A gift from Dutch breeders - the President tomato: a detailed description of the hybrid and the secrets of caring for it
It is impossible to imagine a full-fledged summer cottage where there are no tomato beds with beautiful, ripe fruits. In many gardens there are bushes of the President hybrid. This tomato is liked by everyone without exception. It's all about its unpretentiousness, attractive fruits and high yield.
Description of the variety
This hybrid indeterminate, therefore it is not limited in growth. When grown in a greenhouse, a tomato can be semi-determinate. In this case, the plant stops growing, and stepsons appear in small numbers. President F1 is grown in a greenhouse, greenhouse or open ground.
It is considered an early hybrid because it takes only 80 to 100 days from planting to first harvest. The leaves are small in size, dark green in color. Forms few stepsons; their timely removal is required.
The plant is a tall species, as it reaches 1.5 m in height and requires mandatory garter, although it has powerful and strong shoots. Each cluster produces 4 to 6 fruits. The hybrid is most resistant to a large number of diseases. It is universal in use and can be used in canning and for fresh consumption.
In addition to the President F1 hybrid, there is a President 2 F1. Both of these tomatoes were bred by the same company. They are similar in appearance and have almost the same characteristics.
Distinctive features
The President 2 F1 was introduced later and was developed as an improved version of the first hybrid. Unlike its predecessor, President 2 F1 is included in the state register of plants of the Russian Federation and has permission for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation. Recommended for outdoor cultivation, can be used in industrial cultivation.
Fruit characteristics, yield
The fruits of the President F1 tomato are round, smooth, and approximately the same size and shape. The weight of each tomato reaches 300 g. The ripe fruits are red-orange in color. The tomato has a thick skin, which allows it to withstand transportation well and can be stored for up to a month.
Fruit with dense and juicy pulp. Like all hybrids, it has an unexpressed aroma and a medium-strong taste. The maximum yield of the variety reaches 9 kg per bush, but this is only possible if all the rules for planting and caring for the plant are followed. The fruit is not characterized by cracking.
The fruits and harvest amount of both hybrids are practically the same. But it is believed that the taste of the President 2 F1 hybrid is better.
Reference! The fruits of this hybrid have a great taste, which is enhanced if left to ripen at room temperature.
How to grow seedlings
Working with seedlings will not cause unnecessary trouble. When growing a hybrid, standard procedures and fertilizing are used.
Seed preparation
The President tomato is a hybrid, so its seeds are not collected for subsequent planting. Seeds from gardening stores are used. The manufacturer himself disinfects the material. It is enough to remove empty specimens; the rest can be planted.
Container and soil
For seedlings, the best option would be shallow boxes, which must be disinfected, just like the soil.
An important step is adding fertilizers to the soil for seedlings in the following proportion:
- saltpeter - 40 g;
- 15 ml of potassium fertilizers in a liquid state;
- superphosphate - up to 30 g;
- nitroammophoska - 30 g.
To reduce the likelihood of plant disease from fungal infections, organic fertilizers are applied in a ratio of 1:10. Mulching is not necessary when growing seedlings.
Sowing
In order for the seedlings to grow strong, several are planted in one small glass, deepening them by 2 cm.
Growing and care
As soon as the plant reaches the moment when 2 true leaves appear, a pick must be carried out. Each plant should be in a separate container. The temperature at the location of the seedlings is maintained at 23 °C. Tomato development requires regular moderate watering. During the period of development and growth of seedlings, fertilizing is carried out using complex fertilizers.
An important factor for the good development of seedlings will be the presence of sufficient light. In case of its shortage, artificial lighting is used. A week before planting the seedlings, they are hardened off. The seedlings are taken out to the balcony for about 1 hour and each subsequent time the time is increased by 30 minutes.
How to grow tomatoes
Hybrid The President requires strict adherence to the rules of agricultural technology. Despite the unpretentiousness of the tomato, for its successful growth you need to carefully follow the instructions.
