We get a record harvest with the “Hali Gali” tomato: life hacks for gardeners and basic rules for caring for a hybrid
In 2003, Siberian breeders registered an early-ripening tomato hybrid, Khali-gali F1. The crop is intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions and open ground; it has a high degree of resistance to fungal diseases. Tomato is in steady demand among farmers and gardeners in central Russia.
Description of the hybrid
Khali-gali F1 is a determinate early-ripening tomato hybrid. From the moment the seeds are planted, the first fruits ripen in 80-95 days. In greenhouse conditions they will ripen 15 days earlier. The standard bush reaches a height of 90 cm, the leaves are light green and medium in size. The inflorescence is simple, the first bud occurs above the 5th-7th leaf.
Hybrid f1
Like most modern hybrids, Hali-gali F1 tomato has innate resistance to fungal diseases. It will not be possible to independently prepare seeds for subsequent propagation while maintaining the purity of the characteristics. Marking F1 indicates the need to buy seed in the store.
Distinctive features
Early ripening tomato is resistant to sudden temperature changes. It does not pollinate on its own. To attract bees to the beds, it is recommended to plant honey-bearing flowers: calendula, matthiola, mignonette. Shows excellent results when grown on the balcony of a city apartment.
Fruit characteristics and yield
It is easy to distinguish the fruits of the hybrid from other red tomatoes for greenhouse selection - at the tip of the Khali-gali there is a kind of pointed “nose”. The shape is round, the skin is dense. The weight of a ripe tomato reaches 100-170 g.
Tomatoes have excellent taste. Well preserved during transportation. The amount of harvest directly depends on the growing method. Productivity from 1 m2 in a greenhouse reaches 13 kg, in open ground 9 kg per 1 m2.
How to grow seedlings
Tomato hybrid Hali-gali is grown by seedlings.
Seed preparation
Seeds are sown for seedlings for the greenhouse in January-February, for soil in March-April. Store-bought hybrid grains are pre-calibrated and there is no need to sort them before planting.
Sellers store seed in the cold in warehouse conditions, where it lies dormant. Warming will awaken the seeds and shorten the period before the first leaves appear. To do this, the packaging is tied to a heating radiator for 2-3 weeks.
On a note! Hybrid seeds are not sown dry. Immediately on the day of sowing, they are soaked in the Humate solution for 1-2 hours.
Container and soil
For seedlings, tomato seeds are planted in boxes with a side height of up to 10 cm. A drainage layer of expanded clay 1-2 cm thick is placed on the bottom of the container. Fill to the top with the prepared nutrient mixture.
The optimal composition of the soil mixture for tomatoes:
- 2 parts peat;
- 1 part of land;
- 1 part compost;
- 0.5 parts sand.
Add to one bucket of the resulting mixture one cup of wood ash to reduce overall acidity. If the soil is heavy, add a small amount of sphagnum moss. This will allow the root system of the tomato sprouts to “breathe”.
Sowing
Hybrid tomato seeds are sown in boxes with nutritional mixture, 1 pc. into the hole. Deepen by 2-2.5 cm.The soil is generously sprayed with melt or rainwater. Cover the top with a thin 1 cm layer of soil. Cover with film and place in a warm place.
Other early ripening varieties:
Large-fruited tomato for universal use "Strega f1"
Early ripening tomato for the southern regions of the country “Polonaise f1”
Growing and care
After the first shoots appear boxes with seedlings are placed on an insulated windowsill. If possible, arrange illumination with fluorescent lamps. The total daylight hours should be 16 hours.
It is important not to dry out young tomato shoots. After pipping, the film on the box is lifted daily, the ground is sprayed and covered again. The cover is completely removed after 10-15 days. At a temperature outside the window of +15-20 ° C, the sprouts are “walked” in the air, starting from 5 minutes a day.
At the age of 2-3 weeks, the seedlings are fed with ready-made humic fertilizers according to the recommendations indicated on the package. After 3-4 days, the plants are transplanted into individual containers, for example, peat pots.
On a note! Pinching the root injures the plant and causes a delay in fruiting for 1-2 weeks.
How to grow tomatoes
There are no special differences in the agricultural technology of the Khali-gali F1 hybrid. Like any other tomatoes, these tomatoes require soil moisture, timely fertilizing and compliance with the humidity regime. The only caveat is that additional pollination is required.
Landing
At the age of 55-60 days, the hybrid tomato Hali-gali F1 is planted in a permanent place on a cloudy day early in the morning. By this time, the sprout reaches 40-45 cm and forms 5-6 leaves. Plants are spaced at a distance of 40 cm, row spacing is 50 cm.After planting, water thoroughly.
Care
Regular caring for Hali-gali tomatoes includes mandatory steps:
- Periodic loosening of the surface layer of soil.
