Characteristics of Tomato Intuition
There are varieties of Tomatoes that differ not only in appearance and taste, but also in growing conditions, ripening times, and the complexity of planting. Tomato Intuition is a widespread variety in our area.
Characteristics of Tomato Intuition
Distribution history
Tomato Intuition f1 belongs to the hybrid type of the first generation. This is one of the first varieties that can be collected by brush. It was bred by Russian breeders for the prospect of planting in the autumn-summer period and was officially registered in 1998.
Tomato is a versatile hybrid variety of vegetative type, tall in the type of germination, which is not suitable for every area.
Description of the variety
The plant has a tall and powerful stem 1.7-2 m long, a moderate number of brushes and dark green rough leaves on which the fruits are firmly held. It is formed into 1 or 2 stems (through the use of the stepson as a second trunk). The rhizome is developed and deep, a strong axis is able to withstand the weight of germinating vegetables, the inflorescence is standard, the stalk is articulated.
The crop is harvested 3-4 months after the first shoots - you cannot call the early ripening variety: it is mid-season. The fruits are harvested from mid-July to late September.
Dignity
Tomato variety Intuition has a number of advantages:
- High yield - from 25 to 33 kg per 1 m² (from 4 plants). This is 10% more than the average for ordinary tomato bushes. In a greenhouse, when using the seedling method of cultivation, they give the most fertile results. The seeds have a high germination rate.
- Resistance to fungal diseases such as tobacco mosaic, various sporioses, as well as parasites. Chemical treatments should be kept to a minimum, which allows for healthy plant growth and reduced waste.
- Excellent taste, sweetish with sourness.
- Long shelf life and transportability. The fruits, due to their strength, do not crack.
- Marketable appearance of fruits.
- Convenient collection with brushes.
Growing Tomato Intuition f1 is better indoors. It depends on the area: in the southern regions, an open one is also suitable, but the process requires a lot of effort.
disadvantages
The characteristic of the variety allows us to highlight minor negative aspects. The disadvantages of the F1 grade are insignificant. These include a long ripening of fruits (but due to this, green fruits have time to ripen) and poor adaptability to growing in open ground. Tomato seeds Intuition f1 cannot be left to grow for next year.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits are ideal for canning
Tomato Intuition has an attractive appearance thanks to its thin (but dense) and shiny skin. The elasticity of the skin allows you to keep the fruits intact when preserved.
The tomatoes are round in shape, reach 7-8 cm in diameter, weigh an average of 100 g. The dry matter percentage is about 4.5.
The pulp of tomatoes is rich and tender, with a sugary taste. Compact tomatoes are similar, like twins, one to the other.Unripe tomatoes are green and turn red as they ripen.
Growing rules
To achieve high yields, you need to put a lot of effort into the process and stock up on the necessary equipment. The greenhouse should be equipped with a proper heating and lighting system, especially at the stage of planting seedlings. Seeds for seedlings are planted in late winter and early spring. When the sprouts are more than 50 days old, they are planted in planting holes treated with manganese water. The distance between them is a quarter of a meter. The rows are placed 0.5 m apart.
Intuition tomatoes require compliance with a number of conditions when growing:
- preparing the soil for planting;
- feeding the soil with a mixture of peat, turf and humus in equal proportions, plus 1 tbsp. l. phosphate, 1 kg of sand and 1 tbsp. wood ash; as an alternative - a ready-made mixture from specialized stores;
- removal of the surface soil layer 15 cm deep;
- disinfection with vitriol solution (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water).
Before planting, the tomato is hardened. The age of seedlings ready for planting should be at least 50 days, it should have a mature appearance: a powerful and rather tall stem, bright color of the leaves. After planting, a few days later, a garter is made, then pinching and pinching of the growth point.
How to care
The list of mandatory activities includes watering, periodic weeding and preventive measures to protect against diseases. In August, farmers carry out a pinching - they cut off the top of the plant so that the set fruits ripen. If you ignore this point, the process of plant growth will slow down. The pinching process is especially relevant for cold edges, where in a short period of summer the bush ovaries do not have enough time to mature.
To ensure greater productivity, gardeners are advised to use loamy or sandy loamy soils flavored with humus or ash for planting seeds of hybrid varieties. The greenhouse method of growing seeds is the most optimal, due to the coverage of the useful territory of the closed ground.
Conclusion
Tomato Intuition f1 is considered picky, resistant to weather conditions, and therefore a favorite variety of farmers. The elasticity of the fruits allows them to be stored for a long time. The requirements for the conditions are quite standard: a dry and dark place without a sharp temperature drop.
Reviews of gardeners about the tomato Intuition is completely positive. It is appreciated for its high and stable yield, ease of growing and excellent taste. Intuition tomatoes are popular for preservation. According to the description of Tomatoes Intuition F1, the variety is universal and suitable for growing on an average garden plot.