The “Indio F1” tomato was produced by breeders of the Japanese company Sakata Seed. Recommended for outdoor cultivation, this hybrid is very disease resistant. The hybrid received good reviews from domestic farmers.
Appearance
Main characteristics of tomato: growing season 105-115 days. The tomato has a powerful stem and many leaves that protect the fruit well from sunburn. The foliage is rich green in color and has a regular shape. The hybrid “Indio F1” is not planted, but supports are made, since the fruits are quite large and fall off the bush. The first ovaries form above the 5th leaf. During the season it can produce about 5-6 bunches of tomatoes.Each cluster has 4-5 fruits of the same size and shape. The yield of the hybrid is high, about 12 kg per square meter.
Description: Tomato fruits “Indio F1” are cylindrical, “cream”, red. There are 3 seed cells inside. The weight of the fruits of this variety, depending on growing and care conditions, is from 120 to 200 grams. The average length of the fruit is 8 cm. It has a pleasant taste.
It has proven itself excellent in pickles and canned food. The “cream” shape makes the fruit even more attractive and allows the fruit to pass into the jar, where the tomatoes look very nice.
The variety tolerates transportation well. After being removed from the root at the stage of milky ripeness, the fruits are stored and ripened for up to 4-5 months in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
Advice and agricultural technology
Disinfection of seeds is a mandatory procedure, which will eliminate many fungal diseases of tomatoes in the future. Soaking the seed material can be carried out for 10-12 hours in warm water or aloe juice. It is necessary to sow seeds in light, fertile soil.
To obtain a high-quality harvest, it is important to observe the following temperatures:
- Temperature 23-25 for seed germination.
- After germination 20-22 degrees.
- At night the temperature is 14-15, and during the day 19-20 degrees.
- Be sure to harden the seedlings outdoors in the evenings or early mornings for about 1-2 weeks before planting.
Watering is carried out as the soil dries out. Seedlings should only be selected that are healthy, not elongated, with a developed root system and a thick stem. You should not plant many plants nearby. Optimally 3-5 per square meter. Mulching the soil prevents the growth of weeds and also further enriches it with organic matter.Tomatoes should only be watered with warm water early in the morning or in the evening when the soil temperature is below 20 degrees.
Features of the variety
Reviews of the Indio F1 tomato note that planting bushes in a greenhouse does not increase the yield. This variety feels better when cultivated in open ground. Stress-resistant and shade-tolerant tomatoes can withstand temperature changes, as well as dry periods.
Feeding and processing
Fertilizer must be produced on time according to the following scheme:
- 2 grams per bush of nitrogen fertilizers (before the plants flower);
- 1-2 grams per bush potash fertilizers (after flowering);
- Every 7-10 days calcium nitrate 1-2 grams per bush;
- "Biogrow" or other biostimulant according to the dosage in the annotation.
Treatment against pests and diseases is carried out before the plants bloom, at least 10 days before harvest. The alternation of chemicals should be carried out in accordance with their compatibility, as well as their duration of action.
