Tomato Torpedo f1 is a new generation hybrid plant. Due to its unpretentiousness to environmental conditions, tomatoes can be planted both in open ground (in a garden bed) and indoors (in a greenhouse). Let's take a closer look at the features and distinctive qualities of this variety.
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Features of Torpedo tomatoes
Tomatoes of this variety, as a rule, reach a height of 60 centimeters, while the amount of foliage on the stems is insignificant compared to other tomatoes.
The maturation of the bush occurs in the early stages of development. Typically, approximately 100 days pass between germination and the moment when the first harvest can be obtained.
Each formed cluster produces at least five reddish cylindrical fruits, weighing about 120 g.
Due to the fact that Torpedo tomatoes have a consistently high yield (I grow this variety myself, and from one bush I can harvest about four kilograms of tomatoes), the fruits ripen quickly and there is no need to carefully monitor and care for the plant, this hybrid is in a leading place among other tomatoes. It is perfect for planting on small plots of land.
How to properly grow Torpedo tomatoes
This type of tomato is grown using the seedling method.
Important! In order to prevent subsequent infection of the plant with various dangerous diseases, before planting the seeds, it is necessary to disinfect them with a solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse them with boiled water and soak them.
- When sowing, it should be remembered that the depth of their embedding in the soil cannot exceed 0.5 centimeters. If the temperature in the room where the seeds were left to germinate is 18-25 degrees, then the emergence of seedlings can be expected on the fifth day.
- As soon as the plant has developed sufficiently, that is, 2-3 leaves appear on the stem, pinching should be done. Further care for the sprouts will consist of timely fertilizing with mineral fertilizer compounds, watering, loosening the soil and hardening the tomatoes.
- It is better to plant seedlings in the ground in late May - early June (after the threat of frost has passed), when the first cluster begins to bloom. By that time, the tomatoes are usually 65 days old.
- Before planting tomatoes in holes prepared in advance, you need to place a handful of humus there and water it generously. Throughout the summer, the plant needs to be watered and fed infrequently, but abundantly.
In conclusion, we can add that the reviews of those who have planted or even continue to plant and grow Torpedo tomatoes characterize this variety of tomatoes very positively. To a greater extent, this relates to its taste and aroma. They note the ease of caring for tomatoes, as well as the high productivity of the Torpedo f1 tomato bush. So growing this variety is the right decision.
