Follow the instructions and the hybrid tomato "Ivanich f1" will surprise you with abundant fruiting in the garden or in the greenhouse

Modern tomato hybrids are very popular among gardeners, because they give a rich harvest, are resistant to temperature extremes and diseases. One of these varieties is Ivanych F1, bred by Siberian breeders. If you follow all the necessary instructions and rules for growing, the result will not be long in coming.

The article contains all the necessary information about the hybrid, which will be useful to the gardener: characteristics, features of cultivation and agricultural technology, reviews of summer residents.

Description of the variety

Hybrid Ivanych refers to medium early crops. Tomatoes ripen 90-95 days after the first shoots appear. The bushes are not tall, they can reach a height of 70 cm.

Distinctive features

The hybrid is distinguished by its high yield, resistance to many diseases and parasites, and excellent taste.

A distinctive feature of the Ivanych hybrid is a sweet taste with a slight sourness and a bright pink color, which the fruits acquire during ripening.

Fruit characteristics, yield

Fruits grow in clusters of 5 pieces. Ripe tomatoes have a pink-scarlet color, reaching a mass of 200 g. They have a dense glossy skin and juicy pulp. Differs in high yield, subject to all the rules of agricultural technology - up to 18 kg per 1 sq. m. Some gardeners manage to collect 25 kg from 1 sq. m. m.

Important... Ivanych F1 is picky about the composition of the soil. The introduction of dressings and fertilizers during their cultivation is mandatory.

How to grow seedlings

Seeds are sown for seedlings in early spring. If you plan to grow them in a greenhouse, the planting time will come 10 days earlier.

Seed preparation

You will need quality seeds to get a good harvest. A germination test with a saline solution will reveal empty seeds from which nothing will grow.

If the planting material was stored in a cool place, it must be warmed up several weeks before planting. Increase the storage temperature gradually, starting at room temperature.

Then you need to prepare the seeds for planting. To do this, they are soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. For this purpose, you can use a solution of potassium permanganate. This will disinfect the planting material and accelerate growth. After soaking, the seeds are thoroughly washed with water.

Important... Tap water is not suitable for rinsing the seeds. It negatively affects the yield and other properties of tomatoes. Better to use rainwater or filtered water.

To improve the effect, you can treat the seeds with a nutrient. Potato juice or aloe juice is ideal for this - they will increase productivity and germination.

Capacity and soil

For seedlings, deep containers are suitable, which must be densely filled with soil. The soil should be light, contain peat, sand and turf soil. The soil should be at normal acidity levels.

Important... Before planting, the soil is checked for the presence of weeds, pests and larvae. They can cause dangerous diseases and damage plants. For disinfection, the soil is heated in the oven.

You can buy soil for tomatoes in advance, or you can make it yourself. This will require 3 kg of peat per 1 kg of turf.Sand and ash can be added to this mixture.

To make the soil looser and lighter, as well as to saturate it with air, it is necessary to sift it. To increase yields, add 15 g of lime for every kilogram of soil.

Sowing

Ready seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 2 cm. Then the soil is sprayed with water at room temperature and covered with foil. After that, the container is placed in a warm place until the first shoots appear.

Growing and care

When seedlings have appeared, the container is placed in the brightest place in the house, for example, on the windowsill. It is desirable that the window faces the sunny side.

If the weather is cloudy or daylight hours are not enough, use a fluorescent lamp. The plants need to be watered every 5 days. When the leaves appear, the seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer.

How to grow tomatoes

Ivanych hybrids are grown in different climatic conditions. But the main stages of preparation and care of tomatoes in the southern and central regions differ little, only the dates are shifted.

Landing

In late spring, plants are planted in open ground. Small holes are made in the ground, in each of which a handful of wood ash or superphosphate is placed.

Important... The distance between the holes should be at least 40 cm so that the tomatoes do not interfere with each other and can develop normally. The distance between the rows is 70 cm.

