Tomato Emperor f1 or Chu-Fu Empire is the result of selection by Chinese scientists and belongs to the tall varieties of early ripening fruit with good yield. The average time to obtain the first fruit harvest is from 95 to 100 days. The plant belongs to the indeterminate species and is distinguished by its tall growth of bushes, the height of which reaches 1.8-2 meters.
A distinctive quality of the plant is its ability to easily tolerate temperature changes and frequent changes in weather conditions. Cultivation can be carried out both outdoors and in closed greenhouses.
Advantages of the type
Tomatoes have gained popularity due to their ability to be used raw and in cooking; thanks to their delicious sugary pulp, cooked dishes acquire a special taste. The advantages of the variety include:
- good resistance to environmental changes;
- the ability to quickly recover from stress;
- aesthetic appearance of large fruits;
- the ability to show high yields when grown in difficult climatic regions.
The plant is loved by gardeners because of its unpretentiousness to growing conditions and persistent immunity to most tomato diseases. A minor drawback is the requirement for the composition and treatment of the soil, the presence of minerals and fertilizers.
Features of the fruit
The fruits of the Emperor Chu Fu tomato are large, the weight of one tomato reaches from 400 to 600 grams. Vegetables are distinguished by their rounded flat shape and bright reddish color. There is a small point at the bottom of the vegetable. During the period of final ripening, some fruits can acquire a slight shade of yellow.
Large fruits can acquire slight ribbing. Reviews from gardeners in Ukraine and Russia indicate that tomatoes have a watermelon flavor and aroma.
The variety is distinguished by its high yield rates. On average, one bush can produce up to 9 kg of tomatoes. Thanks to their thick, strong skin, tomatoes do not crack and can withstand storage and transportation conditions well.
Features of care
The plant is grown by seedlings. Sowing is carried out in the second half of February. It is recommended to pre-prepare the seeds by soaking the planting material in a solution of 2.5 liters of warm water and a teaspoon of baking soda.For seeds, it is recommended to prepare the following soil composition:
- 10 parts of earth, including turf, sand, humus;
- 50 grams of superphosphate;
- 1 liter of wood ash;
- 50 grams of urea.
Cultivation is carried out at a temperature of 23-24 C0, with a gradual decrease in temperature closer to the time of transplantation to a permanent place.
Seedlings can be planted after reaching a height of 3 cm. Until then, planting is recommended to be done once every week. More frequent watering can lead to the appearance of blackleg. The distance between each bush should be from 70 to 90 cm, and 1-1.5 meters between rows is sufficient. The first watering is carried out 7 days after planting, for which only warm water is used.
Due to their high growth, adult bushes require additional support in the form of tying.
