Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Hidalgo F1, its yield
In terms of biological characteristics, the amount of necessary microelements, productivity, taste, tomato Hidalgo sugar F1 has the right to take its rightful place. The variety belongs to the bristle species, it is recommended for cultivation in the garden and under the film.
a brief description of
Sugar Hidalgo bush with bright yellow sun-colored tomatoes weighing 70 - 90 g invariably attracts everyone's attention, looks beautiful not only in the garden, but also on the table, in a jar. The pulp is of average density, the skin is tender, smooth, the fruits justify the name - sweet, with a high content of carotene. The harvest is amazing: from a bush - 57 kg, from 1 m² - 15 - 25 kg. You can try ripe tomatoes from June. The abundant products arrive gradually and steadily.
Its twin, similar to pepper, tomato Hidalgo F1 of the Russian agricultural firm "SeDec", belongs to mid-season varieties. The bush grows up to 50-60 cm, sometimes 80 cm, determinant (with limited growth). Moderate pinching and stable support are required for better development. The leaf is large, the inflorescence is simple.
The value of the hybrid lies in its high fertility, good transportability and safety.
The application is universal - fresh salads, preservation, preparations. Excellent in all respects, the tomato has a number of advantages:
- the weight of an individual specimen ranges from 100 to 120 g, productivity - 7.5 kg / m²;
- red fruit, pleasant taste, dense, with an easily removable skin;
- the time from germination to the beginning of tomato ripening is 105 - 110 days;
- resistance to diseases and pests.
Tomato is not susceptible to short-term weather deterioration. Only in cold and wet summers is it possible for apical rot or brown spotting to occur.
Self-collection of hybrid seeds is impractical. Sowing them does not guarantee the preservation of varietal qualities. Hybrid seeds should be purchased at company stores.
Features of cultivation in soil
The hybrid is picky about sunlight, heat, agricultural technology. Sow 2 months before planting in the garden. The seeds are treated against pests and diseases, no preliminary soaking is required. Germination temperature 22 - 25 ° C. Plants dive when the first pair of leaves appears. They are planted in the garden when the threat of frost has passed (May - June).
The gap between the plants is 50 cm, attachment to the peg is required.
During the summer, tomatoes are weeded, stepchildren, watered. Proper watering will help avoid late blight. Use warm, settled water, watered in the morning or evening at the root, avoiding moisture on the foliage. Watering is especially necessary before flowering and ripening.During the season, they are fed several times with complex fertilizer.
Some reviews about the Hidalgo F1 tomato from the gardeners forum:
Summer resident: “I sow the seeds right under the greenhouse film. I warm up the soil for several days under the sun. I sow sparsely, I don't dive plants. I feed the grown seedlings. The first time with urea, the second with slurry. "
Marina: “To get large fruits, tomatoes need to be grown with one stem, their size will be as large as possible. The Hidalgo hybrid is pleasant because it is not whimsical. Despite the fact that it was a rainy summer, the variety did not disappoint with its yield and taste. I definitely advise everyone to plant it. "
Vera: “Hidalgo is a wonderful hybrid. I love him, I plant him every year. You look at a bush with red ones, and your soul rejoices. He does not care about cold, temperature changes, fungal, viral diseases. "
Nikolay: “The family likes the variety. Small, curved "bananas" 10 - 12 cm in length, about 3 cm in diameter, fleshy, sweet. It is convenient to cut into slices for salad. The crop ripens evenly, the fruits are without pith and green spots. You need to plant wide, pinch, tie up. "
Ulyana: “I sow in mid-March, I keep the seedlings on the balcony. I use heating when the frost is outside. There is enough light, but when sowing in February, light is needed. "
Anatoly: “I like Hidalgo, it’s safer to keep him under the film. Delicious fruits, suitable for food, processing. They tolerate transportation from the dacha home well, do not crack. The brush matures gradually. "
Early ripe tomato, large-fruited
These are the qualities that the Gelena F1 can be proud of, a versatile hybrid for open ground and greenhouses.
It will appeal to those gardeners who care about getting an early harvest. The fruits are consumed fresh, for pickles, winter preparations, making pasta, sauces.
A bush of a determinant type, up to 1 m high, needs support and formative pruning. Dense green foliage is characteristic. The first simple inflorescences are laid after 7 leaves, the next - every 2 leaves. The peduncle has an articulation.
Hybrid characteristics:
- tomato weight - 120 - 135 g;
- great taste;
- the fruit is round, dense, slightly ribbed, red, without greening, with 4 or more nests;
- the time to ripening is 85 to 90 days;
- resistant to fungal diseases.
5 - 6 brushes of 6 tomatoes in each are formed on the bush.
Harvesting dates are early July - September. Productivity in open ground up to 4 - 5, in greenhouses - 16 - 18 kg / m².
To obtain production at an earlier date, the bush is cut to 1 - 2 strong stems, determinants - up to 3 - 4 stems. To grow large fruits, their number is normalized during flowering, leaving 4 - 5 flowers on the branches.
After harvesting the main crop, the hybrid continues to grow and set additional fruits. Tomatoes are well transported and stored.
Reliable hero of the Chelyabinsk selection
This definition corresponds to the mid-season, super-large-fruited tomato Yenisei F1. The weight of a bright, even tomato with flesh melting in the mouth reaches 500 g and more. Such a "heavyweight" is served fresh, in a salad, it's nice to drink a glass of juice. It is not suitable for canning with whole fruits due to its large size. The main advantage of the hybrid is the abundant harvest.
Main characteristics:
- Average height - up to 1.5 m.
- Attractive bush habit.
- The period from germination to ripe tomatoes lasts 110 - 120 days.
- The correct shape of the fruit, fine grain, excellent balanced taste.
- Easy adaptation to changing environmental conditions, resistance to late blight.
Every summer resident dreams of a combination of such qualities - the characteristics are impressive, inspire respect, admiration. Poor lighting and cool summers are not a hindrance to high productivity.
Greenhouse conditions
In the Urals, the Yenisei hybrid is recommended to be grown under cover. The tomato is much more productive, larger than its counterparts in the garden. Plants are tied up immediately after planting, subsequently they are stepchildren. The growing system is similar to that described for the vegetable garden, taking into account the following circumstances:
- For better pollination, the plants are periodically shaken or use a brush.
- The temperature of the tomatoes is between 20 and 30 ° C.
- To prevent fungal diseases caused by high humidity, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated.
- Fertilize the soil weekly.
With this care, the first vegetables can be enjoyed in July.
Vegetable growers advise: in autumn, the ripening of the last fruits can be accelerated by pinching the ends of the branches and removing small, defective specimens.
In the assortment of the summer resident, tomatoes different in purpose, use, ripening terms are desirable - salad, for conservation, pickling, early, late varieties. The whole year the family will be with vegetables. The consumer properties of the considered hybrids included in the State Register of the Russian Federation fully comply with these requirements. With proper agricultural technology, productivity will delight the summer resident. It only remains to choose varieties in accordance with personal taste preferences.
