Tomatoes have long occupied pride of place in the beds of Russian gardeners. Tomato Michel F1 has become a worthy representative of the nightshade family and has found its admirers far beyond the borders of its homeland. The first bush was bred by Japanese breeders, and in 2009 it was registered in the Russian Federation.
General information
Tomatoes are suitable for cultivation in different climatic conditions. The originator recommends the variety for growing in film shelters. Description and characteristics of tomato:
- Early ripening, the berries are ready for picking 100 -110 days from planting;
- Stable yield, up to 4 kilograms of fruit per bush;
- The bush reaches 2 meters in height;
- Up to 7 fruits are formed in one brush;
- Indeterminate;
- Standard;
- Powerful stem;
- Good foliage;
- Resistance to many nightshade diseases;
- Handles transportation;
- Good keeping quality.
The plant shows good results in the southern regions of Russia and in temperate climates. General information about fruits:
- Aligned;
- Round-flat shape;
- Large, the weight of one tomato reaches 220 grams;
- Medium density;
- Red color, in finished condition;
- Number of cameras – 3-4;
- Contains up to 6% dry matter;
- Not watery;
- Juicy;
- Fragrant;
- Sugar taste.
The fruits can be used in various ways. They are suitable for canning and preparing food for the winter. The berries are processed into tomato products: paste, sauce, juice. Fresh tomato variety Michel f1 is a good component of vegetable salads.
Recommendations for cultivation
The plant, like most members of the family, prefers the seedling method of planting. A number of simple rules will help you grow healthy tomato seedlings:
- Sowing seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters;
- Maintaining the room temperature not lower than +22 degrees;
- Using universal soil for tomatoes;
- Before the sprouts appear, cover the planting with film;
- After germination, transplant the seedlings into separate pots;
- Provide seedlings with 16 hours of daylight;
- Regular watering with water at room temperature;
- Harden off 7-10 days before planting.
IMPORTANT! To get the best harvest, you need to form the plant into 1 stem.
It is not recommended to place more than 5 tomato bushes on 1 square meter of land. The variety responds positively to abundant watering and fertilizers containing calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Mandatory care measures include:
- Feed up to 6 times during the summer;
- Watering with warm water in the evening or morning;
- Loosening the soil;
- Weeding;
- Tying with synthetic materials;
- Installation of supports.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon! After positive reviews about the tomato, Michelle f1 decided to test it for herself. The fruits ripened after 4 months, the plant turned out to be unpretentious in care. Loves abundant watering and fertilizing, it definitely needs to be tied up. The yield is good; we managed to get 12 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter of planting. I recommend!
Evgenia Sizova, 54 years old.
I advise all lovers of large-fruited tomatoes to try the Michel variety. The hybrid shows high productivity. The fruits are juicy, sweet and very aromatic. Suitable for salads, excellent for fresh consumption.
Valeria Petrova, 63 years old.
