Tomato Torquay F1: reviews, photos of the bush, planting and care

Description of the tomato variety Torquay

The first generation hybrid Torquay F1 is a determinate tomato with a powerful root system and intense foliage. The growth type is standard, the formation of lateral shoots is minimal, the plant practically does not require pinching.

The tomato is a mid-early, heat-loving tomato; when the temperature drops to +100 C, the growing season stops.

Torquay F1 is demanding on lighting

Special lamps are installed in greenhouses to extend daylight hours to 16 hours. The harvest is harvested in two stages, the first tomatoes ripen in June, the next wave occurs in July-August. From the moment of germination to the ripening of the last harvest, 120 days pass, the first is harvested after 75.

All tomatoes have an even mass, the density of the brushes is the same from the first circle to the last.

The tomato bush Torquay F1 (pictured) has the following characteristics:

1. Height – 80-100 cm, which is considered tall for a determinate species. The bush is compact, densely leafy.
2. It is formed by one central stem, thick, rigid in structure, stable. Torquay F1 is not a bush form of the crop, so it requires fixation to a support. Under the weight of the fruit, the stem bends and the lower branches can lie on the ground.
3. The leaves are medium-sized, lanceolate, arranged on long petioles, 4-5 each.
4. The leaf blade is dark green with a pronounced network of veins on the surface, slight pubescence (mostly in the lower part).
5. Fruit clusters are simple. The first is formed after the second sheet and after two - the subsequent ones. Density 5-7 ovaries.
6. Blooms with small yellow flowers. Hybrid Torquay F1 is self-pollinating.

The root system is taprooted and compact. Due to the structure of the root, the tomato is drought-resistant and does not take up much space. 4 seedlings are placed per 1 m2 without thickening the planting.

Description of fruits

Tomatoes of the hybrid Torquay F1 are cylindrical or plum-shaped, can be slightly elongated or more rounded. The fruit clusters are densely spaced, all of the same size.

Biological characteristics:

• diameter – 7-8 cm, weight – 80-100 g;
• the peel is dense, thick, not subject to mechanical damage and cracking;
• the surface is smooth, glossy with a matte tint;
• the pulp is red, juicy, at the stage of technical ripeness there is white pigmentation of the fibers;
• three chambers, not many seeds, after they ripen, voids may form.

Important! Hybrid Torquay F1 does not retain varietal characteristics, so the seeds are not used to grow tomatoes for the next season.

Table tomatoes, sweet and sour taste, not pronounced aroma

History of selection

The Torquay tomato was bred by Dutch breeders; the originator is BEJO ZADEN BV. This is a first generation hybrid (F1), so the resulting seeds themselves will not produce fertile offspring. The culture was included in the register of breeding achievements of Russia in 2007 (application for admission - 2005).

The Torquay tomato is allowed for cultivation in most territories of Russia:

• center stripe;
• Volga region;
• Black Earth;
• southern regions;
• Northwest;
• Ural;
• Western and Eastern Siberia;
• Far East.

Characteristics of Torquay tomato

During the process of hybridization and experimental cultivation, all shortcomings were taken into account. The result was a hybrid with high productivity, standard agricultural technology and good drought resistance.

Tomato yield Torquay F1 and what affects it

For the determinate type, the tomato is tall and forms up to 7-9 bunches. The average density of each is 6 tomatoes, 100 g each; the fruiting rate per bush is 4.5-5.5 kg. If 4 plants are planted per 1 m2, the result is 20-23 kg. This is a fairly high figure, which depends on the duration of lighting in the greenhouse, fertilization and watering. On the site, the plant is placed in a sunny place and fed. In general, the Torquay F1 hybrid is characterized by stable fruiting even in the rainy season.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Hybrids are resistant to infection. In greenhouses, when ventilated and maintaining average humidity, tomatoes do not get sick. In an open area, the development of late blight and tobacco mosaic is possible.

Of the pests, Torquay F1 is affected by those insects that are common in the region. These are the Colorado potato beetle and spider mite; aphids can be observed in the greenhouse.

Area of ​​application of fruits

Tomatoes for industrial and commercial use are mainly used for processing. Tomato paste, juice, puree, and ketchup are produced from it. Fruits grown in the garden are used in any culinary recipes. Tomatoes are consumed fresh, canned, and included in any homemade preparations for the winter. The tomato does not crack after hot processing.

General information about culture

The determinate tomato Torquay was created in Holland for industrial cultivation. This variety has been cultivated in Russia since 2007. It is recommended to grow it in the Krasnodar Territory, in the Vologda and Rostov regions and in the Republic of Adygea in open ground. In regions with harsher climates, the crop is grown only under film cover.

