major garden diseases;
Excellent taste of fruits and ease of care for growing bushes;
The versatility of the use of plant fruits.

The tomato develops very poorly on soils with a deficiency of nutrients;
At the same time, the number of brushes on the bushes and the total weight of tomatoes are noticeably reduced;
The variety is not sufficiently resistant to late blight (this deficiency is most pronounced during the rainy season).

Features of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown in March-early April. For planting, light soil with a neutral reaction is used. The optimal composition is a mixture of garden or turf soil with humus or peat. For greater looseness, washed river sand or vermiculite is added to the soil. A small dose of superphosphate or wood ash will increase nutritional value.

Before sowing, seeds are disinfected with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate, and then soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. Prepared and dried seeds are sown at a depth of 1.5 cm and covered with film. The ideal temperature for germination is 25 degrees. After germination, the seedlings are moved to a well-lit place: on the windowsill of a south-facing window, or under powerful electric lamps.

After unfolding 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate pots. After transplantation, fertilizing is carried out with complex mineral fertilizer. Watering the seedlings is moderate, only warm, settled water is used. To ensure that the seedlings develop evenly, the pots with seedlings are constantly rotated. Plants intended for planting in the ground need to be hardened off. They are taken out into the open air, gradually increasing the time spent on the street. On warm days, seedlings can spend the whole day on the balcony or in the garden.

Planting in the ground or in a greenhouse occurs in May or early June. Before planting, the soil is thoroughly loosened, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers and wood ash are added to each hole (1 tablespoon per bush). The bushes are planted at intervals of 40 cm, the distance between rows is 60 cm. After planting, the plants are watered with warm, settled water. Subsequently, watering is moderate, once every 6-7 days. Tomatoes do not tolerate stagnation of moisture in the soil, but they also do not like drought. Watering is carried out after the top layer of soil dries slightly.

During the season, it is recommended to feed the plantings 3-4 times with complex fertilizer with a high content of phosphorus and potassium. After the flowering period, nitrogen-containing fertilizers, which cause massive discharge of ovaries, should not be used. The fruits are collected as they ripen and last all summer. In the greenhouse, the ovaries are formed before frost; the last fruits can ripen at home.

Growing rules

It is not advisable to use Tolstoy ridge tomatoes after eggplants, peppers or potatoes, since these nightshade crops have common diseases. It is best to allocate areas after greens, legumes or cabbage.

Important! The hybrid loves clay soils most of all, which have been fertilized before planting.

Soil preparation

The main thing is that the soil is nutritious, since the Tolstoy tomato quickly depletes the soil. To protect seedlings from diseases, the soil is spilled with boiling water and potassium permanganate.

Preparing seedlings

To grow a hybrid and get an early harvest, it is better to use the seedling method. Seeds need to be sown two months before planting in a permanent place.

Tolstoy tomato seed must be purchased in the store, since in hybrids the maternal properties are not fully preserved

Seeds are disinfected in a pink solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. After washing, sow in seedling boxes at a distance of 1.5-2 cm in furrows in moist soil. Cover the top with a film, which is removed after the first hooks appear.

Emerging seedlings need a lot of light. At night, a temperature of at least 10 is required, during the day – within 15-18 degrees. In this case, the Tolstoy tomato grows strong and stocky.

Before planting in a permanent place, tomatoes are fed with ash, a solution of potassium permanganate or mineral fertilizers. You need to water moderately, the main thing is that the top layer of soil does not dry out.

Landing

If Tolstoy tomatoes are intended for growing in a greenhouse, then planting begins at the end of May. In open ground - in June, after the threat of frost has disappeared.

The bushes are planted in increments of at least 50 cm. The lower branches are immediately removed up to the first inflorescence and tied up.

Further care

After a week, the first feeding is carried out, and then at the same intervals throughout the season. For these purposes, organic or mineral fertilizers are used.

Mulching the root zone makes work easier, prevents weeds from growing, and keeps the soil loose

Since Tolstoy tomato shoots stretch above 1.5 m, they are tied to a trellis as they grow. Water the bushes in the morning or after sunset, only at the root, without touching the leaves, so as not to provoke disease.

Advice! For irrigation it is recommended to use warm, settled water.

When growing in a greenhouse, monitor the air temperature and humidity. If in protected soil the indicator is above 30 degrees, the pollen cracks poorly and ovaries do not form.

