Tomato President
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Not every tomato variety is honored to be included in the State Register of Vegetable Crops. To achieve this goal, the tomato must pass a trial period and scientific experiments. A significant place in the state register was received by a hybrid variety from Holland, tomato President F1. For several years, breeders have been researching this tomato variety, in 2007 a miracle happened - the President's tomato was recognized as one of the best varieties for growing in open beds, in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions. Since that time, the tomato variety President has become popular and beloved by vegetable growers.
In this material, you will learn about the characteristic features, the level of yield, the cultivation of tomato varieties President F1., Read real reviews about him.
Tomato President F1: variety description and characteristics
You will fall in love with President F1 tomatoes at first sight. Initially, you will be attracted by smooth, round tomatoes that are identical in size and appearance. The bush itself is also very decorative - strong, reaching a height of 3 m.
Characteristics of tomato President
- Tomato variety President indeterminant, grows indefinitely. The formation of bushes is carried out, looking at the height of the greenhouse or trellis.
- The leaves are small, dark green in color.
- The first ovary of the flower grows over 7-8 leaves, the next tassels are arranged, alternating each pair of leaves.
- There are a small number of stepchildren, they must be cleaned on time.
- Tomato President F1 is a variety of early maturity. Ripening period - 95-100 days in open beds. In greenhouse conditions, ripening occurs early.
- Tomato variety President F1 requires a mandatory garter, even though the shoots are strong.
- Each brush forms 5-6 tomatoes.
- The average weight of fruits is 300 g, tomatoes from one bush are almost identical in size.
- Unripe tomatoes are light green in color, ripe - red-orange.
- Tomatoes of the President variety are round in shape, slightly flattened at the top.
- The skin is strong, which means that the fruits are well transported and stored for 21 days.
- The inner content of the fruit is dense, fleshy, the chambers are filled with juice and seeds.
- The taste qualities of the President tomato are average. Like most hybrid varieties, “President” is ordinary in taste and aroma.
- Productivity of tomato President - 9 kg / square.
- The variety is highly immune to many common diseases.
- Tomato President belongs to the category of salad, but the fruits are canned well, they are used to prepare pastes and sauces.
The tomato variety President has its own specialty. After harvesting the fruits, they need to be laid out in boxes for 7-10 days, stored where it is dark, maintaining room temperature. During this period of time, tomatoes are fermented, the level of sugar and taste increases.
As a result, the ripened tomato tastes excellent. The hybrid can even compete with the purest tomato varieties.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a tomato variety President
Tomatoes of the President variety are grown on Russian private plots and on large plantations. This suggests that the variety is quite popular and highly appreciated by gardeners and buyers. Once you plant this hybrid at home, you will not stop planting it for the next seasons. And this is understandable.
Consider dignity tomato varieties President F1:
- High productivity rate of tomato President.
- Excellent appearance and taste of tomatoes.
- F1 President tomatoes are well stored and transported.
- Tomato variety President F1 is immune to common nightshade diseases.
- The variety is unpretentious.
- Tomatoes for universal use.
- Plants can be grown indoors and in open beds.
- Tomato variety President F1 is grown throughout the Russian territory. Because it is famous for its unpretentiousness to the climate and weather mood.
Minuses tomato President F1:
- Elongated stems require a garter.
- The brush produces 5-6 fruits, each weighing 300 g. Because of this, the brush may break if not supported.
- In the north, it is recommended to plant the species in greenhouse conditions, because the variety is early ripeness.
Like all other varieties, our variety bears the best in the southern regions, but other regions also do not complain about the yield of the President tomato.
How to grow a tomato President? Planting and grooming secrets
Tomatoes President: photo of the variety
Tomato variety President F1 will give it 100% only with good care and cultivation. Despite the fact that the variety is unpretentious, you need to correctly cultivate the hybrid.
Growing rules
- Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out 45-55 days before it is supposed to transplant the plants to open ridges or to greenhouse conditions.
