The mid-early hybrid Tornado f1 is a tall determinate plant. In greenhouse conditions, the variety is characterized by good yield and quality of fruits. In open ground, the crop is grown mainly in the southern regions.
Distinctive features of the variety
A tomato variety of Russian selection, patented in 1998. The bushes are medium-leaved, standard. The height of the main stem is 150–190 cm. Recommended planting pattern: 3 units per 1 sq. m. The yield is 6–8 kg per bush.
Ripe tomatoes are red in color, neat and round in appearance. Average weight of Tornado fruit: 60–80 g, in the southern regions up to 120 g.Universal purpose. Used:
- for preparations and preservation;
- fresh salads and juice;
- whole salting.
The taste of the Tornado tomato, according to gardeners, is sweetish, with a real “tomato” aroma. There is no “rigid frame” characteristic of some varieties. There is a slight tendency to cracking; the fruits are not suitable for long-term storage. The crop tolerates transportation well.
The culture is genetically resistant to diseases:
- TMV, cladosporiosis.
- Fusarium, verticillium.
Dry matter content in tomato pulp: 5%.
Features of agricultural technology
To successfully grow a Tornado tomato, it is necessary to exclude temperature changes. Sudden changes during the growing season will negatively affect the characteristics of the crop. Keep the soil slightly moist - this will help avoid cracks in the tomato skin. The beds under the tomatoes are mulched with rotted compost. Also used:
- peat;
- straw, hay, chopped grass without seeds;
- tree bark and sawdust.
A polyethylene film is placed on the mulch layer; non-woven materials such as Agrotex or spunbond are suitable instead of film. Decaying organic matter will turn into humus and make the soil more fertile. Mulch will act as a barrier to evaporation from the surface and stop the growth of weeds. Tomatoes grown in this way are more productive and cause less trouble in the garden.
Stepchildren standard tomatoes develop poorly, therefore, the plant does not waste nutrients on excess greens. It is still necessary to remove “empty” shoots in order to form one stem - a standard. If the bushes bend under the weight of the crop, install a vertical support.
The ripening of a mid-early tomato hybrid occurs 100–110 days from the moment of planting the seedlings.
Fertilizer balance
To make tomato bushes compact, limit the amount of nitrogen. If the soil has been mulched with humus, then nitrogen-containing fertilizing is not required. During the active growing season, tomatoes of the Tornado variety are supported with a nutrient solution (per 20 liters of water):
- 1 liter of liquid mullein;
- 2 tbsp. l nitrophoska
Water Tornado tomatoes strictly at the root, 0.5 liters of liquid per plant. Fertilizers are also applied by foliar application; for this purpose, the content of active substances is halved. Experienced gardeners advise alternating these two methods.
The commercial characteristics of the Tornado f1 tomato make it possible to grow the crop on farms. Owners of small gardens who liked the description of the variety will be interested in taking up this tall, colorful plant.
