How to properly grow tomato “Lvovich f1”: instructions from experienced agricultural technicians for maximum yield

The tomato hybrid Lvovich F1 was developed quite recently, but is already attracting gardeners with its abundant harvest and beautiful juicy fruits. Tomatoes are grown for sale and personal consumption.

Its characteristic features are early ripening, productivity and resistance to the most dangerous nightshade diseases.

Description

The tomato hybrid Lvovich F1 is grown in film and glass greenhouses. They are also successfully cultivated in the open ground of household plots and farms.

Distinctive features

Indeterminate early maturing hybrid. The powerful vine grows up to 2.5 m in height, so it must be tied to a support. The dark green leaves on medium-sized bushes have a wavy texture. The root system is well developed, penetrating to a depth of more than 1 meter.

Tomato does not like temperature changes, so it is recommended to grow the crop in greenhouses. The hybrid is cultivated using seedlings, formed into 1-2 stems for a better harvest. 5 ovaries are formed on the hand.

Reference. Lvovich F1 is the leader among pink tomatoes in terms of early ripening.

Fruit characteristics and yield

The fruits are rich pink in color, fleshy and have a pronounced sugary structure. They taste sweet and sour and score 8 out of 10 on the taste scale. During the ripening period and during harvesting, tomatoes do not crack.

The fruit is large, flat-round in shape, weight varies from 180 to 230 g. During the growth process, the fruit begins to set and ripen. One vine can grow from 4 to 6 tomatoes. The yield of the Lvovich F1 hybrid is about 10 kg per 1 sq.m.

How to grow seedlings

To grow seedlings, follow the general rules for tomatoes of different varieties and hybrids. Particular attention should be paid to seed preparation. Healthy seeds are the basis of a good harvest.

Seed preparation

Purchased hybrid seeds are already treated by the manufacturer. But if you doubt the quality of factory disinfection, you can disinfect the material in a solution of potassium permanganate. It would not be superfluous to treat with special means to stimulate growth. Seeds are placed in a damp cloth for germination for 3-5 days.

Important! It is recommended to warm up seeds that have been stored in the cold for a long time before planting for 2-3 weeks.

Information about disinfection measures can be found on the packaging.

Container and soil

Tomato loves loose and nutritious soil with low acidity. A composition of peat, turf soil and humus is ideal. Compost, ash and eggshells are also added to the soil for drainage. The substrate can also be purchased at the store.

To plant seeds, use seedling boxes, plastic trays or individual 0.5 liter cups. Before sowing, containers are disinfected with potassium permanganate or scalded with boiling water.

Sowing

Sowing of seeds begins in February. To obtain healthy seedlings it will take 55-60 days. Before sowing, the soil is moistened. Then make a hole at a depth of 1 cm and place the sprouted seed.

When using a common container, seeds are planted in rows, maintaining a distance of 4 cm.There should be at least 2 cm between the grains. Two seeds are usually placed in the groove in case one dies. The seeds are sprinkled with a thin layer of soil and covered with film.

Growing and care

The containers under the film should be kept at a temperature of +23°C for about 5 days. After this, the film is removed and the container with the sprouts is placed in a bright place. The temperature during the day is maintained at +22-24°C, and at night – +17-18°C. When the first two leaves appear, the seedlings must be plucked.

Reference! The picking process is carried out in the afternoon, since during the day the plants are more fragile and can be broken.

If necessary, the plant is provided with additional lighting, since daylight hours should be 14 hours. 14 days before planting in the ground, the temperature is maintained at +19-20°C.

How to grow tomatoes

The variety is intended for closed planting. A tall greenhouse or greenhouse is suitable for this, as the plant grows up to 2.5 m.

Landing

Two weeks before planting seedlings, there is no need to water them. When growing, adhere to some rules:

1. Crop rotation is observed and tomatoes are planted after zucchini, dill, cucumbers, carrots or cabbage.
2. Plant bushes to the base of the first leaves.
3. Before planting, the holes are watered with warm water and mineral fertilizer is added to them. Sometimes they are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.
4. After planting the seedlings, a watering hole is formed. soil mulch peat, sawdust or humus.

Care

Ten days after planting, the plant is treated with potassium permanganate mixed with water. This will protect the plantings from late blight.

