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Before planting tomatoes, every gardener asks the question: "What varieties need to be planted this year?" The goals and tastes of each family are different. Someone just needs to grow a few bushes for food and roll up a couple of cans, and someone wants to use the generosity of Mother Earth in full force and stock up on all kinds of salads, juices, ketchups, sauces. So each summer resident chooses tomato seeds with special care based on the climatic conditions of the region and the preferences of all family members. We present to your attention the Verlioka tomato - a versatile hybrid that will allow you to make your wildest wishes come true.
What is f1 hybrid
I would like to note that the tomato "Verlioka F1", its characteristics and description of the variety, photo, being a hybrid of the first generation, has absorbed the best properties of parent plants.
But like all hybrids, the Verlioka F1 tomatoes have one drawback - the tomato seeds cannot be left for the next year. Seed material retains varietal characteristics only in the first generation (f1), which in the subsequent will be largely lost.
Therefore, every year when growing Verlioka tomatoes, seeds will have to be purchased in specialized stores.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The characteristic and description of the Verlioka tomato variety is primarily due to its selection. When breeding a variety, breeders set a number of tasks for themselves:
- High productivity;
- Immunity to traditional diseases;
- Resistance to slight temperature changes;
- Excellent taste;
- Marketable condition;
- Early ripeness.
Almost all the goals were achieved and the Verlioka tomatoes, according to the description of the variety, have all the declared characteristics. According to the reviews of those gardeners who planted a tomato on their site and managed to evaluate the quality and yield of the variety, it really deserves to grow in every garden.
Description
Tomato "Verlioka" is intended for growing in greenhouse conditions or under a film. It can only be grown outdoors in the southern regions of Russia.
"Verlioka" is a determinant. The height of the bushes depends on compliance with the rules of care. On average, it varies within 1.5-2 m.
The green mass of tomato grows slowly. Leaves are medium-sized, in moderation.
"Verlioka F1" refers to early-ripening tomatoes, because the first harvest can be harvested within 95-110 days after planting the seeds.
Fruit characteristics
Tomatoes "Verlioka F1" are distinguished by their versatility. A rare variety can boast that the field of application is so wide.
The fruits are tied mainly in a cluster of 5-10 tomatoes. The formation of ovaries occurs actively, at the same time. The size of tomatoes is most often about the same size, which has a great advantage.
The fruits ripen evenly. The color of the tomatoes is bright red, the shape is round. Due to their rounded shape and sufficiently dense skin, the Verlioka f1 tomatoes practically do not crack during the ripening period. The taste of tomatoes is rich, sweetish, with barely noticeable sourness.
Each fruit weighs 70-100 grams. With proper care and adherence to the recommended rules of agricultural technology, the yield of tomato "Verlioka F1" from one bush can reach 5-7 kg. Up to 20-25 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 m².
The peculiarity of the tomato is that green fruits ripen quickly at room temperature, without losing their excellent taste and presentation. Very well tolerated for long distance transportation.
Tomato variety "Verlioka F1" is perfect for both small business and for any purpose in any kitchen.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
Like all hybrids, the Verlioka tomato has a number of pros and cons. Among the many advantages, I would like to note the following:
- Early maturity;
- High productivity;
- Excellent seed germination;
- High percentage of ovary formation;
- Resistance to minor changes in the microclimate;
- Resistance to diseases typical of tomatoes;
- Uniform and stable fruiting and ripening;
- Calmly tolerates a short-term lack of sunlight;
- Versatility of application;
- Tomatoes ripen quickly at home.
But this variety, unfortunately, has several disadvantages:
- Tomatoes "Verlioka F1" are very demanding on the composition of the soil;
- It is required to properly form the bushes to obtain the highest yields;
- The shelf life of Verlioka tomatoes is short.
But with proper attention and care, all the disadvantages can be reduced to zero and you can get a bountiful harvest with minimal physical costs.
Planting and care rules
The Verlioka f1 hybrid was developed for growing mainly in greenhouse conditions. Therefore, planting seeds for seedlings should be done in early to mid-March. The most deadline for planting seeds is the end of March - early April.
Before planting, the seeds of the Verlioka tomato, provided that they were purchased in the current year, do not need to be disinfected. If desired, they can only be soaked in a growth promoter for quick germination and best rooting.
The ideal soil for planting seedlings is a special soil mixture for growing seedlings. It is perfectly balanced. You can mix the soil mixture with ordinary soil from the garden in a 1: 1 ratio.
