Through the efforts of breeders, today it is possible to obtain universal varieties of plants adapted to bear fruit in the most difficult conditions. The universal tomato Severenok f1 is a modern hybrid in demand among gardeners in different regions of Russia.
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General description of the variety
The Severenok tomato variety was bred through the efforts of the Aelita agricultural company and produces a consistently good harvest in greenhouse conditions and open ground. Description of appearance and features:
- ultra-early, fruit ripening time does not exceed 95 days;
- average yield, up to 4 kg of berries per bush per season;
- the fruits ripen at the same time;
- simple inflorescence;
- determinate bush;
- the maximum height of the plant does not exceed 75 cm;
- medium foliage;
- resistant to most diseases of the nightshade family;
- unpretentious;
- able to bear fruit in poor soils and dry conditions;
- tolerates transportation well;
- long-term storage possible.
The versatility of the variety made it possible to grow it in all regions of Russia. In the middle zone, tomatoes feel comfortable in greenhouse conditions, and in the south in open ground.
Fruit characteristics:
- flat-round shape;
- there is slight ribbing closer to the stalk;
- average size of berries, with a maximum weight of up to 150 grams in greenhouse growing conditions;
- mature color - deep red;
- sweet taste with sourness;
- juicy, meaty;
- fragrant.
Tomatoes of this variety make delicious vegetable salads. Tomatoes are suitable for canning, pickling, making purees, pastes and juices. Berry rich in vitamins.
Secrets of a good harvest
The best way to grow the variety is from seedlings. The start time of preparatory work depends on the region. For central Russia, it is better to start planting in mid-spring, April. Recommendations for growing seedlings:
- prepare containers for seedlings and fill them with soil; complex soil for tomatoes is suitable;
- sowing depth 1.5-2 cm;
- maintaining the temperature in the room with seedlings at least 21 degrees;
- regular watering;
- provide the plant with a constant source of natural or artificial lighting - fluorescent lamps;
- The variety is picked after the appearance of two true leaves.
Before planting, the plant should be hardened off. Seedlings begin to be taken outside a week before the expected planting date. Experienced vegetable growers recommend starting hardening with 20 minutes. The goal is to bring the time to at least two hours.
IMPORTANT! To get the best harvest, you should form a bush into one stem.
According to reviews from gardeners, no serious deficiencies were found in the variety. Caring for the plant does not require close attention. Following simple rules will achieve positive results:
- It is recommended to water with warm water, as needed, in the evening;
- additional feeding, minimum amount for the summer season - 4 times;
- regular loosening;
- cleaning the soil from weeds;
- tying bushes to a support, if necessary.
Due to their characteristics, the fruits are able to set and ripen even with a lack of moisture. The variety's undemanding nature and good taste made it popular among vegetable growers.
