To obtain high yields, many summer residents grow vegetable crops on an industrial scale in greenhouse conditions. The Torquay tomato can surprise every gardener with good fruit performance without the use of covering material. This feature lies in the fact that the vegetable crop is endowed with resistance to adverse weather conditions and good immunity to various diseases. In addition, the Torquay variety has a lot of other positive qualities that influence its choice in industrial sales.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Torquay f1 is a hybrid of Dutch selection. Patented manufacturing company - Bejo Zaden.In Russia, the variety has been cultivated since 2007. Tomato is a mid-early vegetable crop with a period of 120 days from seed germination to full ripening of the fruit. Recommended areas for growing the variety for industrial purposes in open ground are Rostov and Vologda regions, Krasnodar Territory, and the Republic of Adygea.
Let's get acquainted with the description of the variety and characteristics of the Torquay tomato fruit in more detail.
Description of the variety
Determinate bush. The height of the plant varies from 50 to 100 cm. The bush is standard-shaped, compact, with a lot of foliage. The leaves are narrow, short, light to dark green in color. The inflorescence is simple. The plant produces copious amounts of fruit clusters. More than five fruits are formed on each cluster.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of the Torquay variety are medium-sized, weighing on average 60-80 grams. In their shape they resemble an elongated cylinder or a small bell pepper. Tomatoes have a fairly thin but durable red skin. The pulp is dense, with 2-3 chambers. The fruits are endowed with high taste and beneficial qualities.
Universal tomatoes. They have proven themselves well when consumed fresh and processed.
It is worth paying attention: Torquay tomatoes contain a large amount of lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on the human body, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, cancer and oncology.
Advantages of the variety
A distinctive feature of the Torquay f1 tomato is that even in unfavorable years, more than five kg of fruit can be harvested from one square meter. Also, the advantages of this variety include the following indicators:
- heat resistance;
- taste qualities of fruits;
- high transportability;
- long fruiting;
- good shelf life of fruits.
It is worth noting that f1 tomato is endowed with good immunity to diseases such as verticillium, stem and root rot, and fusarium wilt. Such indicators allow the variety to be used on an industrial scale for small businesses.
Agricultural technology
Reviews from many vegetable growers have shown that agricultural technology affects the yield of the variety and its long fruiting. The plant’s immunity to various diseases depends on proper planting and further care.
Tomato agricultural technology Torquay:
- Seeds are planted in March.
- Seeds are sown in warm, slightly compacted soil.
- After sowing, the soil is mulched to a depth of 1 cm with peat.
- The planting material is watered with warm water using the air-drop method.
- The container is covered with film and moved to a warm place where the temperature should be within +25 degrees.
- After the seeds begin to hatch, the film is removed from the container and the planting material is transferred to a bright place.
- During the first week, the temperature is maintained at 15-16 degrees Celsius.
- After the specified time, the temperature must be increased to +20-22 degrees.
- When 2-3 true leaves appear on the seedlings, picking is carried out.
In early to mid-May, seedlings are planted in open holes or protected soil. Further agricultural technology consists of fertilizing with complex fertilizers, regular watering, weeding and pinching. After strengthening the root system of the bush, all side shoots are removed, leaving only 2-3 stems.
By following these simple rules for sowing seeds and further timely care of plants, every summer resident will be satisfied with the quality of fruiting of the Torquay tomato.But don’t forget about planting material. First of all, the entire process of development of a vegetable crop will be influenced by the quality of the seeds. Therefore, when purchasing them, you should pay attention to whether they comply with the State Seed Inspectorate test.
