Tomato Polfast is an early variety. The time that passes from the appearance of the first shoots to the ripening of the first fruits ranges from 86 to 91 days. This variety is hybrid, high-yielding, low-growing and determinate. Polfast is intended for both greenhouses and open ground cultivation. The fruits taste sweet and receive extremely positive reviews from gardeners.
Description of the variety
Polfast is an early variety that produces fruits already 3 months after germination. A powerful course reaches a height of 55 - 60 centimeters, has a medium-sized leaf, in some cases the foliage can be large. The inflorescence is simple.
Polfast variety tomatoes are a high-yielding variety.The green mass is formed quite moderately, the leaf is dark green in color and medium in size. The fruits ripen in clusters, with 4 to 6 pieces in one bunch. Productivity is high. One square meter can grow from 3.5 to 6.5 kilograms of juicy tomatoes. Each fruit weighs from 100 to 140 grams, changing color during ripening from green to bright red.
The skin is thin, but quite dense, protecting the fruit from cracking. There are very few seeds in the pulp, which is dense and juicy. The sweet taste of the fruit is not at all watery, rich. Due to the high content of sugar and vitamins, Polfast fruits are recommended for use in the diet of children.
Ripening of Polfast tomatoes occurs 55 days after the seedlings are moved into the ground. This period is approximate - you can see a ripe tomato a few days earlier or a little later. The ripening period is largely influenced by climatic conditions and agricultural technology.
A powerful branched plant reaches a height of 55 - 60 centimeters. The ovary can form even if temperatures are slightly lower than recommended. This means that the crop is more likely to produce a good harvest on time, being less dependent on the vagaries of the weather.
Origin
The Polfast hybrid owes its origin to Dutch breeders. Scientists have developed this variety for cultivation in open ground and under film. All fruits ripen before frost. Low temperatures are not scary for the Polfast F1 tomato.
Tomatoes store well and tolerate transportation well. If you had to pick green tomatoes from the bush, the fruits ripen perfectly at a temperature of 22 - 25 °C.
The tomatoes are very sweet. The description on the package states that the fruits belong to the salad variety and can be used both fresh and for canning. You can make delicious tomato juice: the drink will be thick and rich. Polfast fruits are ideal for making purees, tomato paste, side dishes and soups.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomato Polfast is a variety that has many advantages. Among them:
- the variety exhibits resistance to diseases that are quite common among tomatoes (verticillium, fusarium);
- compactness of the plant, which does not impose conditions for formation;
- possibility of growing in open ground;
- wonderful taste of fruits;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- drought resistance.
The variety has no obvious shortcomings, but it should be remembered that a gardener inspired by his harvest will not be able to collect seeds from these tomatoes for growing next season. This is a distinctive feature of all hybrids.
Features of cultivation
Early varieties, like Polfast f1, must be grown through seedlings. Seeds should be planted after March 15th. There is no need for soaking or additional processing of seed material, because hybrid species are fully processed before going on sale.
For a successful start to the season, you need to plant Polfast seeds in a high-quality substrate. Nutrient soil should be made from humus and garden soil. It is possible to add a small portion of clean river sand or wood ash. The depth of the seeds in the soil should not exceed 2 centimeters, otherwise germination will take too long or become impossible.The soil is first sprayed with warm water, and after sowing it is covered with a thick film.
The temperature required for rapid seed germination should be between 24 and 25 degrees. When the first shoots appear, the containers are placed in a bright place, and the temperature in the room should drop slightly.
If there is a lack of sunlight, you should think about supplementary lighting. Fluorescent lamps are well suited for this purpose.
Once the Polfast seedlings reach the growth phase, when two true leaves appear, it is worth carrying out the picking process. Afterwards, you should definitely feed the young plants with complex fertilizer. Hybrids are distinguished by early fruiting, which must be taken into account when transplanting seedlings into the ground. After 52 - 54 days, the first ripened fruits of Polfast will appear.
Growing Tips
Tomato is not a very demanding crop, but some conditions must still be observed when growing, otherwise the harvest may be far from expected.
This culture has several basic requirements:
- Air temperature. This characteristic is extremely important for tomatoes. Tomatoes are quite hardy, but grow better in areas where the climate is moderate. The minimum temperature for seed germination is 9 °C; intensive growth is possible when the temperature range reaches 18 – 25 °C. With a sudden and strong increase in temperature, growth may slow down, and in some cases stop altogether. The average value considered optimal for early varieties of tomatoes is 24 °C.
- The soil. Tomatoes can grow equally well in different types of soil. Successful cultivation is more possible in soils rich in humus. Good drainage and no hyperacidity are important.
- Fertilizer.Before transplanting Polfast seedlings (when digging the soil), it is necessary to apply organic fertilizer, and then repeat fertilizing twice during the season. When planting plants, you should not add organic matter: as a result, you will get a lush green bush, but not a rich harvest. In addition, feeding Polfast with organic matter directly into the holes during planting will contribute to the development of fungal diseases.
If the soil is fertile, it is enough to apply fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus: these microelements have a positive effect on the development of the root system, promote abundant and earlier flowering and high-quality ripening of tomatoes.
Thinking about fertilizer for tomato varieties Polfast, you can use wood ash as an option. Some types of fertilizing go well with watering: these two procedures can be done simultaneously.