Torquay tomatoes are a table variety and are widely used in cooking. It has amazing taste with a light, barely perceptible sourness. Torquay tomatoes are suitable for preparing any homemade dishes, especially for whole-fruit canning. They are also successfully used for the industrial production of tomato paste, juice or ketchup.

Tomato Torquay

Advantages and disadvantages

Hybrid varieties have no particular disadvantages; all weaknesses of the culture are eliminated when a new variety is created. The only disadvantage of Torquay F1 is that the tomato is heat-loving and has low stress resistance.

The advantages include:

• the fruits are of the same mass and ripen together;
• the bush is compact and does not take up much space;
• high-yielding hybrid, stable fruiting;
• early ripening, long harvest period;
• suitable for cultivation in farm fields and summer cottages;
• tomato is self-pollinating, grown indoors and outdoors;
• good taste characteristics;
• can be stored for a long time and is transportable.

Important! The size of the tomatoes allows them to be harvested whole.

Torquay F1 hybrid tomatoes retain their presentation for three weeks

Development of the above-ground part of tomatoes

The third question that you should pay attention to when choosing tomato seeds is what type of aerial part of the variety or hybrid you choose. Plants are indeterminate and determinate

Plants are indeterminate and determinate

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Indeterminate varieties and hybrids of tomatoes are characterized by unlimited growth and can reach a length of up to 6 meters (most often a length of 3-5 meters). It is recommended to grow such tall plants in glass greenhouses and form them into one stem.

Inflorescences in such tomatoes are formed every 3 leaves; up to 9 clusters can form on the plant, the first of which appears above the 8-12th leaf, and then after every 2nd.

In large-fruited indeterminate tomatoes

up to 4 fruits are formed in one cluster; in small-fruited cherry and cocktail tomatoes up to 30 fruits are formed. The fruiting period of this group begins 110-120 days after emergence.

Due to their high growth, indeterminate tomatoes are less susceptible to late blight.

The following varieties and hybrids are classified as indeterminate:

– Pleasure tomato, Irish liqueur tomato, Bull's heart tomato (tomatoes with pink, gold and orange fruits have been developed at the moment), Rugantino tomato, Esmira tomato, Attia tomato, Mintich cherry tomato, Black cherry tomato.

Determinate varieties of tomatoes

differ in limited growth from 50 cm to 120 cm, in a greenhouse they can reach up to 150 cm.

Such tomatoes are capable of forming inflorescences on lateral branches and determinate tomatoes are used in open ground and simplified film greenhouses; they require a simple garter and definitely require pinching.

Determinate varieties of tomatoes plant about 5 bunches on one plant, forming them through 1-2 leaves. The first inflorescence is formed above the 5-7 leaf. Determinate tomato varieties have short internodes. To obtain a full harvest, they require pinching.

Determinate varieties of tomatoes begin to bear fruit 80-100 days from the moment of germination, yield their harvest in unison, 50% of the fruits ripen during the first 20 days of the fruiting period.

Determinate tomatoes

They themselves stop growing after the formation of the last brush.

Among the determinant varieties, the following can be distinguished:

– Baron tomato, Uvalen tomato, Chanterelle tomato, Lyuban tomato, Pink Souvenir tomato, Pepper tomato, Polfast hybrid, Mei Shuai hybrid, Torquay hybrid.

Features of planting and care

Tomatoes are grown using purchased seeds. They do not need preliminary disinfection; they are treated with an antifungal agent and a growth stimulator before packaging. The Torquay F1 hybrid is cultivated in seedlings. For planting over large areas, seeds are sown in a greenhouse in March. Maintain temperature +22-25 0C. After the appearance of two true leaves, the seedlings dive and are planted in the fields when 5 leaves are formed.

For home growing:

1. Sow seeds in containers filled with fertile mixture.
2. After laying the material, the surface is moistened.
3. The container is covered with glass or film.
4. After the tomato germinates, the containers are opened.

Plants are transplanted into the garden bed in the spring, when the temperature has stabilized at +150C

The greenhouse can be placed in early May. If the structure is heated, then in April. The planting area is dug up, compost, peat and a complex of mineral fertilizers are added. Place the seedlings at intervals of 45-50 cm. After planting, water generously.

Growing hybrid Torquay F1:

1. When the tomato enters the budding phase, it is hilled and mulched.
2. If there is no rainfall for a long time (in an open area), water twice a week. The soil moisture is maintained in the greenhouse to prevent the root ball from drying out.
3. Remove weeds and loosen when a crust forms on the soil.
4. Stepping for a standard type is not relevant.
5. Particular attention is paid to feeding. It is carried out in the spring before flowering with nitrogen agents. At the time of fruit set, phosphate is added, when the tomatoes begin to ripen, they are fertilized with potassium. 15 days before harvesting tomatoes, stop all fertilizing and only organic matter can be used.

