Tomato "Neighbor's Envy f1" is a hybrid form of tomato. It is characterized by high productivity with early fruit ripening. This variety is planted mainly in greenhouse conditions. They can be grown in open areas only in the southern regions.
The bushes are indeterminate, that is, quite tall. As the description notes, the ovaries are formed on fairly large brushes. Each can have up to 10-12 tomatoes. Tomatoes ripen on the bunch almost simultaneously. Therefore, it is possible to tear them off together with the brush, which looks quite attractive. The positive thing is that there is no need for frequent harvesting.
Long stems of tomato bushes require obligatory tying to a support or a trellis stretched next to the rows of plants. 2 large stems are left on the bush.
General characteristics of tomato
The fruits are round in shape, with flattened upper and lower parts. After ripening they turn red. The taste of the tomatoes is quite pleasant for a hybrid variety. The weight of one tomato can reach 110 g. The total weight of the harvested crop per square meter is 17 kg.
Growing in a greenhouse method has a number of advantages:
- In a greenhouse, it is possible to quickly cope with plant damage from pests and diseases.
- Weather conditions have virtually no effect on the process of growing tomatoes.
- Possibility of obtaining two harvests per year.
- In conditions of a heifer, it is easier to care for tomatoes of an indeterminate variety, as well as carry out the procedure of tying them to a trellis.
The tomato variety “Neighbor's Envy”, as well as other raceme varieties, have the following features:
- the fruits ripen at the same time and can remain in a ripened state on the bush for a month without losing their presentation;
- tomatoes are firmly attached to the cyst and do not fall apart even during transportation;
- the fruits are almost the same size;
- the stems do not tend to form creases, ensuring fruit ripening;
- The dense peel is not prone to cracking.
These fruits have a wide range of uses. They are added to fresh vegetable salads, canned, and produced juices. The small size allows you to preserve them whole. The hybrid has a positive characteristic - the ability to resist typical diseases of vegetables of this type.
The fact that the tomato variety is early ripening allows it to avoid infection and the development of late blight.
Agricultural technology
Seeds are sown for growing tomato seedlings “Neighbor's Envy” from the last ten days of March to the first days of April. In containers with soil, make grooves up to 1 cm deep. Seeds are laid out in them. After leveling the soil, the container is sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle and taken to a warm room. To prevent intense moisture evaporation, it is covered with film or ordinary glass. The air temperature during this period should be maintained within +23 degrees.
After germination, the shelter is removed and the containers are placed in a well-lit room with a lower temperature. The optimal temperature for plants during this period is +20 degrees. Picking up tomato seedlings can be done after 1-2 true leaves are formed on the plant. Plants are planted in another container, or in separate peat cups. Planting in separate containers simplifies their further transplantation into the greenhouse.
Before planting seedlings in the soil, they are hardened, the temperature of the room with the seedlings is brought to +15 degrees and the plants are kept in it for a week. You can place a peat pot in the hole without damaging the roots of the seedlings, while the adaptation process is faster and does not cause problems.
Keep in mind! After the plants reach 2 months, they are planted in open ground or a greenhouse. Typically this period begins in June, after the threat of repeated night frosts has passed. The seedlings should have 6-7 leaves by this time.
Tomatoes are planted according to a 30 x 50 cm pattern. Water in the evening. Only heated water is used.To do this, you can collect water from a well or well into a large tank, and then water the plants with it.
Feeding tomatoes
It is recommended to fertilize tomatoes of this variety throughout the entire growing season of tomato bushes. To develop a full-fledged root system, it is necessary to provide for the application of phosphorus-containing fertilizers.
Tomatoes also require nitrogen and potassium. But if the root system is not developed, then the absorption of nitrogen-containing and potassium fertilizers will not be intensive enough.
Those who planted tomatoes noticed that a lack of phosphorus in the soil can be indicated by curling of the leaves, the appearance of dark spots on their underside, as well as slow ripening of the tomato. Even during the period of planting seedlings, ash or compost, containing a large amount of microelements necessary for the plant, is added to the holes. After planting, watering is carried out with a herbal decoction of chamomile, plantain or nettle.
According to reviews, for “Neighbor's Envy f1” tomatoes, it is optimal to fertilize with complex fertilizers, including nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus every 2 weeks. Their quantity should be regulated depending on the quality of the soil, as well as the condition of the plant. This will help you get maximum yield.
Reviews
Alexandra, Taganrog, 48 years old: “The year before last I planted Neighbor’s Envy tomatoes.” I purchased the seeds online. I planted it in a small greenhouse next to the house. I grew them in the same way as other similar tomatoes: tied them, pinched them, fertilized them. But the result was excellent. The neighbors also wanted to grow this variety on their property. They took seeds from my tomato crop, but they were unsuccessful. There were practically no tomatoes on the bushes. I don't recommend experimenting this way.It’s better to buy quality seeds right away.”
