Follow the instructions and the hybrid tomato “Ivanych f1” will surprise you with abundant fruiting in the garden or in the greenhouse
Modern tomato hybrids are very popular among gardeners because they produce rich harvests and are resistant to temperature changes and diseases. One of these varieties is Ivanych F1, bred by Siberian breeders. If you follow all the necessary instructions and growing rules, the result will not take long to arrive.
The article provides all the necessary information about the hybrid, which will be useful to the gardener: characteristics, features of cultivation and agricultural technology, reviews from summer residents.
Description of the variety
Hybrid Ivanych belongs to the mid-early crops. Tomatoes ripen 90-95 days after the first shoots appear. The bushes are low, can reach a height of 70 cm.
Distinctive features
The hybrid is characterized by high yield, resistance to many diseases and parasites, and excellent taste.
A distinctive feature of the Ivanych hybrid is its sweet taste with slight sourness and the bright pink color that the fruits acquire during the ripening process.
Fruit characteristics, yield
The fruits grow in clusters of 5 pieces. Ripe tomatoes have a pink-scarlet color, reach a weight of 200 g. They have thick, glossy skin and juicy pulp. It is distinguished by high productivity if all rules of agricultural technology are observed - up to 18 kg per 1 sq. m. Some gardeners manage to collect 25 kg from 1 sq. m. m.
Important. Ivanych F1 is picky about soil composition. The application of fertilizing and fertilizers when growing them is mandatory.
How to grow seedlings
Seeds are sown for seedlings in early spring. If you plan to grow them in a greenhouse, the planting date will come 10 days earlier.
Seed preparation
To get a good harvest you will need quality seeds. A germination test using a saline solution will reveal empty seeds that will not grow into anything.
If planting material has been stored in a cool place, it must be warmed up several weeks before planting. The storage temperature should be increased gradually, starting from room temperature.
Then you need to prepare the seeds for planting. To do this, they are soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. For this purpose, you can use a solution of potassium permanganate. This will disinfect the planting material and accelerate growth. After soaking, the seeds are thoroughly washed with water.
Important. Tap water is not suitable for washing seeds. It negatively affects the yield and other properties of tomatoes. It is better to use rain or filtered water.
To improve the effect, you can treat the seeds with a nutrient. Potato juice or aloe juice are ideal for this - they will increase yield and germination.
Container and soil
For seedlings, deep containers that need to be tightly filled with soil are suitable. The soil should be light and contain peat, sand and turf soil. The soil should have a normal acidity level.
Important. Before planting, the soil is checked for the presence of weeds, pests and larvae. They can cause dangerous diseases and harm plants. To disinfect the soil, heat it in the oven.
You can buy soil for tomatoes in advance, or you can make it yourself. To do this you will need 3 kg of peat per 1 kg of turf. Sand and ash can be added to this mixture.
To make the soil looser and lighter, as well as saturate it with air, you need to sift it. To increase productivity, add 15 g of lime for every kilogram of soil.
Sowing
The finished seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 2 cm. Then the soil is sprayed with water at room temperature and covered with film. After this, the container is placed in a warm place until the first shoots appear.
Growing and care
When the shoots have appeared, the container is placed in the brightest place in the house, for example, on a windowsill. It is advisable that the window faces the sunny side.
If the weather is cloudy or there is not enough daylight, use a fluorescent lamp. Plants need to be watered once every 5 days. When the leaves appear, the seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer.
How to grow tomatoes
Ivanych hybrids are grown in different climatic conditions. But the main stages of preparing and caring for tomatoes in the southern and central regions differ little, only the timing shifts.
Landing
At the end of spring, plants are planted in open ground. Small holes are made in the ground, into each of which a handful of wood ash or superphosphate is placed.
Important. The distance between the holes should be at least 40 cm so that the tomatoes do not interfere with each other and can develop normally. The distance between rows is 70 cm.
