Tomato "Grozdevoy" - excellent yield and memorable taste

Tomato Grozdeva is a vivid representative of the group of hybrids with early ripening. It can be grown in the open field (in the southern regions) and greenhouses (in the northern regions). Juicy, tasty and healthy fruits are used for making salads and juices. Gardeners prefer to preserve them whole to enjoy the summer memories in winter.

Why is Grozdeva's F1 hybrid so popular, how to grow it and what similar analogues exist? This article will tell you everything about these tomatoes.

Description, characteristics, yield indicators

The hybrid boasts clusters of fruits that are somewhat reminiscent of grapes. Only tomatoes are much larger and heavier than berries.

The plant has many features:

• the growing season is 100–105 days;
• the bush stretches up to 1.8–2.2 m in height;
• deep red fruits look like an elongated plum with a slightly pointed tip;
• each brush forms 8–10 tomatoes;
• the mass of tomatoes is from 100 to 120 g;
• yield - 18–21 kg per bush;
• yield stability and fruit quality do not change for 3-4 years.

Important! Tomato Grozdeva F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for growing under film shelters in private subsidiary farms.

The hybrid perfectly withstands heat and sudden changes in temperature. Marketability and transportability are high. Resistant to nematode, tomato mosaic virus, verticillium and fusarium.

Pros and cons

Gardeners prefer to grow Grozdeva's hybrid because of its high yield, beauty and excellent fruit taste. The culture is resistant to the main types of diseases and infections, it is well kept fresh.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• hybrid seeds need to be bought in a specialty store, they are not easy to find;
• brushes are formed often and in large quantities, which is why the tomato requires a lot of fertilizers;
• the plant is vigorous, and its stems are weak, lodging under the weight of the fruit.

Attention! Bushes require support and regular garters. They also grow strongly in breadth and height. The timely formation of plants will avoid sad consequences.

How to grow

Sowing seeds is best done in early March. When the spring season is over, the plant will be 50-60 days old and ready to be planted outdoors.

Summer residents from the warm regions of Russia can plant seeds directly into open ground to a depth of 3-4 cm.Further, you should take care of the plants as for ordinary seedlings.

Attention! It is not recommended to select seed for further cultivation. Otherwise, the parent plants will lose all their advantages, and the quality and quantity of the crop will noticeably decrease.

Residents of the northern regions should grow Grozdeva's tomato through seedlings. Pre-soak the seeds in a weak solution of manganese and the Epin growth biostimulator strictly according to the instructions. Then prepare the soil mixture:

• you can mix turf, humus and sand in a ratio of 6: 3: 1;
• peat, sawdust and greenhouse soil - in a ratio of 1: 1: 2;
• add 15–20 g of ammonium nitrate, 50–60 g of superphosphate, 15–20 g of potassium sulfate and some ash.

Seeds are sown in containers to a depth of 1 cm, covered with polyethylene and placed in a warm place. The room should be warm - from 20 to 24 ° C.

Seedling preparation

After the appearance of 2-3 true leaves, a pick is performed.Each plant is placed in a separate container and removed to a dark place, otherwise the seedlings will stretch out. When the sprouts are well strengthened, the hardening procedure begins: they are moved to a cool room with a temperature of + 8 ° C.

Soil preparation

Rotted manure, humus and sand are added to the place where the tomatoes will be planted. Add 80 g of nitroammophoska and a half-liter can of ash. Then the bed is dug up.

Landing scheme

There should be a distance of 40–60 cm between the bushes, and 70–100 cm between the rows. When planting, it is necessary to treat the planting with preparations that contain copper.

Attention! The site should be well lit and windless.

The best precursors for tomatoes are cabbage, garlic, legumes, cucumbers, onions, and carrots.

After planting in the ground, tomatoes watered in 7 days. In the future, the soil is moistened only as it dries. Water procedures are best done in the morning or evening.

It is necessary to feed the plants with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizers throughout the growing season. The first feeding is applied after planting the seedlings in open ground, the second - during the formation of ovaries, the third - during the fruiting period.

Prevention of diseases and pests

Tomato Grozdeva F1 is resistant to many diseases. But, as practice shows, plants can still die from adverse effects. Major diseases and pests:

1. Late blight... A dangerous infectious disease that cannot always be defeated. The fruits are covered with brown rot, the root system dies off, the bush dies. Fungi move to other tomatoes and continue to parasitize. The culture is treated with "Profit Gold" and "Abiga-Peak" preparations. The solutions are prepared in accordance with the instructions.
2. Aphid and whitefly... Insects eat leaves and feed on plant juices. They do significant damage in a short time. Plantings may die before fruit is formed. Tomatoes are treated with Zubr, Iskra, Zolotoy, Komandor, Apache and other fungicides.

