Today, hybrids of certain plants are very popular. And this is not surprising. After all, they have high productivity, are unpretentious and can tolerate any weather conditions. These plants include the tomato variety Juggler. It is ideal for growing in beds and greenhouses, as evidenced by reviews from agronomists.
Description of tomato Juggler
Tomato Juggler F1 is an early ripening hybrid that has high yield. Determinate and compact bush has a small amount of green mass. Thus, the height of an adult plant reaches 60 cm.The small leaves have a simple shape and a dark green hue.
The fruits ripen in clusters containing from 8 to 10 fruits. The yield of the variety is very high and amounts to 9 kg of ripe fruits per 1 m2 beds. One bush can produce up to 30 fruits.
Advantages and disadvantages
The hybrid variety Juggler has many advantages, among which are:
- the fruits have good taste;
- they mature in a fairly short period;
- quite high yield (9 kg per 1 m2);
- resistance to adverse weather conditions;
- resistance of the bush to various diseases.
As for the shortcomings, they were not noticed.
Important: It is worth noting that in order to ensure high yield of the variety, it is necessary to periodically carry out root and foliar feeding using certain substances.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The fruits of the Juggler variety have characteristic features that allow them to be distinguished from other tomatoes. So, the characteristics of the fruit:
- Fruit sizes. Juggler tomatoes have a relatively flat surface. The weight of one fruit can reach 150 g.
- Form. The tomato has a flat-round shape. The footrest has slight ribbing. During the ripening period, the shade of the fruit changes sharply from green to rich red.
- Pulp. The fruits have juicy, dense and fleshy pulp. There are also many seed chambers.
- Taste qualities. A brightly ripe tomato has a sweetish taste.
- Compound. The fruit contains up to 4% dry matter and up to 2.3% sugar.
Tomatoes of this variety are a universal product and can be used for preparing various dishes. They can also be processed into juice, paste or puree.I plant tomatoes because of their smooth, beautiful shape, which makes them ideal for canning.
Growing
The Juggler tomato was eaten in Russia. He was focused on landing in the Siberian and Far Eastern districts. Ideal for growing in garden beds and greenhouses.
As the description shows, the plants tolerate slight drops in temperature and drought. After ripening, the fruits are suitable for long-term storage and transportation. They can be collected at the stage of technical ripeness. Then at room temperature they ripen quite quickly.
Important: Tomatoes are grown by seedlings, as well as without seedlings.
Plants are grown using the following technology:
- Soak the seeds. For this purpose, special growth stimulants are used, which speed up the maturation of seeds before planting.
- Prepared seeds are sown in soil based on humus. In order for them to germinate, it is necessary to create favorable conditions. The air temperature must be at least 25 0C. Warm water is used for irrigation.
- When the first true leaves appear on the sprout, it is transplanted into a separate pot.
- The strengthened sprout is planted in open ground or a greenhouse. Before this, it is fed with liquid complex fertilizers.
You can also grow plants using the seedless method. Seeds are sown directly into the soil, which is pre-fertilized with a large amount of humus.
After this, the bed is sprayed with water and covered with film. When tomatoes sprout, they are fed with complex mineral fertilizers based on nitrogen.
Throughout the entire ripening period, the plant is periodically fertilized with organic and mineral compounds.
Plant pests and diseases
First generation hybrids are highly resistant to many diseases and pests. They are rarely affected by viruses, which is explained by their rapid maturation. But, nevertheless, in order to ensure high yields and protect the plant from diseases and pests, it is necessary to perform a number of preventive works:
- Before planting tomatoes, the area is treated with copper sulfate or potassium permanganate. For this, a special solution is made from these components.
- The bushes must be periodically sprayed with phytosporin and other drugs that have antifungal properties.
- Frequent weeding, loosening the soil and moderate watering will protect the plant from root and crown rot.
In open ground, tomatoes are affected by various insects that can cause significant harm to the plants. To combat them, it is recommended to use industrial insecticides. The planting is processed several times, with an interval of 2-3 days. If plants are attacked by slugs, a solution of ammonia is widely used to remove them.