Dutch breeders from the Seminis company developed the hybrid tomato "Florida" F1 specifically for mass production. As they themselves put it: this tomato is endowed with a “keeping quality” gene, which allows the tomatoes to retain their presentation and excellent taste for longer.
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Features of the variety
The full name of the tomato is “Florida 47.” F1 is a mid-early hybrid of the determinate type. Full ripening of the fruit occurs after 110-115 days from the moment of germination.
Description of the plant:
- The bushes are low-growing with a strong stem, rarely growing more than 70 cm in height.
- The powerful root system goes 1.5-2.5 m underground.
- Wide leaves protect fruits well from sunburn.
- Clusters form through the leaf, bloom profusely and set fruit throughout the growing season.
- From 3 to 5 fruits are formed on each brush.
- The tomato is highly resistant to temperature changes, does not bake in the sun and continues to bear fruit in unfavorable weather conditions.
- Another advantage of the Florida tomato is increased immunity to a number of common tomato diseases.
Fruit characteristics:
- the shape of the fruit is flat-round, slightly ribbed;
- average weight from 200 to 250 grams;
- the skin is dense and smooth, not prone to cracking;
- When fully ripe, the fruits acquire a bright red color;
- the flesh is fleshy and juicy.
The undeniable advantage of tomatoes is the hardness and presentation of the fruit, which they are able to preserve for 2-3 months. Tomatoes of the Florida F1 variety are extremely resistant to mechanical damage, so they can withstand transportation well, even over long distances.
Agricultural technology
Tomato "Florida" is recommended for growing in open ground throughout the summer-autumn period. But reviews indicate that in central Russia it is better to grow this hybrid in greenhouse conditions.
- Taking into account the peculiarities of cultivation, seeds for seedlings can be sown from the beginning of March until the end of May.
- The ideal temperature for germination is +22-24 degrees.
- 10-12 days after germination, when the seedlings have already formed their first true leaf, it is time to pick. When replanting, it is recommended to shorten the roots of the sprouts by a third, this promotes the formation of a fibrous root system.
- 7-14 days before planting, the sprouts must begin to harden.
- At the age of 35-40 days, young bushes can be planted in open ground, provided that the threat of frost has passed.
- When choosing a place to plant tomatoes, keep in mind that “Florida” needs sunlight and moderate humidity. Ideal predecessors would be cucumbers, early cabbage or onions.
- Planting pattern 60 x 60 cm or 50 x 70 cm.
- As they grow, the bushes may need to be tied to stakes or a trellis. It is also possible to grow it spread out.
- Plants respond well to periodic fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers.
- They do not require special care. Watering can be carried out using the irrigation method. Tomatoes can suffer from high humidity, so you need to make sure that the soil is just damp, not wet.
Thanks to its amazing productivity, high marketable and transportable qualities, the Florida hybrid tomato is very popular among farmers.
