How to properly grow a tomato "Lvovich f1": instructions from experienced agricultural technicians for maximum yield

The tomato hybrid Lvovich F1 was bred quite recently, but already now it attracts gardeners with its abundant harvest and beautiful juicy fruits. The tomato is grown for sale and personal use.

Its characteristic features are early maturity, productivity and resistance to the most dangerous diseases of the nightshade.

Description

A tomato hybrid Lvovich F1 is grown in film and glazed greenhouses. They are also successfully cultivated in the open field of personal plots and farms.

Distinctive features

Indeterminate hybrid of early maturation. A powerful liana grows up to 2.5 m in height, so it must be tied to a support. The dark green leaves on medium-sized bushes have a wavy texture. The root system is well developed, it penetrates to a depth of more than 1 meter.

The tomato does not like temperature changes, so it is advised to grow the crop in greenhouses. The hybrid is cultivated using seedlings, formed into 1-2 stems for a better yield. 5 ovaries are formed on the hand.

Reference. Lvovich F1 is the leader among pink tomatoes in terms of early maturity.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Fruits are deep pink in color, fleshy and have a pronounced sugary structure. It tastes sweet and sour, having 8 points out of 10 on the taste scale. Tomatoes do not crack during ripening and during harvesting.

The fruit is large, flat-round in shape, weight varies from 180 to 230 g. In the process of growth, fruit is set and ripened together. One lash can grow from 4 to 6 tomatoes. The yield of the F1 Lvovich hybrid is about 10 kg from 1 sq.m.

How to grow seedlings

For growing seedlings, the general rules for tomatoes of different varieties and hybrids are observed. Particular attention should be paid to seed preparation. Healthy seeds are the basis for a good harvest.

Seed preparation

Purchased hybrid seeds have already been pickled by the manufacturer. But if you doubt the quality of factory disinfection, you can disinfect the material in a solution of potassium permanganate. Treatment with special means to stimulate growth will not be superfluous. The seeds are placed in a damp cloth for germination for 3-5 days.

Important! Seeds that have been kept in the cold for a long time are recommended to be warmed up for 2-3 weeks before planting.

Information about decontamination measures can be found on the packaging.

Capacity and soil

The tomato loves loose and nutritious soil with low acidity. A composition of peat, turf and humus is ideal. Compost, ash and eggshells are also added to the soil as drainage. The substrate can also be purchased at the store.

For planting seeds, use seedling boxes, plastic trays or individual 0.5 liter cups. Before sowing, containers are disinfected with potassium permanganate or scalded with boiling water.

Sowing

Sowing seeds begins in February. It will take 55-60 days to get healthy seedlings. Before sowing, the soil is moistened. Then a hole is made at a depth of 1 cm and the germinated seed is placed.

When using a common container, the seeds are planted in rows, keeping a distance of 4 cm.There should be at least 2 cm between the seeds.Two seeds are usually placed in the groove in case one dies. Sprinkle the seeds with a thin layer of earth and cover with foil.

Growing and care

The containers under the film should be kept at a temperature of + 23 ° C for about 5 days. After that, the film is removed and the container with sprouts is placed in a bright place. The temperature during the day is maintained around + 22-24 ° C, and at night - + 17-18 ° C. When the first two leaves appear, the seedlings must be dived.

Reference! The picking process is carried out in the afternoon, since during the day the plants are more fragile, and you can break them.

If necessary, the plant is provided with additional lighting, since the daylight hours should be 14 hours. 14 days before planting in the ground, the temperature is maintained around + 19-20 ° C.

How to grow tomatoes

The variety is intended for indoor planting. A high greenhouse or greenhouse is suitable for this, since the plant grows up to 2.5 m.

Landing

You do not need to water it two weeks before planting the seedlings. When growing, they adhere to some rules:

1. Observe the crop rotation and plant tomatoes after zucchini, dill, cucumbers, carrots or cabbage.
2. Bushes are planted to the base of the first leaves.
3. Before planting, the wells are watered with warm water and mineral fertilizer is added to them. Sometimes treated with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.
4. After planting the seedlings, a watering hole is formed. The soil mulch peat, sawdust or humus.

Care

Ten days after planting, the plant is treated with potassium permanganate mixed with water. This will protect landings from late blight.