Care

Ivanych hybrid tomatoes do not require compliance with complex rules of agricultural technology. Their bushes are not tall, so they do not need a garter, but it is necessary to remove excess shoots and leaves.

Water the tomatoes once a week. Complex mineral fertilizers are used for feeding. It is held 4 times per season.

Tomatoes prefer loose soil, so they periodically carry out a loosening procedure to provide oxygen to the roots.

Hilling tomatoes is carried out 2-3 times per season. This is done immediately after watering when the ground is still damp.

Important. Experienced summer residents recommend pinching: this procedure increases the yield of tomatoes.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Even following all the instructions, the gardener may face various difficulties. To avoid them, you need to know the features of growing tomatoes:

1. Tomatoes need calcium for normal growth. If not enough, brown or black spots may appear on the fruit. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to add calcium when planting in the soil.
2. Watering tomatoes should be moderate. An excess of moisture leads to problems such as late blight and cracks in tomatoes.
3. Tomato hybrids, including Ivanovich, are prone to scarring on fruits. Removing leaves too often can exacerbate this problem.

In summer, the fruit can get sunburn. They can be easily distinguished by their white spots. If shade is not created in time to protect the fruit, the damaged area will start to rot.

Diseases and pests

Ivanych tomatoes are resistant to most tomato diseases. However, fungal infections are not ruled out. The greatest danger to plants is represented by such a dangerous disease as late blight... For its prevention, plants are treated with "Fitosporin". This remedy is excellent for both prevention and treatment of the disease in the early stages.

If tomatoes have only recently been planted in the ground, a weak solution is suitable for prevention. potassium permanganate.

Of the parasites, Ivanych tomatoes most often affect aphid, whitefly and slugs... To prevent their appearance, use a decoction of celandine or ready-made insecticides.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Growing tomatoes in open ground and in a greenhouse has its own characteristics.

An important aspect when growing tomatoes in open beds is watering. Water the plants under the root without affecting the leaves. It is better to do this a couple of hours before sunset.

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, pay attention to the lighting. The greenhouse should let in maximum light and protect the plants from temperature changes.

Important. Many gardeners recommend covering the greenhouse with two layers of plastic to give the tomatoes extra protection.

Do not forget about the treatment of the greenhouse from pests and diseases - greenhouse conditions are ideal for their reproduction.

Watering tomatoes in a greenhouse is advisable not in the evening, but in the morning. When watering late, condensation forms, which negatively affects tomatoes.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Tomatoes reach maturity 90-95 days after planting. Harvesting is best done in dry, clear weather.

Ivanych hybrid tomatoes are universal. They are used to prepare various dishes, salads and juices. Everyone who has tried to grow this crop notes its excellent keeping quality, resistance to transportation.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The Ivanych variety has many advantages, including:

• high productivity;
• excellent taste;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• tolerate transportation well.

Among the minuses is the exactingness of tomatoes to the soil. Since it is a hybrid, the seeds cannot be harvested for later use at home.

Farmers reviews

Valery, Zhitomir: "I am satisfied with the result and the yield, but the tomatoes were infected with late blight."

Tatiana, Chelyabinsk: “The hybrid pleased me with its yield, tomatoes have excellent taste. I plan to plant them next year. The tomatoes have grown large and tasty. Ideal for canning and salads. But when buying, you need to look at the packaging. They often sell counterfeit seeds instead of original seeds. "

Valentina, Nizhny Novgorod: “I have been planting these tomatoes for the third year already, they look like in the photo on a pack of seeds. They give an excellent harvest even in cold summers. The taste is simply excellent, suitable for twists and pickles. "

Conclusion

Ivanych F1 is a good choice for any gardener. Even a novice summer resident can cope with its cultivation. Subject to all the rules and nuances, it will delight you with an excellent harvest and excellent taste of tomatoes. You can eat tomatoes in summer salad and winter pickles, they retain vitamins and useful properties for a long time.