A high-yielding universal variety, early ripening, resistant to diseases such as bacteriosis and macrosporiosis. Suitable for growing in unfavorable conditions. The plant is graceful, bushy, up to 0.8 m high. Tomato Madonna f1 is characterized by sweet, sugary round-shaped fruits with excellent taste.
Description of the variety
The hybrid is intended for cultivation in open ground or under film covering. The variety is universal, has excellent taste both fresh and canned.
Main characteristics:
- species - early ripening, determinate;
- inflorescence simple, leaf small;
- weight - 120 g;
- height - 65–70 cm.
The plant has a stalk with an articulation. The fruits are round, smooth, of medium density, do not crack. The tomatoes are fleshy and bright red in color. There are an average of 3–4 nests on a bush. The ripening period is 85–90 days.
Features of planting and growing
Seeds are planted for seedlings at the end of March. Planting in the soil - in early May, planting density - 70x40 cm. The soil should contain a sufficient amount of humus and nutrients. Sandy loam and light loamy soil in mechanical composition are more suitable.
Seeds are sown to a depth of 1–1.5 cm, at a soil temperature of +20 °C. For prevention purposes, seedlings are treated with fungicides.
Requires staking and shaping of plants. The culture is thermophilic and demanding of sunlight. Heat is one of the main factors affecting the growth, ripening and yield of tomato. The description suggests that when growing in greenhouses, it is important to monitor the air humidity, which should not exceed 60%. Otherwise, the crop will become less resistant to fungal diseases, which will significantly affect the yield.
Friendly fruiting. The first fruits can be obtained 95 days after germination. Productivity is 15 kg/m². Finished products can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well.
The variety is resistant to late blight and fusarium wilt.
Product reviews
Gardeners note many advantages of the variety. It is worth noting its good adaptation to film shelter and growing in a greenhouse. The plants are easy to care for and produce a good harvest. The fruits retain their marketable appearance for a long time.
The bushes are powerful and well developed, making it easy to collect fruits.Reviews say that tomatoes retain their shape and color throughout the entire fruiting period.
Tomatoes are delicious, used fresh or for pickling. Quite early, not afraid of sudden changes in weather. Resistance to drought, excessive heat, and soil salinity is noted. Due to its positive qualities, the variety is popular among both experienced and novice gardeners.
