Many gardeners think about what kind of seedlings to plant this season in the garden beds or in the greenhouse. Today we will talk about a medium-early variety of tomatoes. This fruitful hybrid will be pleasant to fans of pink tomatoes. This delicious and beautiful variety of tomatoes called "Major".
In our article, we will be happy to tell you in more detail about these wonderful tomatoes, present a full description of the variety, introduce you to the characteristics and characteristics of cultivation.
Tomatoes "Major": variety description
Tomato "Major" is an indeterminant hybrid, rather tall 150 cm and higher, not standard. According to the speed of ripening, it refers to the medium level, no more than 110 days pass from the disembarkation of the seedlings to the appearance of the first pods. Recommended for growing in greenhouses. It has resistance to major diseases.
Mature fruits are pink or hot pink, rounded in shape. Mass of ripe tomatoes 250-300 gr. The number of chambers 5-6, the dry matter content of about 6%. Taste is sweet-sour, typical for tomatoes. Collected fruits tolerate long-term storage and transportation.
Specifications
This hybrid was obtained by Russian scientists, received state registration as a hybrid variety for growing in greenhouses in 2009. Since that time, I have been fond of both summer residents and farmers who grow them in large quantities for sale.
Since this is a greenhouse variety, the geography of its cultivation is quite wide. Momat F1 "Major" can be grown in the regions of central Russia, and even in more northern regions. But the southern regions, such as the Crimea, Kuban, Astrakhan and Rostov Oblasts, or the North Caucasus, are best suited.
The variety of tomato "Major" f1 is primarily salad, so it is usually consumed fresh. Thanks to a combination of microelements and a low content of dry substances, excellent juice is obtained from it. It is rarely used for whole-canning, but it can be used in barrel pickling. It cannot be said that this species has a record yield, it is rather average but rather stable. With proper care and proper planting scheme, you can get 8-12 kg per square meter. m.
Amateurs and professionals among the main advantages of this type of note:
- resistance to major diseases;
- stable yield;
- high taste of fruits;
- beautiful presentation.
Among the shortcomings they note that the variety of tomato "Major" is demanding on the regime of watering and feeding, especially at the stage of active growth.
A photo
In the photo below you can see the appearance of the tomato "Major" f1:
Features of growing
Among the features of this hybrid is worth noting its resistance to most types of pests and diseases. Another feature is that this type of tomato is ideal for dietary nutrition, and the high content of vitamins makes this variety particularly valuable during the recovery period after illness. The variety has an increased shelf life of fruits, they also tolerate transportation.
Shrubs are tomato high, and therefore require mandatory garters and props. The shrub at the growth stage is formed in two stems by pruning. "Major" responds very well to top dressings that contain phosphorus and potassium.
Diseases and pests
Of the possible diseases, "Major" may be subject to cracking of fruits, especially at the stage of ripening. It is possible to get rid of this disease by reducing watering and by applying fertilizer on the basis of nitrate. Other diseases mainly need prophylaxis, such as watering, timely airing of greenhouses, best of all during the daytime, compliance with the lighting regime and the provision of comprehensive feeding.
Since this hybrid variety is recommended for greenhouses, it also has pests characteristic of greenhouses. Of the pests this tomato is often struck by gnawing scoops. Against them use the drug "Strela". Against another pest, characteristic of greenhouse shelters - the greenhouse whitefly, most often used "Confidor".
As you can see, a tomato major variety f1 does not require special skills in care; anyone, even a novice gardener, can handle it. Good luck and good harvest.
