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The tomato was bred by Bejo Zaden breeders from Holland for industrial use. It has been cultivated in our country since 2007. It is recommended for use in open land and in greenhouses in the southern regions.
Torquay F1 refers to plants of a determinant type. Reaching a certain height (in this case - 70-100 centimeters), its growth practically stops. Belongs to mid-early types of tomatoes. Approximately four months pass from the moment the shoots appear to mature.
A distinctive feature of the variety is high resistance to poor climatic conditions, good protection against diseases.
Suitable for the preparation of salads, tomato paste, juices and whole-canning.
Characteristics
Drought tolerant variety. Shtambovidny bush with narrow and short foliage, mainly light green color. The inflorescence is simple. A large number of fruit brushes are tied. On each of which grows 5 or more tomatoes.
Tomatoes themselves are medium-sized, saturated red, weighing 50-80 grams, 5-7 centimeters long. The shape is cylindrical, with elongation at the tip of the fetus. It remotely resembles bell pepper in configuration. The skin is glossy, thin, but dense. Inside there are 2-3 chambers with cream-colored seeds.
The taste is pleasant, with barely noticeable acidity. Productivity - 4.5 kilograms per square meter. Shelf life without freezing is about two weeks.
A distinctive feature of Torquay F1 can be considered a significant amount of lycopene. Due to this property, tomato will be useful for people with cardiovascular diseases and oncology.
Growing Features
It is important to remember that the future crop directly depends on the quality of the seed. It is better to plant seeds in March in a warm, slightly rammed earth, to a depth of one centimeter. Mulch will not be superfluous. Watering is recommended to be carried out exclusively with warm water. Close the containers with sprouts with polyethylene and place them in a room with a temperature of about 23-25 degrees.
When the first shoots appear, remove the film and transfer the plant to a lit place. At this stage, it is very important to observe the following temperature conditions:
- In the first week - 15 degrees.
- Then, before planting seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse - 20-22 degrees.
The pick is produced when the first two leaves appear. Seedlings are transferred to a permanent place from the beginning to the middle of May.
Tomato is easy to clean. In order to achieve decent fruiting, it is enough to perform a number of measures:
- Water as needed (enough twice a week in the evening).
- Periodically loosen the aisles to ensure access of oxygen to the root system (2-3 times a week).
- In time, carry out pinching (the most optimal number of stems is 2-3).
- Weed the beds (helps in the fight against diseases, pests, and soil depletion).
- To carry out three-phase dressing of the plant with useful substances:
- 14 days after planting the seedlings, a complex fertilizer is applied.
- During the formation of the ovaries, phosphorus-potassium mixtures are used.
- When the first tomatoes appear, phosphorus or potassium fertilizer is used.
It should be remembered that the wrong dosage can lead to an increase in nitrates, soil contamination, disruption of tomato growth processes, and even to their irrevocable death.
With the exact implementation of the above methods of care, even a novice gardener can hope for a decent result.
Advantages
The undoubted advantages of the variety include:
- Great yield.
- Fruiting for a long time.
- Resistance to high temperatures.
- Good taste.
- High transportability.
- Long shelf life.
- Protection from a large number of diseases.
- Easy to care.
Diseases and Pests
- Verticillin wilt.
- Parasporosis
- Fusarium
- Stem and root rot.
During the growing season, the plant is susceptible to late blight, which can destroy the entire future crop. Way of struggle - processing Bordeaux mixture or vitriol.
As for pests, it is safe to say that the variety tolerates the presence of a nematode in the soil, but is poorly protected from invasion of aphids and whiteflies. A single use of insecticides (for example, Actellik or Aktara) can help in the fight against them.
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