The Micah tomato is grown in greenhouses and vegetable gardens, and farmers plant it in the fields. This super-determinate hybrid was developed by crossing other varieties of the crop. Based on the characteristics and description of the variety, the purpose of creating this tomato was to grow early tomatoes that managed to ripen before the period when they begin to die from late blight.
Characteristics of the variety
The Mikhey tomato does not grow higher than a meter and almost does not produce stepsons, which makes the formation of the bush easier and saves time on caring for the crop. The hybrid has large green leaves; the first inflorescence forms above the sixth. The fruit is characterized by:
- medium density;
- flat-round shape;
- slight ribbing.
Ripe tomatoes have a bright red color, while unripe tomatoes have a light green tint. The weight of one fruit ranges from 100 to 150 g. They ripen together, the first tomatoes are harvested 100 days after the appearance of the ovary.
Main advantages
Tomato yield reaches 8 kg per square meter. Compared to most hybrids, this mid-early tomato variety has good taste and aroma. Numerous positive reviews about the Micah F1 tomato can be heard from summer residents who have been growing the first generation hybrid on their site for many years.
The advantages of tomato include:
- increased cold resistance;
- friendly and abundant fruiting;
- adaptability to an unfavorable environment.
Tomatoes are stored for a long time and do not lose their presentation when transported over long distances.. The fruits ripen in inclement weather and insufficient light. The plant is not afraid of many diseases, is rarely exposed to fusarium, has good resistance to cladosporiosis, and does not suffer from the tobacco mosaic virus.
Features of care
The productivity and quality of fruits of the tomato variety Mikhei F1, in addition to compliance with agricultural technology, depends on the seeds. It is impossible to collect them yourself from hybrids, but you need to purchase them annually in specialized stores; it is easy to buy a fake at the market.
You shouldn’t plant seeds too early, but in order to enjoy tomatoes already in mid-July, you need to correctly calculate when to do it. Mid-early tomato seedlings are sent into the ground after 50–55 days, when frosts are no longer expected. Bushes are planted:
- with a developed root;
- thick stem;
- with 8 leaves.
When the tomato begins to rise, you need to leave a few sprouts, this variety loves thick planting. The bush is formed with two or three stems, which takes more time, but guarantees high yield. If you remove all the stepsons, the crop stops growing. Pinch leaves and pagons in sunny weather, which helps to avoid infection.
Micah F1 does not have any special requirements for the soil, but you should not choose a place for it where eggplants or potatoes previously grew, since the crop can pick up a nematode. The bushes are well received when planted on a cloudy day. Feed the tomatoes mullein, chicken droppings, mineral fertilizers needed every two weeks. To ensure that the sun evenly illuminates the fruits, it is better to tie up even low bushes.
Tomato Micah F1 is used fresh in salads; tomatoes are suitable for pickling, extracting juice, and making ketchup.