Lvovich F1 tomatoes love moist soil and dry air. Watering is carried out once every 3-4 days. The volume should be 5 liters per plant.Water in the pre-lunch time so that the air humidity has time to decrease in the evening. The plant should not be watered with cold water; the temperature should not be lower than 23°C. You can tell about a lack of moisture by curled leaves.

Tomatoes in the greenhouse are fed 3 times during the growing season.

• in early June, nitrogen and potassium are used;
• after a month, phosphorus is added to nitrogen and potassium;
• in early August they feed only potassium and phosphorus.

Reference! In addition to those listed, the culture responds well to magnesium, calcium, boron, zinc, iron and manganese. Fertilizing is usually combined with watering time.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

As the tomato grows, it produces a large number of side shoots. They need to be removed. If this is not done, the bush will be very thick and the ovaries will not have time to fill up enough. Pruning is done in the morning so that the wounds heal and the infection does not have time to penetrate the plant. When removing shoots, a small stump is left.

Tall bushes are grown with 1-2 stems. Leaving one stem, all stepsons are removed. When the bush reaches the desired height, the top is pinched. This one is done in mid or late August. To maintain two stems, leave one side shoot above the first cluster. When an ovary forms on a new cluster, all leaves are removed.

Diseases and pests

Like all hybrids, the Lvovich F1 variety is resistant to some tomato diseases. Despite this, preventive measures must be taken to prevent diseases. Regular watering, loosening the soil and fertilizing will help protect the plant. In addition, to prevent late blight, the bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux mixture 3 times throughout the season.

The tomato is resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilt, cladosporiosis and mosaic.

The most effective method of controlling the Colorado potato beetle is manual collection of the pest and subsequent burning. When aphids appear, the bushes are treated with soapy water. Whiteflies and thrips are combated using celandine tincture.

Reference! Parsley planted between tomato bushes will help against slugs. To combat the nematode, garlic and marigolds are planted.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Tomatoes are grown in open ground in temperate latitudes. When cultivated in the south, the lower leaves are not pinched. They protect the bush from exposure to the sun. In the northern regions, on the contrary, the lower stepsons are removed for better formation of the bush.

When growing in greenhouses, do not forget to ventilate the tomato plantings. You don’t have to be afraid to leave the greenhouse door open; the bushes of this crop are not afraid of drafts. Water in the greenhouse in the morning, strictly at the root. If water gets on the leaves, there is a possibility of the bush rotting and pests appearing.

Harvesting and application

Tomato Lvovich F1 is an early ripening hybrid. The first harvest can be harvested 59-63 days after planting. The culture is characterized by a friendly and abundant harvest. The fruits grow large, dense and have the same size.

The tomato is grown both for personal use and for sale; the hybrid is resistant to long-distance transportation and long-term storage. Has excellent commercial qualities. In cooking it is used for salads and cooking. It is not used in whole-fruit canning due to the large fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Lvovich F1 has many advantages:

1. Tomatoes are famous for their early and abundant fruiting.
2. The fruits are large and have an excellent presentation.
3. Resistant to long-distance transportation and long-term storage.
4. The fruits ripen at the same time and are of the same size.
5. Genetic resistance of TmVF2C5.

The disadvantages include:

1. In most cases, they are grown only in greenhouses, since the hybrid does not tolerate temperature changes well.
2. Needs to stepsoning and support due to the abundant growth of the bush.
3. Susceptible late blight.

Farmer reviews

In reviews, gardeners highly appreciate the early ripening of the crop and excellent taste.

Elena, Voronezh: «I was surprised by the shape and size of the fruits: they grew large and all the same size. We grew a vegetable for sale - it tolerates transportation well and looks great. The surface of the tomatoes was smooth, even and had a rich pink color.”

Dmitry, Volgograd region: “The hybrid was grown in one stem and pinched to form a bush, leaving the plant about 2 m high. During the summer, the plant did not get sick, despite the presence of late blight on potatoes in the same area. This proximity did not affect the tomato in any way, and the harvest turned out to be good.”

Results

Growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions gives a bountiful harvest. Lvovich hybrid bushes do not like temperature changes and bear fruit better in southern latitudes. However, if you follow the planting rules, proper care and feeding, you can grow a good harvest of pink tomatoes in open ground.