It is important to understand that the best fight against infections and pests Is prevention. Activities should begin in late autumn. After harvesting the last harvest, it is necessary to burn the tops of all garden crops, then dig up the soil to a depth of 25–30 cm. So insect larvae and fungal spores will be on the surface, and the frost will do its job effectively.

In addition, the greenhouses should be ventilated, the plants should not overflow, the plantings should not be thickened. Massive greenery attracts various insects, prevents air and light from penetrating through the tall bushes - this is where late blight and other diseases can appear.

Analogs

Tomato Grozdeva F1 has two analogues. The varieties were able to win the hearts of gardeners with their unique appearance and excellent taste. The varieties are unpretentious in care and can be proud of high yields.

Siberian grove

Refers to the determinant middle layer group. Strong bushes reach a height of 90 cm, moderate foliage. The average weight of tomatoes is 150 g. Their shape resembles oblong plums. The color is red-raspberry, the pulp is sweet, fleshy and sugar at the break.

The growing season is 120-130 days. One brush forms 5-6 fruits. Productivity - 7 kg per 1 sq. m in the open field and 10-12 kg per 1 sq. m in greenhouses. Siberian grapevine is resistant to frost, has an excellent presentation and is versatile in use.

Black bunch

Indeterminate tall tomato. It got its name because of the dark color of the fruit. Forms 8-10 clusters, each consisting of 6-7 tomatoes. The mass of plum tomato in brushes reaches 80 g. The yield is 12-14 kg per 1 sq. M. m.

The fruiting period is extended, tomatoes are tied before the cold weather, including September, provided that they are grown indoors. The bush can reach a height of 3–3.5 m, so it is necessary to pinch the crown and form a plant into 1-2 stems.Tomatoes of the Black Grove variety are very responsive to feeding.

It is important to correctly fertilize and monitor the regularity of watering, preventing the soil from drying out.

French bunch

It gained popularity due to its high yield and undemanding care. The tomato was bred by a Siberian breeder, and is produced by the company "Siberian Garden" (the same company also produces the Siberian grape tree).

It differs in that it forms the minimum number of stepsons, so the bushes do not require formation. Resistant to late blight, dry rot and many other fungi.

The tomato has features:

• the bush reaches a height of 1–1.7 m, the stems are thick and strong;
• one brush forms 10-15 bright red tomatoes;
• one bush gives up to 10 kg of fruit (it is better to plant 3-4 plants per 1 sq. m);
• medium-sized fruits resemble a slightly elongated pear;
• one berry weighs from 70 to 100 g;
• the taste is sweet and sour, but the tomatoes are very fleshy and juicy.

Attention! In the northern regions, the French bunch tomato is best grown under a film cover. Unfavorable conditions can significantly harm plants or even deprive crops.

Reviews of gardeners

A huge number of gardeners have already managed to enjoy the delicious and juicy tomatoes of the Grozdeva F1 hybrid, and their analogues. According to them, the description is fully consistent with the result.

Olesya, Yekaterinburg: «I grow Grozdevoy F1 only in a greenhouse. The fruits are smaller and more compact than in the photo of the package. Tomatoes have a regular and neat shape, rich shades and juicy flesh. The crop can be stored for some time without losing its appearance. The only drawback is that you have to buy new seeds every time, as this is a hybrid. "

Tatiana, Voronezh: “Grozdevoy F1 really liked the high yield and fruit taste. We use it fresh for salads, tomatoes are also good for winter preparations. When growing, you need to follow the planting scheme, otherwise neglected plants will interfere with each other with green mass. "

Ivan, Chrysostom: “The French grape variety is very suitable for farmers. I grow it in large greenhouses for later sale. Fresh tomatoes are well sorted, their attractive appearance and excellent taste are especially appreciated by consumers. "

Conclusion

Tomato Grozdevoy F1 will become a welcome guest at any site and table. Juicy, rich, healthy and tasty fruits will decorate your favorite dish and will delight you in winter. The main thing is not to forget to process the planting material, to grow seedlings correctly, to take into account the rules for planting plants in open ground and in greenhouses.

Timely feeding, formation, treatment against diseases and pests increase the immunity of tomatoes. And those, in turn, will thank you with a rich and healthy harvest.