Lily Marlene f1 is a tomato that belongs to the early ripening hybrid BIF tomatoes. The ripe fruits of this variety have high nutritional value and exceptional taste. Other advantages of the hybrid need to be discussed separately. But first, let us remind you what “BIF-tomatom” is.
BIF tomatoes - characteristics of the variety
Modern tomatoes can be divided into three main groups:
- Cherry tomatoes. The fruits of this species are small in size, have a good taste, and are used mainly fresh to decorate salads or canapés.
- The following tomatoes are regular (round or oblong).Their weight usually does not exceed 140-160 g. Ripe tomatoes of varieties of this group are universal: they are used fresh and also used for canning.
- And the last group, no less worthy, is beef tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes in this category have a large weight and size (from 160 g to 350-400 g). Another advantage of such tomatoes is their fleshy, juicy pulp with high nutritional value.
When cutting such tomatoes horizontally, you can immediately see the presence of 4-5 segments (instead of a couple in other varieties). Therefore, such tomatoes are easier to cut when preparing salads and other dishes.
The disadvantages of beef tomatoes include the rather delicate skin of the fruit, so they cannot withstand transportation over long distances, and their shelf life at home does not exceed 7 days.
Description and main characteristics of the variety
The description of the variety should begin with a story about its early ripening. From the moment the seeds are planted until the harvest is harvested, it usually takes about 3.5 months. The bushes belong to the indeterminate type, the shoots are vigorous, erect, medium leafy, and can reach 1.8-2.0 m in height. Since the stems are long, they must be tied to trellises or other supports. The bushes form no more than two shoots. Tomato Lily Marlene f1 was bred for cultivation in open ground and in film greenhouses.
The foliage is medium in size, typically tomato, light emerald in color. The first inflorescences usually appear above 5-7 permanent leaves. The ovaries are collected in racemose inflorescences; up to 5 tomatoes ripen in each inflorescence. Characteristics of the fruit: the color of ripe tomatoes is pink, the shape is round. The tomatoes are fleshy, large, dense. The skin is smooth, thin, and there is no green spot on the stalk. One ripe tomato weighs 230-340 g.
In film greenhouses, the yield of Lily Marlene can reach 16-20 kg per 1 m². In open ground, the harvest amount is 2-3 kg less. The hybrid is intended for fresh use; small fruits can be used for preservation.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
The main advantages of the variety include:
- precocity;
- high productivity;
- high nutritional value of ripe fruits.
There are few disadvantages to these tomatoes;
- fruits do not tolerate transportation well;
- the crop can be stored after harvesting for no more than 7 days;
- the need for gartering and bush formation.
Reviews from those who planted the Lily Marlene tomato say that the fruits of the variety are unusually tasty, ripen well, and caring for the planted hybrid does not require much effort.