Tomatoes Lvovich F1 love moist soil and dry air. Watering is carried out 1 time in 3-4 days. The volume should be 5 liters per plant. Water in the afternoon so that the humidity of the air has time to decrease by the evening. The plant is not watered with cold water, the temperature should be at least 23 ° C. The lack of moisture can be recognized by the twisted leaves.

Tomatoes in the greenhouse are fed 3 times during the growing season.

• in early June, nitrogen and potassium are used;
• a month later, phosphorus is added to nitrogen and potassium;
• in early August, they are fed only with potassium and phosphorus.

Reference! In addition to the above, the culture reacts well to magnesium, calcium, boron, zinc, iron and manganese. Top dressing is usually combined with watering time.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

In the process of growing, the tomato produces a large number of lateral shoots. They need to be removed. If this is not done, then the bush will be very thickened, and the ovaries will not have time to fill up enough. Grasshopping is performed in the morning so that the wounds heal and the infection does not have time to penetrate the plant. When removing shoots, a small stump is left.

Tall bushes are grown in 1-2 stems. Leaving one stem, all stepchildren are removed. When the bush reaches the desired height, pinch the top. This one is done in mid or late August. To guide two stems, one lateral shoot is left above the first brush. When an ovary forms on a new brush, all leaves are removed.

Diseases and pests

Like all hybrids, the Lvovich F1 variety is resistant to some tomato diseases. Despite this, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures to prevent diseases. Regular watering, loosening the soil, and fertilizing will help protect the plant. In addition, for the prevention of late blight, the bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid 3 times throughout the season.

The tomato is resistant to verticillus and fusarium wilting, cladosporium and mosaic.

The most effective method of dealing with the Colorado potato beetle is to manually collect the pest and then incinerate it. When aphids appear, the bushes are treated with soapy water. Whitefly and thrips are fought with celandine tincture.

Reference! Parsley planted between tomato bushes will help with slugs. To combat the nematode, garlic and marigolds are planted.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Outdoor tomatoes are grown in temperate latitudes.When cultivated in the south, the lower leaves are not pinched. They protect the bush from sun exposure. In the northern regions, on the contrary, the lower stepchildren are removed for better bush formation.

When growing in greenhouses, remember to ventilate your tomato plantings. You can not be afraid to leave the greenhouse door open, the bushes of this culture are not afraid of the draft. Watered in a greenhouse in the morning, strictly at the root. If water gets on the leaves, there is a possibility of rotting of the bush and the appearance of pests.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Tomato Lvovich F1 belongs to the early maturing hybrids. The first crop can be harvested 59-63 days after planting... The culture is characterized by a friendly and abundant harvest. The fruit grows large, firm and uniform in size.

The tomato is grown both for personal purposes and for sale; the hybrid is resistant to long-distance transportation and long-term storage. Has excellent commercial qualities. In cooking, they are used for salads and cooking. It is not used in whole-fruit canning because of large fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Lvovich F1 has many advantages:

1. Tomatoes are famous for their early and abundant fruiting.
2. The fruits are large and have an excellent presentation.
3. Resistant to long distance transportation and long storage.
4. The fruits ripen together and are of the same size.
5. Genetic resistance of TmVF2C5.

The disadvantages are:

1. In most cases, they are grown only in greenhouses, since the hybrid does not tolerate temperature changes well.
2. Needs to pinching and support due to the abundant growth of the bush.
3. Susceptible late blight.

Farmers reviews

In the reviews, gardeners highly appreciate the early ripening of the crop and excellent taste.

Elena, Voronezh: «Surprised by the shape and size of the fruits: they grew large and all the same size. We grew a vegetable for sale - it tolerates transportation well and looks great. The surface of the tomatoes is smooth, even and had a deep pink color. "

Dmitry, Volgograd region: “The hybrid was grown in one stem and pinched to form a bush, leaving the plant about 2 m high. During the summer, the plant did not hurt, despite the presence of phytophthora on potatoes in the same area. This neighborhood did not affect the tomato in any way, and the harvest was good. "

Outcome

Growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions gives a bountiful harvest. The bushes of the Lvovich hybrid do not like temperature changes and bear fruit better in southern latitudes. However, if you follow the planting rules, proper care and feeding, you can grow a good harvest of pink tomatoes in the open field.