Landing
Seedlings are planted in the ground 50 days after germination. Can be planted in a greenhouse from mid-May. Depending on climatic conditions, the date may change.When planting seedlings, maintain a distance of 30 cm between bushes and a distance of 80 cm between rows.
No more than 4 bushes are planted on an area of 1 m². If you plant more often, the bushes will interfere with each other’s development, and the yield will decrease. The hybrid is demanding on the soil - the soil must be light and fertile. The peculiarity of this variety is that it does not require excess sunlight, like many other varieties.
Complex fertilizers - urea, superphosphate or leaf humus - are added to the soil for planting tomatoes over several weeks. Afterwards some digging is required. Before planting, dig a hole in the ground and pour 1 liter of water into it.
Care
Caring for the President hybrid is no different from caring for other tomatoes on your site. It is important to follow the basic rules of care:
- Water 1 to 2 times a week depending on the ambient temperature. On South watered more often - approximately once every 3 days. Pour water under the root of the bush, it should not get on the leaves.
- A week after planting the seedlings, perform feeding nitrogen fertilizers. During fruit ripening, potassium fertilizers are applied once.
- The first bush is planted once 10 days after planting. Then they hill up after 2 weeks.
- It will be a mandatory requirement mulching soil to regulate moisture levels.
- Regular harvesting, otherwise the branches of the plant will break from excessive stress.
- Weeding and loosening the soil promotes air flow to the root system.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
It is recommended to plant tomato seeds 2 months before planting the plant in open ground. Seedlings are very stretchy, so it is important to prevent them from growing more than 15 cm. If this is not done, the plant will lag behind in development.However, the bush can be semi-determinant - in this case it will stop growing on its own.
Important! Taking into account possible semi-determination, leave the most powerful stepchild in case of a stop in the development of the plant.
Diseases and pests
The hybrid has strong immunity, since its creation and breeding took into account the tomatoes’ readiness to resist pests and diseases.
In greenhouse conditions with high air humidity, whiteflies can infect tomatoes. To eliminate it, use Confidor. Weeding and loosening the soil will not give a chance to develop late blight.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
It is advisable to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse only in regions with a cold climate. In the southern regions, the greenhouse does not increase productivity. The costs that will be required for the manufacture and maintenance of the structure are not comparable with the harvest obtained.
Harvesting and application
The harvest begins 3 months after planting. The hybrid bears fruit until the end of September. One of the recommendations is to harvest tomatoes a little under-ripe. The fruits are placed for final ripening for 4-5 days in a dark place with a temperature not exceeding 20 °C. After performing this procedure, the tomato is able to overcome long-distance transportation.
The hybrid was originally bred for making salads, but in fact it is used much more widely. The fruits are excellent fresh and suitable for making tomato paste and canning.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
The advantages of the President hybrid include:
- high tomato yield;
- pleasant taste and excellent presentation;
- unpretentiousness;
- versatility in the use of fruits;
- the fruits last a long time after picking and are suitable for transportation;
- have good immunity to tomato diseases;
- Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
But this hybrid also has disadvantages:
- the brush cannot withstand the load from ripening fruits, a mandatory support is required;
- long stems require garter;
- if you grow a tomato in the northern regions, you will have to use a greenhouse, since the hybrid is early ripening.
Farmer reviews
Gardeners speak well of the President hybrid and highlight its unpretentiousness and good yields.
Igor Valentinovich, Voronezh: “I have been growing tomatoes in a greenhouse for many years. The costs of growing and planting this hybrid quickly pay off due to the high tomato yield.”
Tamara, Omsk: “The tomatoes never got sick, so I was happy with the hybrid. The tomatoes look like the photos on the Internet. And the taste is quite decent, not watery.”
Conclusion
The President can be considered one of the most stable hybrids. Suitable for growing in open ground, in greenhouses and cultivated on an industrial scale. Gives a magnificent harvest and does not require special care. It has large and juicy fruits that have an attractive presentation.