In the southern regions of Russia, almost all varieties of tomatoes can be grown, but it is quite difficult to find hybrids of nightshade crops for cultivation in cool climates. One of these varieties is the Marfa tomato. Even under unfavorable weather conditions, the bushes produce a bountiful harvest.
Description of the tomato hybrid Marfa
The tomato belongs to the first generation hybrids. The variety was bred by Dutch breeders.It is included in the state register of the Russian Federation as a variety intended for cultivation in open ground in the central and northern regions of the country, including in the Urals and Siberia.
Tomato variety Marfa F1 belongs to tall, interdeterminate hybrids. The height of the stem can be 1.7 meters. The plants themselves are not spreading, with medium foliage. The leaves are small in size, rich light green in color, and have an ordinary shape. The bushes have a powerful root system. The inflorescence of the Marfa variety is simple. The very first inflorescence is formed after 7-8 leaves, subsequent ones - every 3 leaves.
The hybrid belongs to late varieties. Fruiting begins 135 days after germination.
The main characteristic of this variety of tomato is the presence of immunity to such common diseases as fusarium wilt, tobacco mosaic virus, verticillium, and cladosporiosis.
Tomatoes can be cultivated not only in garden beds, but also in greenhouses and greenhouse shelters. The bushes tolerate unfavorable weather and sharp drops in temperature.
Characteristics of the fruits of the hybrid Marfa F1
The fruiting period of tomatoes begins in the second half of July and ends with the appearance of the first frost.
Description of fruits:
- The weight of ripe Marfa tomato fruits can reach up to 150 grams;
- Good yield throughout the entire fruiting period;
- Up to 8 fetuses can form in one cyst;
- One bush can produce up to 7 kg of vegetables;
- Tomatoes have a neat round shape;
- The pulp is juicy, not watery. The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness;
- The skin is smooth, not ribbed, dense, a small depression and yellow-red spots may form near the stalk;
- There are a small number of seeds inside the fruit;
- The hue of ripe vegetables is rich red;
- After harvesting, vegetables can be stored for quite a long time without spoiling;
- The tomatoes are of good presentation and are ideal for sale;
- Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption. You can also make delicious juices, sauces, ketchups and soups from them. Small tomatoes can be canned whole. During pickling, vegetables do not crack and retain their shape.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Marfa F1 hybrid
Reviews about the Marfa F1 tomato from those farmers who grew it on their plots are generally only positive.
Description of advantages:
- Good seed germination;
- Harvest stability throughout the plant growing season;
- Long fruiting period;
- Taste of ripe tomatoes;
- After harvesting, the fruits can be stored for a long time;
- Resistance to many tomato diseases;
- Suitable for growing in northern regions;
- Tolerates unfavorable climate and decreased daily temperatures.
No deficiencies were found in the variety. The only caveat is the need to tie the bushes to the support. If this is not done, the stems may break due to the heaviness of the fruit.
Features of caring for Marfa variety tomatoes
Almost all varieties of tomatoes can produce a good harvest with minimal care. It is enough to regularly water the bushes, hill up, remove weeds and loosen the soil. But, if you care for the seedlings more thoroughly, you can increase the yield significantly.
Before sowing seeds, they can be heated to ensure germination percentage. To do this, the planting material needs to be placed in a small bag and placed on the battery for several days. Then they need to be soaked in a special solution that promotes the germination of sprouts.For example, Epin or a solution of potassium humate.
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the ground for planting seedlings. This can be done with the onset of autumn, immediately after all the harvest from the site has been harvested. The soil is dug up and watered with a solution of copper sulfate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of warm water).
With the onset of spring, another fertilizing is introduced. In a bucket you need to mix peat, humus and sawdust. Add 3 tbsp to the organic fertilizer mixture. l. superphosphate and 500 grams of wood ash.
Then the substrate should be dug up again and watered with lime solution. All these procedures are carried out 10 days before planting seedlings in the ground. You can also add organic fertilizers containing nitrogen to the soil. This will promote more active growth of seedlings.
If tomato seedlings have stretched out too much while staying at home, they are planted lying down. Additional roots are formed on the buried stem, and the bushes themselves grow faster.
Regular application of mineral fertilizers containing magnesium to the soil will help increase productivity. Magnesium sulfate or Mag-Boron can be used as fertilizing.
Every year, areas for cultivating tomatoes must be changed. If you grow seedlings in the same area every year, then every year the harvest will get worse and worse.
By following these simple rules for caring for tomatoes, you can achieve excellent results.
