Breeders endowed the Belfort f1 tomato with high productivity and resistance to dangerous tomato diseases. What other advantages does the variety have?
Description
Belfort f1 is a new early ripening hybrid variety, which is distinguished among all varieties of vegetable crops by its large fruits and good immunity.
The plant type is indeterminate. From the moment the sprouts appear on the surface until the fruit begins to ripen, 90–100 days pass. The height of the large-fruited tomato variety varies from 1.5 to 2 m. The bushes are resistant to verticillium wilt, mosaic, spotted wilt, bronze spot, and cladosporiosis.
In addition, plants are not affected by unfavorable factors such as poor lighting, low and high temperatures.
Due to the short internodes, 8 clusters are formed on one bush. The fruits are round in shape, flattened at the top, and elongated into a thin short “spout” at the bottom. Ripe fruits are colored deep red. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. Wall thickness 10–12 mm, 4–6 seed chambers. Due to their high density, Belfort tomatoes do not crack, tolerate long-distance transportation well, and are stored for a long time.
If all care requirements are met, the fruits weigh 250–300 g. On a formed bush, the weight of the fruit reaches 350 g.
The variety is intended for cultivation in closed ground. The description of the hybrid is confirmed in practice when grown in the first or second rotation.
Features of cultivation and care
The Dutch hybrid has the usual care requirements. When cultivating a large-fruited variety, special attention should be paid to nutrition and shaping. The optimal temperature for the development of tomatoes is +22–+25 ⁰С. At temperatures below +10 ⁰C, the ovary crumbles. To ensure that the appearance of the seedlings does not suffer from lack of light, it is recommended to supplement the plants with phytolamps.
What gardening manipulations need to be performed so that the characteristics of the hybrid correspond to the plant in the garden:
- Watering. Like all tomatoes, the Belfort variety needs a moderate amount of water. When growing crops, long droughts and waterlogging should not be allowed. Both conditions have a detrimental effect on the condition of the plant and its productivity. Depending on the weather, the bushes are watered 1-2 times a week.
- Garter. A tall variety vitally needs support.Therefore, after the seedlings take root in a new place, pegs or a horizontal trellis are installed near it. Secure the stem with twines or pieces of nylon fabric.
- The first time is young plants at the age of 2-3 true leaves, the second - 5-6.
- Feeding. As fertilizers for tomatoes, it is better to use multicomponent mineral mixtures, which, in addition to chemical elements, include amino acids. To make fertilizing effective, it is recommended to do a soil analysis before purchasing fertilizers.
Reviews
According to the opinions posted by experienced farmers on gardening forums, the hybrid corresponds to the manufacturer’s description.
With proper nutrition and the formation of the brushes, the weight of tomatoes is 300–400 g. At the same time, gardeners note that the bush drops fruits if the load on the brush is very large.
Have you grown Belfort f1 tomatoes in a greenhouse? How did the culture manifest itself? Leave reviews to convince gardeners who find it difficult to decide among the many varieties.
