The elongated shape of the fruit is popular among gardeners. The Monty F1 tomato appeared recently, but has already found fans. Delicious long berries are loved by adults and children.
What does it represent?
Breeders give a detailed description of the hybrid:
- average ripening period (120 days from germination to the first ripe berries);
- drought resistance (blooms and sets fruit when there is a lack of moisture);
- compact bush;
- yield above 12 kg/m²;
- large leaf;
- friendly return of the harvest;
- tomatoes are simply separated from the mother bush;
- high transportability;
- excellent keeping quality;
- The berries are ripened in a dark, warm place.
Tomatoes do not fall off and do not rot on the bush. They are easy to deliver to the point of sale. Marketability is maintained.
The hybrid is recommended for growing in open ground. Monty bears fruit well in unheated film greenhouses. In this case, it is recommended to reduce watering.
What fruits
Characteristics of berries:
- rich red color;
- ovoid shape;
- weight up to 100 g;
- slight ribbing at the junction of the fruit and stem;
- there is no green spot on the stalk;
- 3 seed chambers;
- thick skin;
- taste sweet and sour;
- the aroma is bright;
- high concentration of dry matter.
Ripe tomatoes are very dense. Ideal in pickles and marinades. Some housewives prepare canapés from them.
How to care for a hybrid
Growing rules are common for hybrids:
- sowing for seedlings on March 15-20;
- illumination of seedlings with an agricultural lamp for up to 18 hours;
- adding mineral complexes to seedlings;
- hardening, ventilation;
- moderate watering;
- planting in a permanent place in May (under film, in a greenhouse);
- mulching the soil;
- adding mineral complexes according to the manufacturer’s scheme;
- formation of 2-3 stems;
- pinching, lightening;
- tying stems and brushes;
- timely eating of ripe berries.
For high yields in the greenhouse, plants need to be ventilated. Drip irrigation optimizes water consumption and prevents liquid from getting on the leaves.
The first harvest produces very large fruits. Then the berries become smaller. Before the cold August dew falls, you need to collect all the tomatoes growing in open ground: they will ripen perfectly in a dark, warm place.
What attracts gardeners
Monty has great credentials. He:
- does not suffer from Alternaria blight;
- resistant to gray spot;
- not susceptible to verticillium.
Dense berries are easy to transport to the place of sale.The harvested crop retains commercial quality for a long time. Some gardeners eat fresh tomatoes in late fall. The hybrid is included in the State Register of Vegetable Crops of the Russian Federation. Recommended for private gardens and personal plots.
What gardeners say
Gardeners note the complete compliance of the Monti F1 tomato with its description. The plant pleases with a large harvest. Strong bushes grow in unheated polycarbonate greenhouses and open ground. Fruit sets in hot and cool weather. Attractive berries decorate prefabricated canned vegetables. Pickles retain a pleasant taste.
People are upset by some of the dryness of the tomatoes and their hard skin. Late ripening makes it difficult to grow the hybrid outdoors in areas with short summers.
General opinion: the hybrid should be grown in country gardens.