Care
Hybrid Ivanych tomatoes do not require compliance with complex agricultural technology rules. Their bushes are low, so they do not need a garter, but it is necessary to remove excess shoots and leaves.
Water the tomatoes once a week. Complex mineral fertilizers are used for feeding. It is held 4 times per season.
Tomatoes prefer loose soil, so periodically loosen the soil to ensure oxygen access to the roots.
Hilling of tomatoes is carried out 2-3 times per season. This is done immediately after watering, when the soil is still wet.
Important. Experienced summer residents recommend pinching: this procedure increases the yield of tomatoes.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Even following all the instructions, a gardener may encounter various difficulties. To avoid them, you need to know the features of growing tomatoes:
- Tomatoes require calcium for normal growth. If it is not enough, brown or black spots may appear on the fruits. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to add calcium when planting in the soil.
- Watering tomatoes should be moderate. Excess moisture leads to problems such as late blight and cracks in tomatoes.
- Tomato hybrids, including Ivanovich, are prone to the appearance of scars on the fruit. Removing leaves too often can worsen this problem.
In summer, fruits may get sunburned. They are easily distinguished by the white color of their spots. If shade is not provided in time to protect the fruit, the damaged area will begin to rot.
Diseases and pests
Ivanovich tomatoes are resistant to most tomato diseases. However, fungal infections cannot be ruled out. The greatest danger to plants is posed by such a dangerous disease as late blight. To prevent it, plants are treated with Fitosporin. This remedy is excellent for both prevention and treatment of the disease in the early stages.
If the tomatoes have only recently been planted in the ground, a weak solution is suitable for prevention. potassium permanganate.
Of the parasites, Ivanych tomatoes most often infect aphid, whitefly And slugs. To prevent their occurrence, use a decoction of celandine or ready-made insecticides.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
Growing tomatoes in open ground and in a greenhouse has its own characteristics.
An important aspect when growing tomatoes in open beds is watering. Water the plants at the root without touching the leaves. It is better to do this a couple of hours before sunset.
When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, pay attention to its lighting. The greenhouse should let in maximum light and protect plants from temperature changes.
Important. Many gardeners recommend covering the greenhouse with two layers of polyethylene to give the tomatoes additional protection.
Do not forget about treating the greenhouse against pests and diseases - greenhouse conditions are ideal for their reproduction.
It is advisable to water tomatoes in a greenhouse not in the evening, but in the morning. When watering late, condensation forms, which negatively affects the tomatoes.
Harvesting and application
90-95 days after planting, tomatoes reach maturity. Harvesting is best done in dry, clear weather.
Hybrid tomatoes Ivanych are universal. They are used to prepare various dishes, salads and juices. Everyone who has tried to grow this crop notes its excellent keeping quality and resistance to transportation.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Ivanych variety has many advantages, including:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- tolerate transportation well.
Among the disadvantages is the demanding nature of tomatoes when it comes to soil.Since this is a hybrid, seeds cannot be collected for further use at home.
Farmer reviews
Valery, Zhitomir: “I’m pleased with the result and the yield, but the tomatoes have become infected with late blight.”
Tatyana, Chelyabinsk: “The hybrid pleased me with its yield; the tomatoes have an excellent taste. I plan to plant them next year as well. The tomatoes grew large and tasty. Ideal for canning and salads. But when buying, you need to look at the packaging. They often sell fakes instead of original seeds.”
Valentina, Nizhny Novgorod: “I’ve been planting these tomatoes for three years now, they look like the photo on a packet of seeds. They give an excellent harvest even in cold summers. The taste is simply excellent, suitable for twists and pickles.”
Conclusion
Ivanych F1 is a good choice for any gardener. Even a novice summer resident can cope with its cultivation. If you follow all the rules and nuances, you will be pleased with an excellent harvest and excellent taste of tomatoes. You can eat tomatoes in summer salads and winter pickles; they retain vitamins and beneficial properties for a long time.