A wonderful hybrid for growing in open ground - we plant the tomato “Juggler f1”

Tomato Juggler f1 is grown both in seedlings and without seedlings. The painstaking work of Russian breeders was crowned with success: a hybrid was obtained that gives an excellent harvest even in regions with a cool climate. Juggler pleases gardeners with large fruits with a rich taste and universal use.

The culture is popular not only among summer residents, but also among entrepreneurs. Hybrid Juggler is in high demand in sales markets.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Tomato belongs to the hybrid crops, the genes of which contain high resistance to diseases of the nightshade family. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Distinctive features

Type determinant, height depends on the place of growth: in open ground it reaches 70 cm, and in a greenhouse more than 1 m. The bush is spreading, branched, the leaves are dark green, the inflorescences are simple. Each branch bears 5–7 fruits.

The ripening period is early; 95–100 days pass from the moment the seeds are planted to full ripeness. It takes root well both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

The hybrid is resistant to drought, not demanding watering. Productivity is high, from 1 sq. m, up to 15 kg of selected vegetables are collected, provided that 4–5 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m.

It is highly resistant to tomato diseases and pests. Not susceptible to fungal infections.

Fruit characteristics

The average weight of the fruit is 230–250 g, the shape is flat-round, the color is deep red. Despite the fact that Juggler f1 is a hybrid and not a variety, the taste of the fruit is rich, sweet, with a clear sourness characteristic of tomatoes, the flesh is juicy. The skin is dense and does not crack during heat treatment - ripe vegetables are suitable for preservation. Hybrid tomatoes Juggler f1 retain their excellent taste in fresh dishes.

By processing vegetables, delicious juices, ketchups, adjika and pasta are obtained. Thanks to their dense pulp and durable peel, tomatoes are transported over long distances and stored for a long time without losing their taste or appearance.

The photo shows tomatoes Juggler f1.

How to grow seedlings

The hybrid can be grown in two ways: seedlings and without seedlings. When sowing seeds at home for seedlings, it is necessary to prepare the seed material.

Seed preparation

The seed material purchased from a specialized store is almost ready for planting: the manufacturer has already carried out disinfection and calibration. All that remains is to soak the seeds in a growth stimulator for 10 hours. This procedure will improve the germination percentage. The remedies are used not only by industrial production, but also by folk ones, and the latter are in no way inferior to biological stimulants.

Traditional methods include potato juice, aloe juice and melt water. Aloe juice additionally disinfects seed material, and potato juice enriches it with nutrients. Melt water is obtained from snow heated to room temperature.

Reference! Growth stimulants are organic substances that influence the growth and development of plants.

Preparing the container and soil

The soil for sowing seeds is prepared from a mixture of garden soil, humus and river sand in equal proportions. Disinfect the prepared soil in the oven at a temperature of 60 °C for 10 minutes or spill it with a hot solution of dark manganese. Disinfected soil will ensure healthy growth of young plants. You can also buy soil at the store. As a rule, purchased soil does not require disinfection or additional preparation.

Any container will do. You can plant both in a common and in a separate container. From the general container, a box is most often used, and plastic cups, paper honeycombs or peat pots are used as separate containers. When planting in separate containers, picking seedlings can be eliminated in the future.

Before sowing, the prepared containers are treated with a dark potassium permanganate solution for preventive purposes and small drainage holes are made at the bottom.

Sowing

The seeds are buried 1.5 cm, sprinkled with soil on top, slightly moistened with warm, settled water from a spray bottle and covered with film, artificially creating a greenhouse effect. The containers are left in a bright room at a temperature of +23–25 °C until germination.

Caring for seedlings

After sprouting, the containers are placed on the windowsill to provide the sprouts with sufficient light. If there is not enough daylight, the seedlings will stretch out and weaken, which will further retard their growth and development.

Reference! When daylight hours are short, additional lighting is installed using fluorescent lamps.

Water as the top layer of soil dries with warm, settled water from a shallow watering can or with a regular tablespoon.You cannot overwater the seedlings; the accumulation of excess moisture will cause rotting of the young roots. Also, with a large amount of moisture, the risk of developing a dangerous disease - blackleg - increases. The cause of blackleg is protobacteria of the genus Erwinia. The disease can destroy all plantings.

Reference! In the specialized literature, the term “blackleg” is not used, since it is the general name for a group of diseases with similar symptoms. Characterized by darkening of the stem at the very surface of the earth, it affects seedlings of vegetable and flower crops grown indoors or in greenhouses.

After watering, the soil is loosened to improve the air permeability of the soil. The flow of oxygen has a positive effect on the root system.

When two true leaves appear, pick them, placing them in separate containers. If the seedlings are left in a common container, then increase the distance between the seedlings, planting them no closer than 15 cm from each other.

Before transplanting into the ground, the bushes are hardened off in the open air, taking them outside for 40–50 minutes. Every day the stay time is increased by 30 minutes. Hardening is carried out for 10 days.

How to grow tomatoes

The seedlings are transplanted into the ground two months after sowing the seeds. By this time, at least four true leaves have formed on the bushes. The beds are chosen in a sunny place, protected from drafts.

Landing

The soil is prepared in advance: dig up and add a full range of minerals. Make holes 15–20 cm deep and fill them with water.

Replant on a cloudy day or in the evening hours after sunset. This way the seedlings will take root and grow faster.