Application and storage procedure

No more than 3 plants are planted per 1 m2.

Fertilize 2-3 times a month. Use:

litter solution;
superphosphate;
saltpeter;
bioinfusion.

Mid-season / Mid-season

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Medium early / Medium height

According to various sources, Tolstoy tomatoes, the characteristics and descriptions of the variety discussed above, are quite rich in vitamins and various amino acids. Based on the ripe fruits of this versatile crop, you can prepare a variety of salads and also use them as a seasoning. The Tolstoy tomato variety is also suitable for preservation, during which the fruits themselves retain their shape and do not crack for a long time.

Ripening tomatoes

They also produce a very pleasant-tasting tomato juice with virtually no added sugar. Salted or pickled green tomatoes, which are unusual in their taste, are also very popular.

Additional Information. Since this type of tomato is a sweet variety, it is often used to prepare baby purees and nutritional formulations.

Tomatoes ripening in boxes or in other places at home are practically no different in taste from those picked from the bush.

Description of the tomato variety Three Fat Men and its characteristics

Breeders are developing varieties of large-fruited tomatoes. The Three Fatties tomato is loved by many gardeners. It is readily grown in garden plots.

Features of the berry

The authors developed a medium-ripening tomato for open ground in the southern regions. Practice shows successful cultivation in unheated greenhouses in risky farming areas.

Peculiarities:

red fruit;
shape - flattened heart;
depressed tip;
fleshy pulp.

Distinctive feature: wonderful transportability, long storage, ability to ripen. Taste characteristics: low acid content, does not irritate the oral cavity.

What does it look like?

The large-fruited tomato is loved by summer residents. Gardeners appreciated the taste and commercial qualities. Description of the variety:

from planting to first harvest – 120 days;
semi-determinate (grows
up to 5 fruits in a cluster;
6 tassels per stem;
fetal weight about 0.8 kg;
the first brush is formed after the 10th leaf.

The plant blooms stably and sets fruit at unstable temperatures. Demonstrates resistance to TMV and rot. Stable, high yield is the pride of the creators of the variety. Proper agricultural technology allows you to get about 10 kg/m². One bush produces 3.5 kg of fruit.

How to get a decent harvest?

This should be taken care of in advance. You need to follow simple growing rules:

sowing seeds one and a half months before planting in a permanent place;
After pecking the container, place it in the light;
maintain the temperature around 18 degrees;
add light until 16:00;
regularly harden and ventilate seedlings;
plant in the ground according to the scheme: 0.4 m x 0.5 m, 3 plants/m²;
Before flowering, feed with nitrogen fertilizers once every two weeks;
then add phosphorus and potassium every 10 days;
stop fertilizing a month before the first harvest;
water with warm water in the morning (5 l/plant);
ventilate the greenhouse;
shade from the sun in open ground;
regularly weed and loosen the soil.

Yields are determined by the diligence of the gardener. For the fastest ripening of fruits, it is recommended to form two stems, break out the stepsons in a timely manner, and collect ripe berries. The plant produces large tomatoes. Requires gartering of stems and brushes.

What are they saying?

Gardeners love the Three Fat Men. They note:

pleasant taste;
excellent ability to form ovaries;
long storage;
crack resistance;
fleshy pulp;
disease resistance;
the opportunity to get your own seeds;
good fruiting in open ground and greenhouses.

The description on the bags matches reality. Some people place plants in flower pots at the end of the season. They grow them at home and illuminate them with an agricultural lamp. Green tomatoes ripen perfectly.

Gardeners added to the recommendation of the variety’s creators. The salad tomato was used for preparing complex canned vegetables (lecho, dressings, salads). Ketchups and pastas are delicious.

Negative feedback:

affected by late blight;
reduction in fruit size when forming into three stems;
cracking due to excessive moisture;
in the greenhouse it stretches above 1.8 m.

There is no protection against late blight: timely collection of unripe fruits and further ripening can save.

The variety is one of the best large-fruited tomatoes on the market. It is recommended to friends and acquaintances.

Tomato Katrina

Early ripening (85 days from germination to ripening), determinate, productive tomato hybrid for open ground and film shelters.

