The healthy and tasty fruits of tomatoes have made the plant popular among vegetable growers. The Matador tomato was developed thanks to the work of breeders of the large agricultural company Semco Junior. The originator recommends the hybrid for cultivation on an industrial scale.
General information about the variety
Russian breeders developed tomatoes for cultivation in open ground, film shelters and greenhouses. The location of cultivation depends on climatic conditions.
Characteristics of the plant and description of the appearance of the variety:
- early ripening, up to 115 days pass before the fruit is harvested;
- determinant;
- bush height up to 75 centimeters;
- simple inflorescence;
- medium-sized, green foliage;
- simple inflorescence;
- the stalk has an articulation;
- average fruit size;
- average yield, up to 6 kilograms per square meter of planting;
- resistance to many nightshade diseases - Alternaria and tobacco mosaic;
- transportation of fruits over long distances is permissible;
- there is a possibility of long-term storage.
When grown on an industrial scale, up to 45 tons of fruit are collected from one hectare of planting. The berry is distinguished by the following characteristics:
- cylindrical round shape;
- red color;
- smooth;
- dense;
- has 3–4 nests;
- aromatic;
- thin skin;
- no tendency to crack;
- weight does not exceed 100 grams;
- sweet taste, with sourness.
Consumer reviews indicate the possibility of universal use of fruits. The berry is added as an ingredient to vegetable salads, preparations, pickles and twists.
Growing Tips
The heat-loving plant prefers the seedling method of planting. It is advisable to begin work on sowing seeds in mid-March. Healthy seedlings require compliance with a number of rules:
- mandatory maintenance of temperature conditions not lower than 22 degrees;
- use warm water for irrigation, spray irrigation before emergence;
- the first shoots should receive a sufficient amount of ultraviolet radiation, the duration of daylight should be at least 16 hours;
- preliminary hardening before planting.
IMPORTANT! The best yield is achieved when the tomato is formed into 1–2 stems.
The originator advises planting tomatoes in a greenhouse or open ground in mid-May. For planting, you should use a pattern of 60 by 30–40 centimeters; there should be no more than five tomatoes per square meter of land.
The small size of the bush allows you to place a large number of bushes in a limited area.
To get a good harvest, it is enough to follow the standard rules for caring for tomatoes. A determinate bush does not require staking or installation of supports. Suitable for sowing for beginning gardeners.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all! For tomato lovers, I recommend sowing a Matador tomato. The variety is very unpretentious, the bush is compact, the yield is decent. The fruits are small in size, the weight of individual fruits does not exceed 100 grams. The berry is ideal for whole-fruit pickling and drying. Sweet in taste, it is great for fresh salads. The harvest can be harvested in early August.
Alexander Polikarpov.
Good afternoon! Last summer I tried to plant Matador tomatoes. The plant withstood the cool summer and showed good productivity. Loves feeding and abundant watering. In greenhouse conditions, it is imperative to regularly ventilate the room. Resistant to nightshade diseases. I liked the variety. The ripe berry is small in size and has a good taste. I recommend!
Anastasia Myznikova, 55 years old.
