Tomato Katrina F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Katrina F1 - a hybrid, belongs to the early ripening varieties. It can be grown in open ground and in greenhouses. It is distinguished by its taste characteristics, resistance to external damage, due to which it perfectly transfers long-distance transportation, while maintaining its presentation.

Advantages of the Katrina variety

The variety is a first-generation hybrid, and therefore many vegetable growers and summer residents have already managed to evaluate and approve its properties. Bushes of tomatoes grow powerful, strong with a large abundance of fruits on the hands.

One bush can grow up to a maximum of 1 meter 20 cm. Covered with a small number of small leaves. Usually, from 5 to 7 fruits ripen in one inflorescence. The first fruits ripen on the 85th day after the first shoots.

Fruit characterization

The fruits of the tomato variety Katrina differ from other tomatoes in a number of characteristics:

1. The fruits have a round, slightly flattened shape, a slight ribbing is noticeable next to the stem.
2. Fully ripened tomatoes have a bright red color.
3. The fruit size is average, about 140-150 grams.
4. From one bush you can collect up to 5 kg of the crop.
5. The peel of the fruit is quite dense and smooth, a little glossy.
6. The taste of tomatoes is sweet.
7. High resistance to external influences.
8. The fruits are good for fresh consumption, as well as in preparations, snacks.

The main advantage and at the same time the main characteristic is resistance to pests and diseases. In addition, the variety copes with sudden changes in temperature and weather.

Cultivating varieties

Like many hybrids among tomatoes, the Katrina variety can be grown in greenhouse conditions and in an open area.

1. For planting seedlings using ordinary containers. Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5 cm. At this stage, it is very important to loosen the soil and moisten. Loosening is necessary for the normal formation of the root system, the timely growth of all plants. The soil should "breathe." Instead of watering, simply spray with warm water. You need to know the measure so as not to overmoisten the soil, since excess moisture can adversely affect the formation of seedlings.
2. Pick-up is recommended when the first leaves appear. Throughout the period of growing seedlings, the application of inorganic (mineral) fertilizers is required, maintaining the optimum temperature.
3. It should be borne in mind that the culture can react painfully to a transplant at a constant place of growth when the root system is open. In this case, growth slows down, the fruits ripen much later. To avoid this, it is recommended to use peat pots to protect the roots.
4. To form a stem when growing this variety is not required. The only thing necessary is to provide the bushes in the growth process - a garter to the supports.
5. After 14 days after diving to a constant place of growth, loosening the soil should be carried out to provide oxygen access to the root system. This will help the plant grow and develop normally. Watering should be as the soil dries. Watering should be moderate.

To evenly distribute nutrition and moisture for the plant, experienced gardeners recommend mulching the land using grass. In general, the Katrina variety is not demanding to care for and produces a wonderful harvest.

Grade Reviews

Most vegetable growers leave positive feedback about Tomato Katrina. Among the main advantages are:

1. Ripening of all fruits at one time.
2. Good immunity, ability to withstand diseases and pests, which is extremely important, because in this case it is not necessary to process tomatoes with chemicals, poisons. The less chemistry used in the cultivation, the better.

Reviews

1. Vladimir, 35 years old: After reading a lot of positive reviews about the variety, I decided to try to grow on my site. Planted using seedlings. Bushes are compact: three pieces fit on 1 m2. For better root development, placed compost at the bottom of the pits. As a result, all the bushes gave large, bright red fruits. It is worth noting that tomatoes hold their shape perfectly. Even as part of the blanks, they maintain a smooth, round shape.
2. Tatyana, 40 years old: Try to grow a variety of "Katrina" advised a neighbor in the country. More precisely, I saw her tomatoes, and after I tried one, I also decided to plant this variety, and she gave advice on how best to grow the variety. As a result, using the recommendations of a neighbor and my experience in growing vegetables, I received ripe fruit together, which made me very happy. I use these tomatoes for winter snacks, pickles. I recommend.

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