One of a series of hybrids of tomato ultraearn ripening, introduced into the State Register of Russia. Tomato variety "Leopold F1".
Summer residents and farmers will be interested precisely in their precocity. It will allow gardeners to harvest before the rampant of late blight on their plots, and farmers will be interested in the point of early filling the market for tomatoes.
In more detail about this grade read further in article. In it we will present to your attention a complete description of the characteristics, cultivation features and other useful nuances.
Tomato "Leopold": description of the variety
The tomato is ultra-early, and the first ripe fruits begin to harvest within 88-93 days after planting the seeds. It is recommended for cultivation on open grounds, when forming a bush by 2-3 stems. In greenhouses shows the best results in the cultivation of the bush with one stem. The bush of determinant type, reaches a height of about 70-90 centimeters in the open ridges, grows higher in the greenhouse by 10-20 centimeters. The leaves are the average amount, the usual form of tomato, dark green.
Tomato "Leopold F1" shows high resistance to the virus of mosaicity of tomatoes, cladosporia and late blight. Also high indicators of resistance to cooling. Even with temperature drops shows good ability to bloom and fruit ovary. From a number of hybrids stands out amicable yield of ripe tomatoes.
Hybrid shows negligence to care, does not need to remove the stepsons. Gardeners are advised to tie up the bush, which can fall under the weight of the formed fruit.
Grade advantages:
- Low compact bush.
- Stability when temperature drops.
- Amicable, fast-ripening tomato.
- Good preservation during transportation.
- Resistance to diseases of tomatoes.
- No need to remove stepchildren.
According to numerous reviews of gardeners who planted this hybrid, there were no significant shortcomings.
Specifications
- Form rounded, fleshy to the touch, almost the same size.
- The color is dull - red, with a faint pale green spot on the stem.
- The average fruit weight is 85-105 grams.
- Application universal, good taste in salads, cuts, sauces, juice, do not crack when salting.
- The average yield when planting per square meter of no more than 6 plants yield 3.2-4.0 kilograms on open ground, in the greenhouse 3.5-4.2 kilograms.
- High levels of presentation, good safety during transportation.
Features of growing
Planting seeds on seedlings begins at the end of the second decade of March, picking during the period of two true leaves. Transfer to the ground on reaching the age of 45-55 days. When picking and transferring to the ridges, carry out top dressing with full mineral fertilizer. Watering is recommended under the root of a plant with warm water, after sunset.
To improve the ventilation of the soil and air, greenhouses recommend removing the lower leaves on planted bushes. Gardeners and farmers who have chosen this hybrid for planting will be pleased with its excellent performance - quick return of the crop, undemanding to care, resistance to diseases. Once planted, you will add this hybrid to the list of annual plantings.