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In various photos and pictures, you can often see gorgeous brushes with numerous large and mouth-watering tomatoes. In fact, an ordinary gardener rarely succeeds in getting such a crop: either the tomatoes are formed small, or there are not as many of them as we would like. But you can still realize your agricultural desire to grow beautiful tomatoes. To do this, first of all, you need to choose a suitable variety that successfully forms numerous ovaries on each stalk.
For example, the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety demonstrates high taste and aesthetic qualities of its harvest. It immediately forms 7-8 full-fledged vegetables on each brush. The tomatoes picked on the branches ripen at the same time and can become a real decoration of the table. You can get acquainted with this variety in detail and find out how to grow it correctly in your beds by reading the information offered further in the article.
All information about the variety
Tomato "Scarlet Frigate F1" is an excellent representative of European selection, available also to Russian farmers. The hybrid is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, high yield and excellent taste of vegetables. Thanks to this characteristic, a relatively young variety of tomatoes has received the recognition of many farmers and is widespread throughout the country. Each of our readers can also grow it, because we will give all the recommendations necessary for this and a complete description of the variety.
Description of the plant
The Scarlet Frigate F1 variety is a hybrid form obtained by crossing several tomato varieties at once. The plant resulting from the work of breeders is indeterminate, tall. The height of an adult bush in favorable conditions can exceed 2 m. This giant needs the correct and timely formation of the green mass, as well as a garter to a reliable support.
Throughout the growing season, tomatoes of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety form massive stepchildren, which should be removed. The lower large leaves of tomatoes are also subject to removal. Thinning greens allows for the proper distribution of nutrients in the body of the plant, thereby maximizing the nutrition of numerous tomatoes. If the formation of bushes is not carried out, the tomatoes are formed small. Detailed information on the formation of indeterminate tomatoes can be found in the video:
Tomatoes "Scarlet frigate F1" perfectly form ovaries in large quantities. The first fruiting cluster of the plant is formed above 6-7 leaves. Above the stem, the brushes are located every 2 leaves. Each cluster is an inflorescence of 6-8 and sometimes 10 simple flowers. At the end of flowering, numerous large tomatoes are formed on the brushes and ripen at the same time. The short and powerful stalks securely hold the crop, preventing ripe tomatoes from falling off.
The root system of a tomato is powerful, it can go into the ground to a depth of 1 m. It actively absorbs nutrients and moisture from the depths of the soil, feeding the aboveground part of the plant. A powerful root saves tomatoes from the heat and deficiency of trace elements of the "Scarlet Frigate F1" variety.
Characteristics of vegetables
Tomatoes of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety have a rounded, slightly elongated shape, which can be seen in the numerous photos posted in the article.The mass of each tomato is about 100-110 g, which is very impressive for early ripening varieties. The color of tomatoes as vegetables ripen changes from light green to bright red. Tomato peel is dense, resistant to cracking. Some tasters describe it as slightly harsh.
Inside the Scarlet Frigate F1 vegetable, you can see several small chambers with seeds and juice. The bulk of tomatoes consists of dense, aromatic pulp. Its structure is slightly grainy, and the taste is excellent. These tomatoes are excellent for salads and canning. They retain their shape and quality after long-term transportation and storage.
Tomatoes of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety are not only tasty, but also very useful due to their rich microelement composition. So, in addition to fiber and sugars, tomatoes contain a large amount of minerals, vitamins, carotene, lycopene and a number of acids. It should be remembered that not only fresh, but also canned, salted tomatoes have useful properties.
Ripening period and yield
Tomatoes of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety ripen on each fruiting branch together. This occurs on average 95-110 days after the first shoots of plants are formed. In general, the fruiting period of an indeterminate variety is long and can last until late autumn. So, the end of fruiting in a greenhouse can only come in mid-November. With specially adapted conditions, fruiting can last all year round.
The yield of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety depends on soil fertility, growing conditions, and compliance with the rules of plant care. Seed producers indicate the tomato yield at 20 kg / m2 in a greenhouse. On open ground, this figure may decrease slightly.
Variety resistance
Tomatoes "Scarlet frigate F1" are distinguished by good resistance to environmental factors. They are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature or persistent heat. Tomatoes form ovaries well even at low temperatures, which is a guarantee of high yields of this variety.
Hybrid tomatoes of the proposed variety have good resistance to some diseases. So, tomatoes are not afraid of cladosporium, TMV, fusarium wilting. Only late blight is a threat to plants. For a preventive fight against it, it is necessary:
- Weed and loosen the tomato beds regularly.
- When planting plants, follow the rules of crop rotation.
- Do not thicken the planting, observing the recommended scheme for growing tomatoes.
- Carry out the formation of bushes only in dry, sunny weather.
- When observing a sharp change in temperature or in conditions of prolonged rains, it is recommended to use folk remedies, for example, iodine or saline solution for spraying leaves and fruits.
- When the first signs of late blight appear, take measures to treat tomatoes. Fitosporin is a good remedy.
- Remove damaged leaves and fruits from the bush and burn.
Tomatoes are not protected from various insects, therefore, when growing them, you should take care of mulching the soil and, if necessary, installing various traps.
Thus, the genetic protection of tomatoes, combined with proper care and care of plants, allows you to grow a good harvest and maintain its health and quality even under the most unfavorable conditions.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to numerous reviews and comments of experienced farmers, we can safely say that the "Scarlet Frigate F1" variety is good. It has a lot of advantages:
- high productivity;
- excellent external quality of vegetables;
- good taste of tomatoes;
- universal purpose of fruits;
- unpretentiousness of tomatoes to external growing conditions;
- high level of resistance of the variety to various diseases.
Along with the listed advantages, some existing disadvantages of the variety should be highlighted:
- the need to regularly engage in deep plant formation;
- relatively modest taste of tomatoes in comparison with the best salad varieties of the culture;
- the inability to make juice from tomatoes.
It is worth noting that for many farmers the listed disadvantages are not significant, therefore, despite the negative factors, they grow tomatoes of the Scarlet Frigate F1 variety on their plots from year to year.
Features of cultivation
Tomatoes "Scarlet frigate F1" should be grown in seedlings with further planting in open ground or a greenhouse. It is recommended to sow tomato seeds for seedlings in March in order to get the maximum yield of the crop in July.
Tomatoes should be planted in the ground according to the 40 × 70 cm scheme.In this case, for each 1 m2 soil, it will be possible to place 3-4 plants, the yield of which will be about 20 kg.
The best precursors for tomatoes are courgettes, carrots, greens, or cabbage. The vegetable growing area should be sunny and sheltered from the wind. Crop care consists of regular watering and top dressing. Mineral complexes or organic matter can be used as fertilizer for tomatoes.
Conclusion
Growing beautiful tomatoes on branches is not at all difficult if you know which variety gives you such an opportunity. So, "Scarlet frigate F1" perfectly forms numerous ovaries on flower-bearing racemes. Powerful stalks hold the tomatoes well, as a result of which the vegetables acquire a special, decorative look. The taste qualities of vegetables are also at their best and open up new possibilities in cooking for the hostess. High resistance to diseases and unfavorable weather allows growing crops even in the most difficult climatic conditions, which makes the variety widespread.