The bush is slightly leafy, 60-120 cm high, depending on growing conditions. The leaf is small and green. The inflorescence is simple, with 5-7 fruits. In open ground the plant does not require formation; in film greenhouses it is better to form into 2-3 stems.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are flat-round, slightly ribbed at the stalk, of medium density, red in color at maturity, weighing 140-150 grams, good (for a hybrid) taste. Not prone to cracking, durable and transportable. The fruits retain high commercial quality for a long time. The purpose is universal.

Planting pattern: 40 x 50 cm, planting density in open ground up to 6 plants per 1 sq. m.

The Katrina F1 tomato was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in open ground and under film covers on private farms in 2008.

Originator: Myazina L.A.

If you grew Katrina tomatoes, please write what the yield and taste of the fruit were in your climatic conditions? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Katrina tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this hybrid more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Description of tomato variety Three Fat Men and its characteristics

The Three Fat Man tomato grows well in garden plots in greenhouses without heating, even in regions of risky farming. In the southern regions of Russia, tomatoes of this type grow in open ground. This tomato has an average ripening period.

It is used to create various salads and complex canned dishes. This tomato is also used to produce tomato paste, juice, and ketchup.

Brief information about the plant

Characteristics and description of the Three Fat Men variety are as follows:

Tomatoes of this species have the shape of a flattened heart. Their tip is pressed into the pulp. The fruit is colored red.
Tomato has a long shelf life and can be transported over long distances. Fruit ripening is possible along the way.
The tomato size is quite large. The weight of grown specimens can reach 700-800 g. The fruits resist cracking well.
From planting seedlings to receiving the first harvest, no more than 120 days pass.
The bush of this variety reaches a height of 130-150 cm.
Most often, 5-6 clusters develop on the stem, with 4-5 fruits growing on each of them. The first brush grows above the tenth leaf of the plant.

With sudden changes in temperature, the yield of a tomato of the described type practically does not change. The variety successfully resists many diseases. The harvest, with timely implementation of agrotechnical measures, can reach 9-10 kg per 1 m², with each bush producing up to 3-3.5 kg of fruit.

Reviews about the described variety allow us to conclude that farmers indicate the plant’s good ability to form ovaries, resistance to various diseases and rot.

Gardeners highly appreciate the ability of this tomato to bear fruit in open ground and in greenhouses, as well as the ability to obtain seeds for growing seedlings independently. If the seed material is purchased in a specialized store or seed farm, then the description on the seed packets completely coincides with that declared by the manufacturer.

If at the end of the season you place the plant in a flower pot, you can grow Three Fat Men bushes at home, illuminating them with a special lamp. The resulting green fruits ripen well after picking. Consumers like the pleasant taste of tomato and its fleshy pulp.

But there are also negative aspects when obtaining a harvest. Some gardeners note that the plant is often affected by late blight. To protect against this phenomenon, it is recommended to quickly collect the still green fruits and then allow them to ripen.

If the formation of a bush occurs in 3 stems, then the size of the fruit decreases. If the soil has high humidity, the fruits will quickly crack. In greenhouses, the plant can grow higher than the stated height. It is not uncommon for the Three Fat Men variety to grow up to 180 cm in well-heated greenhouses.

Recommendations for growing the plant

To grow the Three Fat Men variety, you need to sow the seeds 45 days before transplanting into the beds. After the sprouts appear, the containers with seeds should be exposed to light. For the development of seedlings, it is recommended to maintain the room temperature at least +18...+19 °C.

The light regime should be 16 hours a day. Seedlings must be constantly ventilated and hardened.

After these activities are completed, the sprouts must be planted in the ground in a 40x50 cm nesting method. No more than 3 plants can be planted per 1 m². Before flowering, it is recommended to feed the bushes with nitrogen compounds once every 14 days. Every 10 days, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are added to the soil. Feeding the bushes should be stopped 30 days before harvesting the fruits.

Watering bushes of the Three Fat Men variety is done with warm water in the early morning. It is recommended to pour 4-5 liters of water onto each bush. If a tomato grows in open ground, it is protected from direct sunlight with an awning.

When growing bushes in a greenhouse, it is recommended to ventilate the room once a day. The soil must be loosened and weeded in time. You also need to tie up the grown stems and brushes.

Description of the Lev Tolstoy tomato and characteristics of the hybrid variety

Breeders are constantly working to create varieties suitable for different regions, including the coldest. Tomato Lev Tolstoy f1 has absorbed all the best qualities that tomatoes can have. It is unpretentious, produces an excellent harvest, tolerates various temperatures, and also suffers little. Therefore, it can even be used for cultivation in Siberia and the Urals.