Important! On a personal plot, it is recommended to tie up the tomato so that the fruits of the first cluster do not lie on the ground.

Care instructions

The main feature of early-ripening species of the Solanaceae family is that the fruits ripen much earlier than those of other varieties. Typically, about 100 days pass from the time the seeds are planted to the harvest. With favorable weather, proper application of fertilizer, and regular watering, fruiting may begin earlier.

When growing tomatoes of the Three Sisters variety, it is recommended to carry out the following agrotechnical measures:

1. Watering. The plant must be watered regularly, but not allowing the optimal moisture level to be exceeded. Moderate humidity is very beneficial for this vegetable crop, in contrast to excessive watering. When the fruits begin to ripen, they become more sensitive to such indicators as moisture levels. If there is a shortage of it, the leaves may curl, the ovaries may fall off, and the remaining tomatoes will be small in size.
2. Providing the required air temperature for the crop. When this indicator drops below the required level, the plant may bloom slowly or not bloom at all. If the temperature exceeds normal, the pollen will be less viable, which will reduce the yield. In conditions of high ambient temperature, the fungus multiplies more actively, which is why the tomato is susceptible to various diseases.
3. Application of organic matter and mineral fertilizers. If there is a lack of some substance in the soil, the fruits may ripen late, the amount of harvest will decrease, and the bushes may die. To avoid such troubles caused by a lack of mineral elements, it is recommended to apply fertilizers in a timely manner. This must be done while observing certain rules: seedlings of this vegetable crop need phosphorus more, while adult bushes need nitrogen more. During the period of vegetative ripening, a tomato really needs a mineral element such as nitrogen.

We suggest you familiarize yourself with how a tomato planting scheme is formed in a polycarbonate greenhouse

In addition to the above measures, when caring for the Three Sisters tomato, you should regularly ventilate the greenhouse, mulch the soil, remove shoots and tie the bushes to a support.

If you follow all the recommendations given, the tomato will grow actively and produce a rich harvest. This is confirmed by the large number of reviews from gardeners who grew tomatoes of this variety on their plots.

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Pest and disease control methods

For the Torquay F1 hybrid, prevention is necessary:

• observe crop rotation, do not plant tomatoes in one area for more than 3 years;
• do not place the bed near nightshade crops, especially next to potatoes, since the Colorado potato beetle will be the main problem for tomatoes;
• treat the bushes with copper sulfate before flowering;
• During the formation of ovaries, Bordeaux mixture is used.

If the tomatoes show signs of late blight infection, the problem areas are cut off and the tomato is sprayed with Fitosporin. “Barrier” is effective against tobacco mosaic. For the Colorado potato beetle, “Prestige” is used; in the fight against spider mites, “Karbofos” is used.

Advantages

A distinctive feature of the Torquay f1 tomato is that even in unfavorable years, more than five kg of fruit can be harvested from one square meter. Also, the advantages of this variety include the following indicators:

• heat resistance;
• taste qualities of fruits;
• high transportability;
• long fruiting;
• good shelf life of fruits.

It is worth noting that f1 tomato is endowed with good immunity to diseases such as verticillium, stem and root rot, and fusarium wilt. Such indicators allow the variety to be used on an industrial scale for small businesses.

The undoubted advantages of the variety include:

• Excellent yield.
• Fruiting for a long time.
• High temperature resistance.
• Good taste.
• High transportability.
• Long shelf life.
• Protection from a large number of diseases.
• Easy to care for.

• Excellent yield.
• Fruiting takes a long time.
• High temperature resistance.
• Good taste.
• High mobility.
• Long shelf life.
• Protection from a large number of diseases.
• Artlessness in care.

Features of cultivation

When to sow?

Tomato seeds “Energo F1” must be sown in such a way that by the time of transplantation to a permanent place, the age of the seedlings is 50-55 days. Overgrown seedlings do not adapt well and grow slowly, which entails a decrease in yield.

How to prepare the soil for seedlings?

Despite the fact that this hybrid is completely unpretentious, it is better not to neglect pre-planting soil preparation.

It is preferable to purchase soil at a specialized retail outlet. The ideal option would be soil for tomatoes and peppers or universal soil for vegetables. Such soil mixtures meet all the requirements necessary for the normal growth and development of tomatoes. They contain all the necessary substances and have neutral acidity.