Growing hybrid varieties is gaining popularity. Tomato "Fancy" F1 belongs to this category. It is famous for its complex resistance to many crop diseases.
Basic ideas about the species
Before deciding to purchase a variety, many gardeners are looking for more detailed information. General provisions that are necessary to understand whether the characteristics are suitable for the specific needs of the family.
Plant:
- Superdeterminant type.
- Height 45–55 cm.
- Intermediate inflorescence.
- One brush contains up to 10 fruits.
- Ripens within 100–110 days.
Tomato:
- The color of the fruit is red.
- Shape: oblong.
- Vegetable weight 75–80 g.
- The density is high.
- They have 2–3 cameras.
- The taste is excellent.
- They fit perfectly.
- They endure transportation while maintaining their presentation.
How to plant and care for a plant
Growing Fancy tomatoes is no different from any other variety. The seedling growing method is the most common, since a bush planted in this way forms ovaries faster. Seeds are sown in advance. Approximately 55–65 days. The sowing time is calculated taking into account the climatic characteristics of the growing region.
Mandatory agrotechnical practices when growing seedlings:
- Light and warmth. Temperature 5 days after germination +15–17 ⁰С, then increase to +20–22 ⁰С.
- Feeding that stimulates the growth of seedlings.
- Dive in phase 2 of a true leaf.
- Hardening 1–2 weeks before transferring to the ground.
5–6 plants per 1 m2 are planted in a permanent place2. No pinning is required, but gartering is required. It is recommended to feed the plants with organic fertilizers and mineral compounds.
Weeding is carried out as needed, since beds overgrown with weeds will be attacked by pests.
Loosening, hilling and mulching of plantings will help retain moisture longer and prevent the development of diseases.
Use in home cooking. Harvest volume
Universal Fancy tomatoes are used for any type of processing, drying, and canning. Particularly suitable for whole-fruit pickling. Fresh salads, festive table decorations, this is not the entire list of vegetable uses.
Productivity of the variety is 12 kg per 1 m2.
The declared volume of harvest can be obtained only after the necessary agrotechnical practices have been completed.
Disease susceptibility
According to the description of the Fancy variety, it is immune to some diseases.
Resists:
- Fusarium.
- Verticillium.
- Bacterial spotting.
Among pests, it is not afraid of nematodes.
Against other diseases and insects, they should be treated with medications in a timely manner.
What summer residents say about Fancy tomatoes
An important role in making the final decision is played by the reviews of those gardeners who have encountered this variety. In addition, you can get recommendations on growing or caring for them.
- Igor. It turned out that I planted it very late, but the plant still grew. It gave a good harvest. I didn’t plant “Fancy” tomatoes and practically didn’t care for them. The harvest was large, almost 8 kg per bush. The taste is excellent, I especially liked the fact that the fruit has thick walls.
Tomatoes, medium ripening, are the most common in many areas. All that remains is to choose the size, color and other necessary characteristics. Fancy tomato satisfies many needs.