Characteristics of the variety

The manufacturer assures that this variety is suitable for cultivation throughout almost the entire territory of the Russian Federation. It can be planted both in open ground and in a greenhouse. Therefore, such tomatoes are called universal. There are indeed very few downsides to Lev Tolstoy tomatoes, as evidenced by reviews from gardeners. But you need to take into account that you can achieve high yields and get good bushes in only one way. To do this, you will have to buy seeds from the manufacturer each time. It will not be possible to obtain them from fruits, since the hybrid will lose its positive properties.

The Lev Tolstoy variety is considered determinate.
The bush grows up to 1 m. But you need to take into account that when growing a plant in greenhouses, the plant will stretch out significantly. Therefore, tying to the support of the bushes is considered a prerequisite.
In open ground, Lev Tolstoy most often forms fairly compact bushes. They have average landscaping.
The peculiarity of this variety is that the plant does not require pruning or additional shaping.

To obtain a high-quality harvest, it is necessary to water the plant on time. The first time after planting the seedlings in a permanent place, you can cover the bushes with film. This will preserve the moisture necessary for plant development. You can get high yields from Leo by using various fertilizers. Fertilizers should be applied 3-4 times a month. In this case, you can alternate organic with mineral ones.

Description of fruits

The Lev Tolstoy variety is considered quite early. Within 110 days after sowing the seeds, you will be able to get delicious fruits. At the same time, Lev Tolstoy tomatoes can ripen at home. This is very convenient for those who grow tomatoes during a very short summer. In addition, in this way you can protect the crop from many diseases.

Experienced gardeners even recommend harvesting the fruits before they turn completely red. This has a positive effect on productivity, as the bush has the opportunity to form new ovaries. But even under the most unfavorable conditions, Leo Tolstoy can produce 3-4 kg of delicious tomatoes.

The fruits themselves are round and slightly flattened. They have slight ribbing. The tomatoes turn out quite large. Taking into account the reviews, some gardeners remove 500 grams of tomatoes from the bushes. Most often, such giants are formed on the first ovaries, and above that there will be tomatoes weighing 200-300 grams.

These tomatoes will definitely appeal to those who love sweet tomatoes for salad. There is almost no sourness in the taste of these fruits, but there is a light fruity aroma. A special feature of the Lev Tolstoy variety is that the tomatoes ripen gradually, so the harvest can be harvested throughout the warm season. Tomatoes are great for fresh consumption, but can become a component of winter preparations.

Advantages and disadvantages

Positive reviews about this variety are explained by the fact that it can be used for planting in any Russian regions. Lev Tolstoy produces high yields, it is unpretentious to growing conditions, its fruits are universal, and the bushes tolerate various temperatures and are practically not afraid of diseases. The variety is persistent and does not require additional shaping.

The only downside worth noting is that Leo Tolstoy may suffer from late blight. But this is not a big obstacle to getting a good harvest, since the fruits can ripen at home.

Yield varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses and open ground

Until recently, gardeners had no problems choosing a tomato variety, because they had to be content with the availability of available seed. Twenty years ago the range of tomatoes was small.

Now so many varietal and hybrid varieties of this crop have been bred that it is difficult to choose the right ones from such a variety. The seed packages depict luxurious bushes with bunches of beautiful tomatoes. The description promises a rich harvest and excellent taste.

Before choosing seeds of suitable varieties, you need to decide on several factors:

Local climate. The reason that good high-yielding varieties bear little fruit may be their inadequacy for a given region. Thus, Siberian types of tomatoes, which are distinguished by their tolerance to unfavorable temperature conditions, diseases, and pests, can produce full harvests in any climatic conditions. But southern varieties will bear little fruit in cold areas, even in greenhouses; some will not grow at all. The high yield indicators declared by sellers correspond to reality only in those regions where plants have a long growing season, when several harvests can be harvested from one bush.
Where will the tomatoes grow - in a greenhouse or open ground. This question is very important. There are few universal varieties of tomatoes that can bear fruit equally well in stationary greenhouses and in the fresh air. Most species of these plants are adapted only to certain conditions. Therefore, you need to be especially careful when choosing seeds based on these indicators.
The purpose of cultivation is for salads, canning or for sale. If you prefer to provide your diet with fresh tomatoes during the season, which are distinguished by their excellent taste and nutrient content, choose salad varieties. But such tomatoes are not stored for a long time and are not suitable for preservation. For preparations for the winter, it is better to choose special ones, which are medium and small in size, denser pulp, and strong peel. The taste and percentage of nutrients are noticeably lower than that of salad vegetables. There are even fewer of them in varieties for commercial cultivation - they are characterized by a long shelf life, high yield, in which their properties are reduced due to the number of fruits.
Bush shape - low-growing (determinant) or tall (indeterminate) varieties. Tomatoes whose bush height is 50-70 cm are considered determinant. They are also found lower. Their cultivation is suitable for “lazy” and novice gardeners. Because such plants do not require much hassle with pruning and tying, some of them do not need to be tied at all. Indeterminate varieties are convenient to grow in small areas, but they require careful care for the formation of bushes, regular correct pinching, and for them you need to create special supports for garter. They grow up to 1.5 m or more.
When is the harvest planned? To provide your summer diet with fresh tomatoes, choose early salad varieties. For harvesting, medium and late varieties are planted. In total, experienced gardeners grow several types of tomatoes on their plots, so as not only to receive fresh vegetables for the table all season, but also to insure themselves if any of them turns out to be low-yielding.

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Having a good greenhouse at your disposal, you can get fresh tomatoes to your table all year round.

To do this, several varieties are planted with different ripening periods.

Agrotechnics of cultivation and care

Hybrid Tolstoy F1 is excellent for cultivation both in beds and in greenhouses in trellis culture. It is unpretentious, disease-resistant, and demonstrates stable yields even under unfavorable weather conditions. Gardeners in the southern regions can plant this tomato in open ground, but to get an early harvest in the middle zone it is better to use stationary shelters. Regardless of this, growing tall hybrids always begins with obtaining healthy and strong seedlings.

Tolstoy tomato seedlings are planted in a permanent place at an age of at least 60-65 days. Sowing of seeds begins at the end of February and continues in March. The exact timing is determined based on local climatic conditions and the area where the tomatoes will grow. Seedlings for greenhouses begin to be planted earlier than for open ground. Planting work in the garden is carried out approximately from May to early June.

Tolstoy F1 tomato seeds are purchased only in stores. The original planting material has already undergone the necessary preparation for sowing, calibration, dressing, etc., so there is no point in doing it again. If there is no doubt about the freshness of the purchased seeds, they are planted dry, otherwise they are soaked in growth stimulants.

To grow tomato seedlings, use homemade soil or a ready-made universal substrate for vegetables. Individual or shared containers are used as containers. These can be plastic or peat pots, cassettes, homemade boxes, milk cartons, 200-300 ml cups. A prerequisite is also the presence of drainage holes to drain excess liquid in the bottom of the container used.

Tomato seeds are sown to a depth of 1 cm in well-moistened soil. To retain moisture and create a favorable microclimate for the early appearance of sprouts, the containers are covered with glass or film. When planting in common boxes, leave 1.5-3 cm between plants in a row, and 5-7 cm between rows.

Water tomato seedlings generously, but not very often. For irrigation, warm snow or settled tap or well water is used. Each subsequent watering is carried out only after the top layer of soil has dried. Plants from common containers, when they have 2-3 true leaves, are transplanted into a separate container. Tomato seedlings in individual pots are not planted.

During 2 months of cultivation, young tomatoes are fed several times with fertilizers. Optimal for plant growth and development is the use of complex preparations every 10-15 days. Such fertilizing is combined with watering. 7-10 days before transplanting into open ground, tomato seedlings begin to harden.

Tomato seedlings can be planted permanently in a greenhouse or garden bed when the soil temperature is not lower than 15 C˚. Tall Tolstoy F1 hybrids require a large feeding area, so the minimum plants are placed at 4 roots per 1 m2. Before planting, seedlings must be watered. The seedlings are carefully removed from the pots and cups with a lump of earth; after deepening, the soil around the roots is compacted with hands. Afterwards, abundant irrigation of the plantings is carried out.

For better survival of tomato bushes, fertilize with Kornevin, Zircon or similar preparations; work is carried out early in the morning, in the evening or on a cloudy day. Ground seedlings are temporarily covered with film or agrofibre, especially when there is a threat of cold weather and frost.