They are planted in the holes together with a lump of earth without disturbing the root system. After transplantation, the holes are compacted and watered with warm, settled water.

Further care for tomato Juggler f1

Regular watering is established as the seedlings take root in a new location. Water moderately, no more than twice a week. The peculiarity of this tomato is that it does not suffer from a long absence of watering, so it is not so bad not to water the plants as to flood them.

The root system suffers from excess moisture, and the seedlings begin to get sick. Water in the early morning or in the evening, but not in the scorching sun. To retain moisture in the beds mulch peat or straw.

Reference! Watering during the day can cause leaf burn.

After moistening, the soil is loosened and all weeds with roots are removed so that the nutrients are spent on the growth of seedlings and not on weeds. Many pests that are dangerous to tomatoes live in weeds.

Feeding applied once every three weeks. During the season, seedlings are fertilized at least four times. The first fertilizing is applied two weeks after transplantation. Water with mullein infusion in a ratio of 1:15. The second is carried out at the time of flowering of the crop. They add a full range of minerals with a predominant content of phosphorus.

During the formation of ovaries, phosphorus and calcium are added, and at the time of fruiting, potassium salts are added to speed up the ripening of the fruit.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The fruits of the Juggler hybrid are heavy; as they ripen, they can break the fruiting branches. Therefore, after transplantation, a support is installed next to each seedling, to which tie up branches as they grow.The stem is also fixed, since it cannot withstand the weight of numerous fruit-bearing branches. The bush is formed into 3 stems, removing all other stepsons.

The lateral shoots of the stems thicken the plantings, so pinching is carried out regularly. The density of the bush can lead to the spread of fungal diseases.

Reference! Stepson - This is a side shoot that appears from the axils of the leaves and interferes with the full ripening of the fruit.

Diseases and pests

Summer residents report in their reviews that the vegetable crop practically does not get sick. This is a very convincing reason to grow a hybrid on your site. However, experienced gardeners do not forget about preventive measures, which include weeding, loosening and moderate watering. Treatment with Fitosporin not only protects plants from damage by fungal spores, but also improves immunity.

The hybrid is also immune from insect pests, so it is enough to plant sharp-smelling herbs between the tomato seedlings: calendula, mustard or marigolds and spray the young bushes with infusions of nettle, onion peel and plantain.

Crop rotation rules are important for healthy growth and development. If they are followed, the crop not only remains strong and healthy, but also produces tasty fruits. Good predecessors for tomatoes are cabbage, pumpkin, carrots, beets and green onions.

Nuances of care when breeding in open ground and in greenhouses

A distinctive feature of the hybrid is the ability to plant seeds directly in open beds, without growing seedlings. This method is used mainly by residents of the southern regions. Caring for a tomato is no different from growing through seedlings.

When planting in the ground, it is necessary to maintain a distance between tomatoes, despite their small growth. Closely planted spreading bushes will interfere with each other's access to sunlight and ventilation, which will undoubtedly affect their development.

When planting in a greenhouse, it is important to replace the top layer of soil with a new one. Spores of pathogenic fungi and pests successfully overwinter in the greenhouse shelter. When plants are planted in unhealthy soil, the seedlings quickly die.

In greenhouse conditions, tomato bushes are attacked by a pest such as spider mites. To protect plantings from insects, it is enough to ventilate closed structures daily. Fresh air destroys the usual habitat of the greenhouse pest.

Harvesting and application

Tomato Juggler f1 is an early ripening hybrid. This makes it possible to harvest fully ripe vegetables already in the middle of the summer season. They are processed into excellent tomato products: juices, pastes. They are consumed fresh, preparing a variety of dishes to suit every taste and imagination. The hard skin of the fruit allows you to harvest without damage canned food, marinades and pickles - tomatoes do not crack during heat treatment.

Ripe vegetables are stored well and can withstand long-term transportation over any distance. For these reasons, the hybrid is bred by entrepreneurs for industrial purposes.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

List of the main benefits of the Juggler tomato:

• the possibility of propagation in two ways - seedlings and planting in the ground;
• early maturing hybrid;
• immunity to diseases;
• high fruiting rate;
• simple agricultural technology;
• cultivation on an industrial scale;
• excellent taste;
• preservation of presentation for a long time;
• long transportation;
• versatility in use.

Conditional disadvantages include the need for pinching seedlings and mandatory fixation to a support.

Farmer reviews

Gardeners speak positively about the Juggler f1 tomato and recommend planting it on your plots.

Mikhail, Perm: “I have been growing a hybrid for several years now. What is surprising is that it easily adapts to any climatic conditions, which cannot be said about other varieties. The harvest is always excellent, tasty, enough for fresh salads and numerous preparations. Canned tomatoes are delicious, just as good as fresh ones.”

Alla, Ekaterinburg: “I tried to plant tomatoes both in open ground and in a greenhouse. In the greenhouse, twice as many ovaries were formed. The fruits are like a picture, dazzlingly beautiful and tasty. These are my favorite tomatoes, and I strongly recommend them to every summer resident.”

Conclusion

Seedlings of the hybrid Juggler f1 take root in open ground not only in the south, but also in areas with a cool climate. This is an excellent option for residents of northern regions with short summers. The tomato is highly resistant to diseases and pests, boasts high yields and large fruits with excellent taste.

Simple agricultural technology allows every beginner who decides to profitably spend the summer season at their summer cottage to plant and get a decent harvest.