- The soil should be light and nourished. If the soil from the site does not pass according to these criteria, then it is necessary to make its composition better by artificial means. These are: we add peat, humus, we add top dressing or wood ash, sand, etc.
- The seedlings should not be allowed to be too stretched. The variety will need additional fluorescent lighting. Seedlings should be illuminated for at least 10-12 hours.
- When you plant seedlings in a permanent place, they should already have a strong stem, 7-8 true leaves. A variant of the appearance of a flower ovary is possible.
- The formation of the bush is carried out in 1-2 stems. Thus, the yield indicator will be as high as possible.
- You need to stepchildren on a regular basis, the outgrowth of stepchildren is unacceptable. It is recommended to carry out the pinching procedure in the morning, after the bush has been watered. The processes should be no more than 3 cm in length.
- Tomato stalks President F1 require regular garters as they grow. It is convenient to use trellises, wooden pegs are also suitable for props.
- After the bush has been formed, 8 brushes should remain on it, bearing fruit. The remaining ovaries must be removed, as they will not have time to ripen. Or the plant will not bear the load for all the tomatoes to ripen.
- Top dressing must be applied often and in large quantities. This variety needs to alternate organics and minerals, it is imperative to spray the leaves.
- In order for the root system to receive all the fertilizers, the soil must be moist. For this reason, plants need frequent and abundant watering. In greenhouse conditions, tomatoes like drip irrigation.
- The soil near the bushes must be mulched or loosened regularly so that it does not mold and the tomatoes do not become infected with fungal diseases.
Diseases, pests and prevention
Tomatoes President F1: photo of the variety
For prevention, the bushes must be treated with chemicals 2-3 times / period. Stop processing when tomatoes are formed and ripe. If the bush gets sick at this time, then you can treat it with folk solutions. It can be wood ash, soap solution, copper sulfate.
In greenhouses, ventilation is required, because the variety is not very resistant to late blight. The bushes are planted so that there are 3 plants / square. This is done so that there is enough light for the plants, and the air penetrates in an optimal amount.
Tomato President is not so attractive to harmful insects. This means that the appearance of these uninvited guests is a rare occurrence. Preventive measures can of course be taken.Processing is carried out with the drug "Confidor", dilute it in water, following the recipe.
The ripening period of tomatoes President F1 is about 60-65 days after the seedlings have been planted on open ridges or in closed ground.
Carry out the harvest in a timely manner, because the fruit brushes, which are already heavy, can simply break.
It is good to store the harvest of tomato President in a cool room with an optimal level of humidity. Tomatoes President F1 are eaten fresh, canned and made all sorts of different preparations.
Tomato President: reviews of gardeners and gardeners
Tomatoes President F1: photo of the variety
Alexander Mikhailovich, Irkutsk region: "My place of residence is Siberia. Several years ago I built a greenhouse where I grow tomatoes. The President planted the tomato variety for the first time, and was amazed at the result, of course, not in a bad way. The bush formed into 2 stems, as it was written on the pack. Stepson regularly. Fertilizers were often applied, for the most part, with organic fertilizers. He bred a mullein in the water. Although the President's tomato is of early ripeness, it bore fruit for me until the beginning of the autumn season in Siberia, namely, until the 15th of October. I also had to pick out the bushes with new fruit that had set, so it was time for frosts, if they were not okay, I dismantled the greenhouse. Tomatoes, harvested as green and brown, ripen well at home. Some were even kept in the refrigerator until December 11th. I recommend this tomato variety to everyone, and I myself will not give up the President tomato variety.
Tomato variety President F1 is an excellent hybrid designed for universal purposes. This variety is grown indoors or outdoors, it does not matter, the tomato gives rich and high-quality harvests everywhere.
Taking care of the President tomato variety is not so difficult. But you need to remember that the variety is indeterminate, which means that the bushes need regular tying and pinching.
Tomato President is grown on large plantations for industrial purposes. And in ordinary gardens, the variety is appreciated and loved by vegetable growers, because its yield is regular, almost does not depend on the weather mood.