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Tomato Cornabel F1 is a foreign hybrid that is gaining popularity among gardeners in Russia. It is distinguished by the unusual shape of the fruit, their presentation and excellent taste. To get a good harvest, it is important to follow the rules for planting tomatoes and provide them with care. Further reviews, photos, yield of tomato Cornabel F1 are considered.
Description of the Cornabel tomato
Tomato Cornabel F1 is the result of the work of French breeders. The originator of the variety is the Vilmorin company, which began its existence in the 18th century. In 2008, the hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation under the name Dulce. It is recommended to grow it in various regions of the country, including the northern, central and southern regions.
According to the description of the variety, tomato Kornabel F1 is an indeterminate plant. The strength of growth is high: in the open field the bushes reach 2.5 m, in the greenhouse - 1.5 m. The leafiness is moderate, the tendency to form shoots is weak. The leaves are dark green, of medium size. The root system is very powerful. The type of bush is open, which provides good illumination and ventilation of the plant.
Up to 5 brushes are formed on the central shoot. The inflorescences are simple. Each brush contains about 4 - 7 ovaries. Ripening occurs early. The period from germination to harvest is about 100 days.
Brief description and taste of fruits
According to the description and reviews, the Kornabel F1 tomatoes have their own external characteristics:
- elongated pepper-shaped;
- scarlet color;
- glossy dense skin;
- weight from 250 to 450 g;
- length up to 15 cm;
- juicy fleshy pulp.
The taste qualities of the Cornabel F1 tomatoes are excellent. The pulp is sugary and tender, rich in dry matter. It tastes sweet, sourness is completely absent. There are few seed chambers, practically no seeds are formed. Due to the dense skin, the crop is stored for a long time and transported without problems.
Cornabel F1 tomatoes are widely used. They are added to vegetable salads, cuts and snacks. Fresh fruits are suitable for cooking tomato paste, first and second courses. They are also used for pickling and preserving for the winter.
Characteristics of the Cornabel tomato
Cornabel F1 starts to ripen early enough. After planting on the garden bed, the first crop is removed after 50 - 60 days. Depending on the conditions of the region, it is July or August. Fruiting is extended and lasts until the onset of cold weather.
The yield of the variety is high. This is largely due to the carpal type of flowering. The plant produces flowers throughout the growing season. Each bush is capable of producing up to 50 fruits. About 5 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one plant. From 1 sq. m of plantings are removed about 15 kg. The yield is positively affected by the fertility of the soil, the abundance of the sun, the flow of moisture and fertilizers.
Tomato variety Kornabel F1 is resistant to common diseases. The plant is weakly susceptible to fusarium and verticillary wilt, and is immune to the tobacco mosaic virus. Cold and rain increases the risk of spreading fungal diseases. To combat lesions, Oxyhom, Topaz, Bordeaux liquid are used.
Tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety require additional protection from pests.Plants can suffer from spider mites, aphids, and a bear. Against insects, insecticides Actellik or Iskra are chosen. Folk remedies are also effective: tobacco dust, infusion of wormwood, ash.
Pros and cons of the variety
The main advantages of planting a tomato Cornabel F1:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste and presentation of fruits;
- long-term fruiting;
- resistance to disease.
Disadvantages of the Kornabel F1 variety:
- in cool climates, landing in a greenhouse is required;
- the need to tie a bush to a support;
- increased price of seeds in comparison with domestic varieties (from 20 rubles per piece).
Planting and care rules
The successful cultivation of tomatoes largely depends on the implementation of the rules of planting and care. Work begins with the preparation of containers, seeds and soil. Seedlings are obtained at home. Overgrown seedlings are transferred to the beds.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Tomato variety Cornabel F1 is grown through seedlings. The timing of planting seeds depends on the region. In the middle lane, work is carried out in March. Under the tomatoes prepare containers 15 - 20 cm high. The container is washed with warm water and soap and dried. It is convenient to use peat tablets, which avoids picking.
For tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety, any universal soil is suitable. The soil is taken from the garden area or a special substrate for seedlings is purchased. If soil from the street is used, then it is previously kept in the cold for 1 - 2 months in order to destroy possible pests. For disinfection, they also warm up the ground for 20 minutes in the oven.
The order of planting tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety:
- The seeds are kept in warm water for 2 days, then immersed in a growth stimulator for 3 hours.
- The containers are filled with soil and watered abundantly.
- The seeds are planted in rows to a depth of 1 cm. 2 - 3 cm are left between the seedlings.
- The containers are covered with foil and kept in the dark and warm.
- Seedlings appear in 10 - 14 days. Periodically, the film is turned over and the condensation is removed.
It is much easier to plant seeds in peat tablets. 2 - 3 seeds are placed in each of them. When shoots appear, leave the strongest tomato.
The containers with seedlings of the Kornabel F1 variety are rearranged on the windowsill. If necessary, put phytolamps for additional illumination. Seedlings are protected from drafts. Tomatoes are watered with a spray bottle when the soil begins to dry out. If the plants develop well, then they do without feeding. Otherwise, the plantings are fertilized with a complex fertilizer containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
When a second leaf appears in seedlings of the Kornabel F1 variety, they are dived in different containers. It is best to plant each tomato in a separate pot. When picking, pinch the central root and carefully transfer the plant to a new container.
Transplanting seedlings
Tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety are transferred to a permanent place at the age of 40 - 50 days. Waiting for the end of spring frosts. The cultivation beds are prepared in advance. The soil is dug up in the fall, fertilized with humus and wood ash. In the spring, the soil is loosened with a pitchfork.
In the selected area, recesses are made so that the root system of the tomatoes fits in them. The minimum gap between plants is 30 - 40 cm. For 1 sq. m planted no more than 3 bushes. Cornabel F1 is tall and needs room to grow.
Before planting, the tomatoes are watered and carefully removed from the containers. When transferring to a permanent place, they try not to break the earthen lump. If the seedlings grow in peat cups, they are not removed from the substrate. The glass is completely placed in the ground. Then the roots are covered with earth and watered.
Tomato care
According to reviews, Cornabel F1 tomatoes are responsive to care. The culture needs moderate watering. Moisture is applied 1 - 2 times a week. The intensity of watering is increased during the flowering period. Tomatoes need less water for fruiting. Then the fruit will taste watery.
After watering, the soil is loosened so that moisture is better absorbed. Mulching the soil with humus or straw helps to reduce the amount of watering. Be sure to ventilate the greenhouse to regulate humidity.
Cornabel F1 tomatoes are fed 10-14 days after transplanting. They are watered with slurry. After flowering, they switch to feeding with superphosphate and potassium sulfate. 35 g of each substance are dissolved in 10 l of water.
Tomatoes Cornabel F1 must be tied to a support. To do this, a metal or wooden strip is driven into the ground. Bushes are stepchild in 2 - 3 stems. The excess processes are torn off by hand.
Conclusion
Tomato Cornabel F1 is a popular hybrid that is grown all over the world. The variety develops best under a film cover. Delicious fleshy fruits are used in cooking and canning. A stable tomato crop will ensure proper planting and care.
