Description of the Erkol tomato variety, characteristics and productivity

The Erkol tomato is a hybrid, the compact plant attracts with uniform fruit ripening and resistance to diseases.

Features of the variety

The description of Erkol f1 tomatoes will make it possible to easily grow them on the site, without worrying about the harvest, just taking into account all the necessary requirements.

Plant:

• Bush: determinant.
• Height: 55–70 cm.
• Inflorescence: intermediate.
• Ripening period: 100-110 days.

Fruit:

• View: cylindrical.
• Weight: 110-130 gr.
• Color: red.
• Taste: excellent.
• Density: high.
• Number of cameras: 2–3 pcs.
• Transportability: high.
• Storage period: 1.5–2 months.

Planting and leaving

Seeds for seedlings are planted 2 months before the intended planting in the ground. At the phase of appearance of 2 true leaves, a dive is made. In order to reduce the stress level, when transplanting to a permanent place, the seedlings are hardened. This is done as follows, she is taken out into the street for 20 minutes. Gradually, over 1–2 weeks, this time is increased to 8 or more hours.

2-stem formation is recommended.

After transplanting to a permanent place, the plant should be fed at least 2 times per season. Weeding, loosening and watering do not differ in any way. 1 m² 6–7 plants are planted.

The tomato is suitable for growing in open ground, greenhouses and under a film cover.

Disease susceptibility

As the characteristics of the Erkol tomato show, they are immune to most diseases. It:

1. Cladosporium.
2. Powdery mildew.
3. Fusarium wilting.
4. Verticillary wilting
5. Fusarium root rot.
6. Tobacco mosaic
7. Nematode.
8. Stemphilium.

The number of fruits and their use

With proper agricultural technology, Erkol tomatoes give a good harvest. The fruits ripen almost simultaneously. From 1 plant, you can collect 1.5-2 kg of tomato.

The use of tomatoes is universal. Very well suited for fresh salads, festive table decorations. Suitable for winter harvesting in any form and whole-fruit and processed.

One of the varieties of tomatoes that can be skinned can be used for harvesting in this form.

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Positive and negative characteristics of the variety

The highlighted qualities, ranked positive and negative, help the summer resident to better navigate when choosing a variety.

Pros:

• Suitability for long-term transportation of fruits, while maintaining the presentation.
• Disease resistant
• Suitable for mechanical cleaning.
• The fruits are versatile.
• Adapts to any weather conditions.
• Productivity.

Minuses:

• Self-harvested seeds do not retain parental genes.

The opinions of summer residents regarding the Erkol f1 variety

Additional information that is not in the description can be obtained by reading reviews. It is in them that gardeners share their experience and talk about the characteristics of the variety.

• Nadya. The first experience was successful. The tomatoes grew surprisingly to everyone. The harvest was amazing. Formed into one stem. Tomatoes were used for canning, solely because of their "convenient" shape.

Erkol, like all hybrid varieties, is very hardy. Thanks to this quality, it is chosen by many summer residents as one of the main varieties for cultivation.