Capricious giant with high yield - a hybrid variety of tomato "Tornado"

For those who already have little experience in growing large tomatoes on their own land, there is a great, productive variety that gives abundant fruiting without chemicals and pesticides.

He is called "Tornado." But this tall, beautiful plant is quite whimsical and does not tolerate temperature fluctuations, although with proper care and frequent dressing it is famous for its large crops.

Full description of the variety read further in the article. And also get acquainted with its main characteristics and features of cultivation.

Tornado F1 Tomato: variety description

Hybrid "Tornado" was bred in Russia in 1997, received state registration as a variety recommended for film shelters and open ground in 1998. Since then, it has been in steady demand among amateur gardeners and farmers.

"Tornado" - is a mid-early hybrid, from the moment you planted the seedlings and before the full ripening of the first fruits, 105-110 days pass. The plant is determinant, standard. The bush is quite high 150-190 cm. This type of tomato bears fruit well in greenhouse shelters, but its main purpose is growing in unprotected soil. It has a very high resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, fusarium and verticillosis.

When creating good conditions, you can get 6-8 kg from one bush. The recommended planting density is 3 bushes per square meter. m, thus, it turns out up to 18-20 kg. This is an excellent result that will please summer residents and major manufacturers for sale.

You can compare the yield of a variety with others in the table below:

Specifications

Among the main advantages of this type of tomato is definitely worth noting.:

• good disease resistance;
• universality of use;
• plant with good yield;
• high varietal properties of fruits;
• beautiful appearance of fruits for sale.

Of the shortcomings, it is usually noted that the product is short-lived and that at the stage of active growth it can be capricious to the irrigation regime.

Fruit characteristics:

• After the fruits have reached varietal maturity, they have a red color.
• The shape is rounded, uniform.
• The tomatoes themselves are not very large, 60-80 gr. In the southern regions can reach 120 grams, but this is rare.
• The flesh is soft, fleshy.
• The taste is excellent, sweetish, pleasant.
• The number of chambers 4-6, the solids content of 5%.
• Harvest is not stored very long, well transports transportation over long distances.

Tomatoes of the hybrid variety "Tornado", due to their size, are very well suited for preparing home canned food and barrel pickling. Will also be good and fresh. Juices and pastes are of very high quality due to the balanced composition of sugars and minerals.

You can compare the weight of the fruits of this variety with others in the table:

Read on our website: how to get a high yield of tomatoes in the open field?

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A photo

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Features of growing

The highest yield results in unprotected soil are given in the southern regions. In the middle lane for a guaranteed harvest is better to cover this variety film. In more northern areas of the country it is grown only in greenhouses.

The main feature of the variety is its poor tolerance to the temperature difference and the general capriciousness in growing.

Sowing on seedlings is best done in March, since later sowing reduces yield. Shrub is formed in one or two stems, but more often in one. The trunk needs a mandatory garter, and the branches in the props, as they can break under the weight of the fruit.

At all stages of growth it responds very well to organic fertilizers. During active development, complex supplements are needed 5-6 times per season. Watering is abundant, especially during drought and in the southern regions.

Read on our website how to grow tomatoes of large sizes, together with cucumbers, together with peppers and how to grow good seedlings for this.

As well as methods of growing tomatoes in two roots, in bags, without picking, in peat tablets.

Diseases and pests

"Tornado" has a very good resistance to all typical diseases, which does not exempt gardeners from prevention. In order for the plant to be healthy and bring the harvest, it is necessary to observe the regime of watering and lighting, in time to loosen and fertilize the soil. Then diseases will pass you by.

Of the pests most often can be attacked by a spider mite. To combat this pest, a strong soap solution is used, which is wiped with the areas of the plant that were struck by an insect. Flushing them and creating an environment unsuitable for their lives. It will not bring any harm to the plant.

You should also be wary of the invasion of slugs, they are harvested by hand, also all the tops and weeds are removed, and the ground is sprinkled with coarse sand and lime, creating peculiar barriers.

This variety is not suitable for those who are just starting to grow tomatoes on their land. Here you need experience and skill, as well as knowledge of caring for high hybrids. Good luck and have a good season.

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