At the bottom of the container, a drainage layer 1.5-2 cm thick must be laid. Fill the container with earth. It is not worth deepening the tomato seeds too much. Planting depth is 1.5-2 cm, no more. Don't forget to water after planting.
The ideal air temperature for fast and friendly germination of seeds is + 23˚C + 25˚C. When the first shoots appear, move the container with seedlings to a sunny place. Plants should receive sufficient sunlight. But at the same time, make sure that bright sunlight does not ruin your seedlings.
If there is a lack of sunlight, it is advisable to provide the tomatoes with additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. Seedlings rise well at a temperature of + 20˚C + 22˚C. In the phase of 2-3 formed leaves, it is necessary to make a pick and feed future tomatoes for the first time.
As a fertilizer during the growth of seedlings, the following are perfect:
- Ash;
- Fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium;
- Organomineral fertilizers.
You need to water the seedlings only with warm, settled water. The Verlioka tomato does not require too frequent watering. The appearance of the foliage will tell you about the lack of moisture, as well as its excess. With excessive watering, the stepsons and leaves grow and turn pale very quickly, the plant loses its resistance to diseases and pests, and if insufficient, the foliage withers.
Before transplanting Verlioka F1 tomato seedlings into the greenhouse, you need to take care of the soil in advance. The soil should be fertile, loose. Two weeks before planting tomatoes, you need to dig up the ground, after adding ash, compost or rotted manure to the soil.
In late May - early June, there is a favorable time for transplanting seedlings. The distance between plants should be at least 35-40 cm. It is not recommended to thicken the planting. The Verlioka tomato reacts to the lack of space and nutrients with a sharp drop in yield.
Water the tomatoes every 4-5 days with warm, settled water. Too abundant watering will provoke the active growth of stepchildren. "Verlioka" does not tolerate heat well, therefore, at high temperatures, the greenhouse must be constantly ventilated. During the summer season, many summer residents open the greenhouse in the morning and close it only at night.
To form tomatoes "Verlioka f1", according to the description and reviews of summer residents, it is necessary to form one or two stems.
You will learn how to properly form a tomato bush from the video:
A hybrid garter is a must. If there are too many ovaries, care must be taken to ensure that the plants do not break under the weight of the fruit.
Fertilizers with nitrogen content Verlioka tomatoes should be fed until the first peduncles appear. Subsequently, you can fertilize the tomatoes 1-2 times with fertilizing based on phosphorus and potassium.
Otherwise, caring for tomatoes is no different from traditional measures: timely weeding and loosening.
Prevention against disease
The Verlioka f1 hybrid is highly resistant to many viral and fungal diseases inherent in the Solanaceae family:
- Late blight;
- Cladosporium disease;
- Mosaics;
- Fusarium wilting.
But this does not mean that after transplanting the Verlioka F1 tomatoes into the greenhouse, they do not need care at all. On the contrary, disease resistance is maintained when the mandatory care recommendations are followed:
- Do not allow soil leaching during watering;
- Regular loosening and weeding is a must;
- Weeds must be removed from the greenhouse after weeding;
- Remove yellowed leaves and stepsons in a timely manner, ventilate the greenhouse.
According to the characteristics and reviews of those who planted the Verlioka tomato, the hybrid is unpretentious in care and has high yield rates. Therefore, he has long won the recognition of gardeners.
Tomato versatility
The versatility of the tomato "Verlioka F1" is due to the fact that the quality and taste characteristics of the fruits allow them to be used in almost any area.
Juicy and tasty tomatoes can be eaten fresh, as an ingredient in vegetable salads or for slicing.
Fruits of the same shape and size look great in a jar when preserved whole. The dense peel favors the fact that they practically do not burst when pouring boiling water over the tomatoes.
Due to their juicy pulp and the absence of voids, the Verlioka F1 tomatoes are perfect for cooking:
- mashed potatoes;
- tomato juice, paste;
- ketchup;
- a variety of sauces;
- salads and other preparations for the winter.
During heat treatment, "Verlioka" retain a pleasant aroma and delicate taste. Add tomatoes to vegetable stews, gravies, stuffed tomatoes, and more.
You can freeze a tomato only in small portions for additives when preparing second courses or in 2-3 mm circles for baking pizza.
The excellent characteristics of the Verlioka tomato fruits allow housewives to prepare a lot of all kinds of dishes not only in summer, but also in winter.
Conclusion
Unpretentious care and high yield of Verlioka tomatoes, a description of the variety, photos and reviews are the main reason why you should try to grow it on your site. And any beginner can cope with growing tomatoes. A bountiful harvest of tasty and aromatic tomatoes will be your reward for your efforts and care.