Features of planting and caring for Tolstoy F1 tomatoes include tying plants to supports and forming a bush. During the growing season, plants can reach a height of 3 m, which means that the use of trellises when growing them is mandatory. Tomato bushes grow into one stem, removing root shoots and all side shoots. The bottom 3 leaves are removed to better ventilate the plants and prevent the spread of diseases. The cutting continues further. After the fruit cluster is poured, 1 leaf is left under it, the rest of the greenery is removed. Large, heavy bunches of tomatoes are tied to trunks or brush holders are used. 2-4 weeks before the end of the growing season, pinch the growing point to allow the fruits set at the top to fully form and ripen on the bush.

The remaining procedures for caring for Tolstoy tomatoes remain standard. Plants need regular watering, loosening the soil after watering, weeding, and fertilizing with organic and mineral compounds. Harvesting is carried out as the fruits ripen. Green tomatoes store well and can be used for ripening and fresh eating in late autumn. The fruits of the Tolstoy F1 hybrid are not left for seeds.

Features of care

The main feature of early varieties is the higher speed of fruit ripening compared to ordinary tomatoes.
On average, it takes about days from the moment the seeds are planted to the first fruits are harvested. Under favorable circumstances, which include good weather conditions, properly applied fertilizing and timely watering, the harvesting process can begin even earlier. The concept of caring for tomatoes is quite broad. In most cases, the summer resident who planted the variety performs the following procedures:

Watering tomatoes. It needs to be done in a timely manner. A moderate amount of moisture brings many benefits to the plant, which cannot be said about the consequences of excessive watering. At the beginning of the fruit ripening process, Three Sisters tomatoes are especially sensitive to the quality of watering. If there is a lack of moisture, the leaves will begin to curl, the ovary will fall off, and the remaining fruits will be small.
Maintaining the required air temperature for tomatoes. If the parameter is lower than required, the flowering of the Three Sisters tomato may slow down or simply stop. If the temperature on the thermometer in the greenhouse is higher than normal, the quality of pollen viability will decrease, which will lead to a decrease in the overall yield level. In conditions of increased air temperature, fungal diseases multiply more actively, which makes the plant susceptible to the development of various diseases.
Application of organic and mineral fertilizers. If the soil is deficient in any element, the ripening of fruits is delayed, the yield is reduced, and the bush dies. To avoid these consequences of a lack of microelements, fertilizing should be done regularly. This needs to be done correctly: Three Sisters tomato seedlings need more phosphorus, and an adult plant may need more nitrogen. A plant that is in the stage of vegetative maturation is in dire need of such a trace element as potassium.

Do not forget about such features of caring for tomatoes as regular ventilation of the greenhouse, loosening or mulching the soil, pinching and tying up bushes.

Brief information about the plant

Characteristics and description of the Three Fat Men variety are as follows:

Tomatoes of this species have the shape of a flattened heart. Their tip is pressed into the pulp. The fruit is colored red.
Tomato has a long shelf life and can be transported over long distances. Fruit ripening is possible along the way.
The tomato size is quite large. The weight of grown specimens can reach 700-800 g. The fruits resist cracking well.
From planting seedlings to receiving the first harvest, no more than 120 days pass.
The bush of this variety reaches a height of 130-150 cm.
Most often, 5-6 clusters develop on the stem, with 4-5 fruits growing on each of them. The first brush grows above the tenth leaf of the plant.

Reviews about the described variety allow us to conclude that farmers indicate the plant’s good ability to form ovaries, resistance to various diseases and rot.

Pepper Fat Man

Mid-season (the period from germination to the beginning of ripening is 111-115 days), medium-sized hybrid of bell pepper for open ground and film shelters. The plant is closed, 60-70 cm high. The leaves are medium to large, dark green, slightly wrinkled.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are drooping, cube-shaped, large, highly glossy, dark red in color at the stage of biological maturity, weighing 200-350 grams (up to 400 g), fleshy, aromatic, sweet and very tasty. Wall thickness 7-9 mm. This pepper is good for fresh consumption and canning. It makes a very good lecho.

The value of the hybrid: resistance to major pepper diseases, good commercial qualities of the fruit, their excellent transportability and taste. Productivity of sweet pepper Tolstyak: up to 7 kg/sq.m (with proper agricultural technology).

Pepper Tolstyak F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.

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If you grew the Fat Man bell pepper, please write whether you liked it or not. What was the yield and taste like under your climate conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this hybrid? If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew.

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