Many gardeners try to grow hybrids on their plots, for example, the Vologda tomato. They differ from conventional varieties in their high yield and greater resistance to many diseases. They are obtained as a result of artificial crossing of two varieties.
Typically, packages of hybrid seeds are marked with the F1 symbol. The only thing that is impractical for them is to collect seeds and sow them the next year, since all the maternal qualities of the plant will be lost.
You will have to purchase new seeds every year from specialized stores. Among the hybrids, the tomato variety Vologda F1 enjoys attention.
Description of the variety
Vologda F1 is a mid-season variety. From germination to fruiting there are 110 days. The variety is intended for cultivation in film or glass greenhouses. It can have different heights, the maximum reaches 2 meters.
The fruits are collected in a cluster of 6–8 fruits. The leaves are medium in size and dark green in color. The first inflorescences begin to appear above the 10th leaf. The fruits are medium-sized, their weight is from 100 - 110 grams, the color is red, the tomatoes do not crack, and have a durable film. Well attached to the stalk. When the bush matures, it holds tightly and does not fall to the ground.
Tomatoes are distinguished by their taste, contain a sufficient amount of sugar, and are sweetish. Suitable for home and industrial canning and salad preparation.
Breeding Features
Vologda tomatoes are grown in seedlings. The seeds are sown at the end of February. It is advisable to first soak them in water and treat them in a solution of potassium permanganate. Then sow in ready-made moist soil for tomatoes and peppers, purchased at the store. Cover the soil with film and place in a warm place.
In about a week the seeds will sprout. When the first true leaves grow, it is recommended to pick. To do this, it is advisable to choose disposable cups. To extend daylight hours, it is recommended to illuminate the seedlings with a fluorescent lamp. When the plants are 55–60 days old, they must be transplanted into a permanent place in the greenhouse, following a 40x60 cm pattern.
A prerequisite for care is loosening the soil, especially after watering the plants. To increase the yield of tomatoes, it is recommended to loosen and slightly lift the soil up to the first leaves so that an additional root system begins to form.
In the middle zone, tomato seedlings are planted in early May. After some time, the plants need to be tied to a support and fertilized 2 times a month. In the future, they try to form the plant so that there is one stem; when the maximum height is reached, the top is pinched.
This type of procedure is recommended to be done in August. Until approximately August, abundant watering is carried out; at the beginning of August, irrigation is reduced; towards the end of the month, watering is stopped completely.
Advantages of the variety
The advantage of this tomato hybrid is its resistance to many diseases. Tobacco mosaic, fusarium, and cladosporiosis are not dangerous to it. Unfortunately, like all other tomatoes, it can suffer from late blight. The hybrid is characterized by high productivity. With good care, up to 5 kg of tomatoes ripen on one plant.
To obtain high yields, suitable climatic and weather conditions are important. Reviews of Vologda F1 tomatoes are mostly positive. With proper care, most gardeners get high yields and are satisfied with this variety.
Vologda F1 tomatoes are also convenient because they are easy to transport. The fruits have the most convenient size for canning, so we recommend growing them on site.