- Water abundantly in the early morning or at sunset 1-2 times a week.
- Constant hilling with an interval of 14-15 days 3-4 times a season.
- Pinching of axillary inflorescences and lower leaves.
- First feeding at the age of 14-15 days after planting.
- The second - during the flowering period of the second cluster.
On a note! The plant is formed in such a way that an adult bush consists of 1 or 2 shoots.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Hali-gali hybrid tomato needs additional pollination. To do this, shake the bush slightly once a day during the period of abundant flowering. This will help the pollen settle on the stamens and produce a good ovary. The trunk of the tomato and the main branches must be tied up to avoid breaking off under the weight of ripe tomato bunches.
To get a full harvest give preference to complex mineral fertilizers.
Diseases and pests
Like any hybrid, the Hali-gali F1 tomato is resistant to late blight, bacterial spot and tobacco mosaic virus.
Insect pests pose a particular danger to hybrid tomatoes.. To combat them, ready-made drugs are used:
- Colorado potato beetle - spraying with the preparations “Bitoxibacillin”, “Actarofit” at the rate of 100 ml per 10 liters of water;
- May beetle - adding biological preparations “Metarizin”, “Boverin”, “Entocid” to the soil;
- root-knot nematode - treatment with biological products "Boverin", "Metarizin" and "Entocid";
- cutworm caterpillar - spraying the vegetative part with Lepidocide;
- aphids - treatment with “Bitoxibacillin”.
When the first dangerous insects appear In tomato beds, it is necessary to deep loosen the soil and manually collect the larvae.
On a note! The cockchafer, a dangerous pest of the root system of tomatoes, does not like lupine and cruciferous plants. The combination of tomatoes with cabbage, radish, and mustard gives good results.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
Hali-gali tomato is resistant to high temperatures. When planting in the ground, it requires regular loosening of the soil, pinching and tying up the stems.
Growing in open ground is more suitable for southern regions. In the middle zone, seedlings need to be covered with film until persistent heat sets in. In more northern areas they are suitable for cultivation in heated greenhouses. Prevention of disease in hybrid tomatoes in closed conditions will include regular loosening of the soil, ventilation, and adherence to lighting conditions.
Harvesting and application
The hybrid tolerates long-term transportation well, perfectly preserves its presentation. Due to the high sugar content, the fruits have excellent taste.
Tomatoes are dense, fleshy, often used for cooking juices, purees, pickles in barrels. They retain their characteristic tomato aroma well during greenhouse cultivation and are highly valued as the first spring vegetable.
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Early maturing hybrid with exceptional taste - “Lili Marlene f1”
Advantages and disadvantages
Hybrid Khali-gali F1 is demanding when it comes to feeding, especially in greenhouse conditions. But this fact can hardly be attributed to obvious shortcomings.
The undeniable advantages include:
- early ripening of fruits;
- tolerance to lack of moisture;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- excellent transportability.
The Hali-gali tomato will be appreciated by amateurs and experienced farmers. Growing a hybrid does not require in-depth knowledge of gardening and will be a good experience for beginners. To obtain a rich harvest, it is enough to pay attention to timely feeding and planting of plants.
Farmer reviews
Marina, Krasnodar region: “We planted the Khali-gali hybrid in open ground on April 1, 10 bushes for testing. Among the advantages, I would like to note excellent taste. The fruits are dense, fleshy, aromatic. Phytophthora has been spared; not a single bush is infected. It caused trouble only during fruiting, the branches were strongly inclined to the ground and had to be tied up urgently.”.
Konstantin, Kazan: “This is my second year growing tomatoes. The seedlings were planted in the greenhouse on May 3. The first clusters with full green fruits appeared in early July. The yield is excellent, I collected 15 kg from the bush. The fruits look as bright as in the photo. This result is obtained with abundant watering once a week. It branches heavily, it is imperative to pay attention to pinching.”.
Vasily Petrovich, Moscow region: “I am interested in growing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in a greenhouse. I tried Khali-gali in 2005 and have been planting it constantly since then. Taste sweet, aromatic. I noticed that they like complex fertilizers. They respond well to Gumat. I try to tie it up on the day of disembarkation, so as not to crawl on the ground later. I gradually increase the support as I grow. I’m not going to change for others”.
Conclusion
As many gardeners note, tomatoes of the Hali-Gali F1 hybrid are distinguished by uniform seed germination. Suitable for growing in any region of the country. Tomatoes impress with their good transportability and keeping quality.The peculiar original “spout” at the tip of the fruit makes the culture recognizable and increases its popularity.
The versatility of using the crop adds advantages when choosing varieties and hybrids for growing on the site. Even a novice gardener can cultivate hali-gali, following the basic rules of tomato agricultural technology.