10 years ago, after variety testing, the “President” tomato was entered into the state register. We owe the emergence of this hybrid to Holland, whose selection has always been famous for the marketability of vegetables and optimal yield. After testing the hybrid in the fields of Russia, experts confirmed its suitability.
Now the crop appears in any region of the country for cultivation both in open soil and under film cover. The full name of this tomato variety is “President 2 f1”, which appeared thanks to the Monsanto company. Tomatoes fully justify their name, according to their characteristics, which we will present below.
Characterizing the “President”
Tomatoes "President" are early, indeterminate tomato hybrid. The plant can grow up to three meters. Since the bush is tall, it is supposed to be tied to an appropriate support, formed and pinched. The manufacturer advises to form the plant into one or two stems.
The inflorescence is intermediate in nature; The very first one begins the bookmark above sheets 7-9. Gartering will not cause any difficulties, since the leaves of the bush are small and dark green in color. The same can be noted about the presence of stepsons: this variety does not have them in abundance, so the procedure will not be labor-intensive.
The main characteristic of the variety is large-fruited. Despite the fact that the plant’s habit is massive, holding clusters with five or six 300 gram fruits will not be easy. Although constantly tying up bushes requires strength, the thought of enjoying the best harvest inspires you to follow all the necessary instructions. If you grow tomatoes with the right formation, without overloading, then every square meter will give you up to 5 kilograms of high quality fruit.
The fruits are the pride of the President tomato
The target orientation of the “President” tomato is extremely clear to all experienced gardeners. In other words, the tomato initially meant a profitable sale, which means it must meet certain indicators. And the first thing that comes to mind is the proper presentation, the so-called “rosiness” of the vegetables themselves.
The description of the variety in terms of its fruits is as follows:
- The average weight of each vegetable is from 200 to 300 grams;
- The light of a tomato is absolutely natural - a bright scarlet hue, typical of crops in general;
- The fruits of the hybrid are leveled, large, round and flattened at the “poles”;
- The pulp is dense, resistant to deformation, juicy and melts in the mouth;
- One tomato has four chambers;
- When cutting fruits, a small amount of liquid comes out;
- The skin of the crop is hard and durable;
- Reliability of transportation on Russian roads.
In conditions of difficult weather conditions, humidity and temperature changes, this variety retains its original appearance for up to 20 days.
In culinary terms, the “President f1” variety is optimal for salad preparations, tomato paste, and for making juices.
About growing "President"
The high yield of the described crop is achieved by gardeners with very little effort. You just have to remember to strengthen and garter as necessary. And the conditions for growing “President” are very unpretentious - sun, moderate humidity, regular elimination of weeds, timely hilling. In addition, tomatoes can be grown in various conditions convenient for you - in a greenhouse, in open ground, on a trellis.
The crop may acquire late blight due to excessive air humidity. Features of such prevention include good ventilation of the area or treatment with a special Bordeaux mixture.
In terms of pests, tomato can be affected by whiteflies and spider mites. To eliminate them, it is good to use Fitoverm and Actellik, as well as fumigate the area with colloidal sulfur.
Those who have planted these tomatoes in the garden know that the intended result will not be very expensive, and the vegetables themselves will pay for any of your expenses.The fruits described above, which are distinguished by their sweetness and aesthetics, will decorate not only garden beds, but also storage rooms, for example, in jars with pickles or in special boxes when fresh. You will truly become the owner of “presidential” tomato wealth.
About the advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Some believe that the main advantage of this variety is its early fruiting. The high quality of the fruit and the ease of cultivation are also noted. These features make it possible to start harvesting vegetables and tasting them as early as July. In terms of disadvantages, some reviews note the need to erect high trellises and pegs for garter if the height of the bush approaches three meters.
However, during its existence, the hybrid has already won a stable army of fans. After the first cultivation, such tomatoes are regular guests of the beds.
So, our tomato “President” is an industrial variety to please garden lovers with its tall growth and numerous vegetable masterpieces in the shortest possible time. It goes well with salad variations, as an addition to young borscht or as a source for our favorite tomato juice.
