The ultra-early ripening tomato hybrid “Supernova F1”, produced in France, is a leader among very early determinate-type tomatoes. Judging by the numerous enthusiastic reviews of the Supernova F1 tomato, we can conclude that these tomatoes compare favorably with their closest competitors.
Description and characteristics of the plant
The growing season of the Supernova F1 tomato is 60-62 days!
Bush up to 50 cm high, strong, stress-resistant, with high deciduous mass. The stem is thick, stocky, stable. The leaves are shaped like potatoes and have a rich green color.
During the season, the bush forms up to 10 full clusters, each with 4-5 tomatoes.
The fruits grow weighing 200-300 grams, round, slightly flattened in shape with a characteristic elongated “spout”. The cut of tomatoes has a dense consistency, uniform red color, without a white stem. The fruits are juicy and contain 8-10 seed chambers. The wall thickness of the Supernova F1 fruit is 4-6 mm. They are not subject to cracking in the garden. Planting is carried out both under film shelters and in open ground. On day 65, you can begin the first mass harvesting of tomatoes of this variety.
The yield of “Supernova F1” for early tomatoes is high: 4-5 kg per bush.
Taste and technical characteristics
Supernova F1 fruits have unique characteristics. The fruits are sweet with tomato sourness, covered with thin, durable skin. Intended for fresh consumption. Also suitable for processing and pickling. Positive reviews about this hybrid are given by farmers who find growing these tomatoes very profitable.
Since among the very early tomato varieties it is the largest-fruited and, for a hybrid, the most delicious tomato. The demand for these tomatoes on the market is good, and the presence of the so-called “spout” on the fruit makes it even more attractive to buyers. These tomatoes are transported over long distances and stored perfectly.
The yield of the Supernova F1 tomato hybrid is more than 100 tons per hectare of land.
Agricultural technology
Proper agricultural technology of the variety allows you to grow abundant early harvests. The seed material in the original packaging is already treated and ready for sowing. Do not touch the seeds with your bare hands! Care must be taken, especially when sowing large quantities of seeds.It is better to work with gloves, and after work, be sure to wash your hands under running water and soap.
“Supernova F1” tomatoes are sown in January-February on high-quality peat-sand soil. You can sow both in trays and in special cassettes to a depth of 1.5 cm and very lightly roll the soil for easy seed germination.
Picking seedlings, which is carried out when 2-3 true leaves appear (25 days after sowing), is a necessary measure to improve the quality of the bushes. When the seedlings reach a height of 25-30 cm, they are planted in a permanent place. The beds are made at a distance of 70 cm from each other. Planting density: 3-4 plants per 1 sq. m. It is recommended to tie it to supports, but this is not necessary. This variety is not planted.
Supernova tomatoes are resistant to major nightshade diseases. However, they often suffer from the Colorado potato beetle and cutworm. Mechanical cleaning must be used against insects.
The cold resistance of the variety allows it to be grown in secondary crop rotation. Tomatoes tolerate top watering well, but drip irrigation is preferable.
After planting tomato bushes you must:
- Water the tomatoes every 10 days.
- Mulch the soil under the plant with finely chopped grass.
- Fertilize and fertilize in a timely manner.
- Remove all lower leaves to improve tomato ripening and better aeration of the bushes.
- Loosen and weed the beds.
