Tomatoes occupy one of the leading places in popularity among plantings in the gardens of Russian summer residents. The rich vitamin and mineral composition of the fruits of the plant made it not only tasty, but also healthy. Tomato Shiva f1 was sectioned to Holland. The originator was Syngenta.
General information about the plant
The originator of the variety recommends the plant for cultivation in open ground. External characteristics and technical data of the tomato:
- hybrid;
- early ripening, fruits are ready for picking in 90–95 days;
- determinant;
- powerful trunk and root system;
- the height of the bush does not exceed 100 centimeters;
- good foliage;
- wide leaves;
- there is no spot on the stalk;
- the stalk has an articulation;
- high yield, up to 446 centners of berries per hectare of land;
- high commercial qualities;
- stable immunity to nematodes, verticillium and most viruses and diseases of the nightshade family;
- the percentage of dry matter does not exceed 6.4;
- sugar content percentage 2.5–3;
- suitable for transportation, does not lose commercial qualities;
- stress-resistant;
- high level of safety.
The positive qualities of the plant made it popular in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Description of the appearance and distinctive features of the fruit:
- rich, red color when ripe;
- high taste qualities;
- not prone to cracking and microcracks;
- round shape;
- persistent tomato smell;
- average weight 140–160 grams;
- high density;
- slightly ribbed to ribbed;
- glossy;
- number of nests 4–6 pieces.
IMPORTANT! The percentage of marketable fruit yield does not exceed 93%.
Consumer reviews of the Shiva f1 tomato indicate the versatility of using the fruit. The berry is suitable for fresh consumption, twisting, processing into juice or puree, drying or stuffing.
Recommendations for growing tomatoes
The best planting method is the seedling method. The preparatory period begins in early spring. For sowing, prepare separate containers and universal soil for growing the nightshade family. Seed material is immersed in moist soil to a depth of 1–2 centimeters. For better plant germination, seedlings are covered with film and waited until sprouts appear.
Throughout the cultivation of seedlings, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 21 degrees.Only a week before transplantation, the air temperature is gradually reduced to 15–16 degrees to harden the tomatoes. When the first true leaves appear, tomatoes need to be pruned. The seedlings should be placed on a windowsill or balcony on the south side, they should receive the maximum amount of sunlight. The gardener must regularly water the sprouts and loosen the soil.
Seedlings should be planted according to a pattern of 50 x 40 centimeters, with no more than 9 bushes per square meter. Subsequent care includes watering in the evening or morning, feeding, removing weeds and loosening the soil.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! I have long respected the Netherlands for their productive tomato varieties. One of my favorites is the Shiva hybrid. The tomato bears fruit well in open ground conditions. You can arrange bushes densely, up to 9 per square meter. The plant is unpretentious in care, the harvest is always decent. I didn’t find any downsides to tomatoes.
Alla Kalinina, 43 years old
Good afternoon! If you don’t have a greenhouse, I recommend trying the open-ground variety Shiva. Tomatoes are very stress-resistant, tolerate cold, and do not require constant attention. The fruits are medium in size, no more than 160 grams. I use the tomato for twists and fresh consumption.
Antonina Fokusova, 44 years old
