Breeders develop new varieties of vegetables every year. In 2007, the Timofey tomato appeared on the market and immediately gained popularity among summer residents. It is noted that the vegetable plant in warm climates produces high yields of large fruits. In the northern regions, the hybrid is grown in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Description of the hybrid Timofey F1
For those who prefer lush bushes up to one and a half meters high with tomatoes weighing half a kilogram, the Timofey hybrid is suitable. It belongs to the mid-season species of vegetable plant. Fruits appear 100–110 days after tomato shoots.
Vegetable growers distinguish the variety as highly leafy with emerald greens.
The characteristics of the hybrid fruits are high. Tomatoes:
- in shape - round, with slight flatness;
- Red;
- with a pronounced tomato taste;
- sweet with a slight sourness;
- with dense pulp;
- weighing 500–700 grams.
Due to the unpretentiousness of the variety, it is grown in open ground, under film covers. Tomatoes can withstand sudden temperature changes and are resistant to cold.
Growing tomatoes
It is preferable to cultivate tomatoes using the seedling method. Seeds are planted in a universal substrate in mid-March. To ensure strong seedlings, do not forget to disinfect the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Hardening of the material is carried out by placing the seeds in the refrigerator for 5–7 days.
After sowing the tomatoes, create greenhouse conditions for the plantings by covering the containers with tomatoes with film. As soon as the sprouts appear, the film is removed and the air temperature is reduced from 20 degrees Celsius to 15.
Prepare a place for tomatoes in the garden in advance. In the first half of April, a plot for vegetable crops is determined. It is better if it is in the southern and southeastern directions. Phosphate and potassium fertilizers and humus are added to the soil, and the bed is dug up. If you have decided on a place for tomatoes in the fall, then add 40–60 grams of superphosphate and 5–7 kilograms of rotted mullein per square meter.
When the soil warms up to ten degrees Celsius and the frosts recede, they begin to transfer the seedlings to open ground. The indeterminate planting pattern is 60x60 centimeters. In the future, the hybrid Timofey F1 must:
- tying stems to pegs or trellises;
- forming a bush into two or three stems using the pinching method;
- watering 2-3 times a week;
- fertilizing three times a season with organic and mineral fertilizers;
- pinching the tops of the bush above the last flower cluster.
All procedures carried out during the growing season are effective in one thing: the Timofey hybrid will produce up to twenty kilograms of fruit per square meter. This is 4–5 kilograms per bush.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of choosing a variety in the description of the Timofey F1 tomato have positive qualities. By growing a hybrid, you get a vegetable plant that:
- produces large and sweet fruits suitable for universal use;
- easy to care for;
- withstands temperature changes;
- has strong immunity to fungal and viral infections;
- brings five kilograms of tomatoes from one bush in early August.
Among the disadvantages of the tomato is its capriciousness regarding fertilizing. If you do not apply fertilizers on time, you will not have to expect large harvests. Improper care will cause the plant to crack the fruit. This is especially true for insufficient watering.
Reviews from gardeners about tomatoes
The category of cold-resistant tomatoes is represented by a small number of varieties. Timofey F1 is one of those hybrids that will produce a lot of tasty fruits even in cold summers. Gardeners grow vegetables even in Siberia in open ground. And the tomatoes they pick taste sweet. The tomato harvest is used for preparing whole fruits, pickling and pickling.
Tomatoes are ideal for making juice, sauces, and ketchup. They contain up to five percent dry matter and have few seeds, which is why fruit preparations are tasty and are well preserved throughout the winter. Tomatoes are consumed fresh in the form of salads and sliced for main courses.
