Tomato Empire f1 is a productive indeterminate plant whose height reaches 1.5-2 meters. The variety was bred by Russian breeders and is suitable for growing in a greenhouse or in open ground.
Plant characteristics
The plant is tall, much taller than other types of tomatoes. Therefore, the tomato requires gartering and pinching. Gardeners form several stems. There are many leaves on the bush, they are large and dark green in color. The tomato has simple inflorescences. The tomato annually gives its owner a generous harvest. On average, a bush yields 9 kg. The tomato is mid-early and after 90 days you can get the first tasty fruits.
Description of fruits
The tomato has elongated, cream-shaped fruits of bright red color and an elongated spout. At maturity they are orange-red in color. The fruits are medium in size and grow up to 150 grams. Tomatoes are characterized by their versatility. They are used both for fresh salads and for preservation. Gardeners have noticed that delicious recipes are obtained by pickling such vegetables.
When preserved, the fruit does not lose its properties and does not burst due to its dense peel. In addition, these tomatoes are characterized by good keeping quality and transportability. Often, the variety is used for commercial purposes because the fruits have a good appearance for a long time.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Empire variety has many positive aspects and almost no negative ones. The tomato has a good immune system, so diseases such as late blight or verticillium and brown leaf spot are not scary. In addition, the hybrid is resistant to other diseases.
Fruits with good characteristics, such as keeping quality and transportability. The tomato cannot boast of early ripeness, but every year it pleases the owner with a good harvest. There is only one negative side - the need for pinning and gartering.
How to sow and care
Before planting the seeds, they are treated with a weak solution of manganese. Seeds need to be planted in fertilized soil. The land is fertilized with peat or humus. After the seeds have hatched and seedlings have appeared, the plants dive. This is done to make the plant stronger.
Plants are planted at two months of age. Before planting seedlings in open ground, the plants need to be hardened off. The bushes grow large and love space.Therefore, 2-3 plants are usually planted per square meter.
Tomatoes do not require special care. The main thing is regular watering, loosening the soil and periodic feeding.
Reviews of tomato Empire f1
Ekaterina, 29 years old
I am very glad that I discovered this variety for myself. Although the bush is large and tall, the yield is always good. Usually the variety bears fruit until frost. So back in November, the whole family eats fresh tomatoes. The variety is not at all problematic, does not require special care, I tied it up and am happy all season long, periodically watering and feeding it. I recommend.
