New hybrid "Love": planting scheme and care features for a good harvest

Tomatoes with the romantic name Love f1 are suitable for growing even for beginners. Summer residents respond positively to this hybrid due to its unpretentiousness and good yield. What are the features of tomatoes and how to get a rich harvest of beautiful and juicy fruits with minimal care - read in our article.

Characteristics and description of fruits

Hybrid Love F1 is determinant a plant whose growth is limited by an inflorescence. In the open field, the bushes reach 80-90 cm, and in greenhouse conditions, the culture grows up to 130 cm.

Branching is moderate, there are few dark green leaves of medium size on plants. The inflorescences are of a simple type. The tomato forms up to five clusters, each of which has 5-6 ovaries. The peduncle is articulated.

Fruits grow about the same size, can be smooth or ribbed, round or flat-round in shape. Under favorable weather conditions a "nose" appears at the top. An unripe tomato is light green, while a ripe tomato is red.

The pulp is juicy, tender, sugary and melting. The density of tomatoes is moderate; when cut, they do not spread and look very beautiful. The fruit has six seed nests. Excellent taste. The use of fruits is universal: they are used for making salads, processing into juice and pickling.

F1 love matures in a short time. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to amicable fruiting of the culture, 100-105 days pass. The weight of one tomato varies between 200-230 g. Productivity in greenhouse conditions is 15-20 kg per 1 sq. M. m. Tomatoes do not crack.

Plants have strong immunity, especially to tobacco mosaic. Tomato Love f1 tolerates drought and temperature changes well.

Pros and cons

Vegetable growers appreciate tomato Lyubov f1 for the following advantages:

• early maturity and simultaneous maturation;
• resistance to pests and diseases;
• high taste;
• good transportability;
• versatility in use;
• resistance to cracking;
• high productivity;
• marketable condition;
• resistance to lack of moisture.

There are no drawbacks in the hybrid, except for the high demands on fertilization and pinching. F1 love has more positive qualities. Against their background, minor flaws are invisible, which is why many gardeners prefer these particular tomatoes.

How to grow

Summer residents often buy seedlings, but basically they grow them on their own 1.5-2 months before planting in open ground. It is better to plant when warm weather is established outside without return frosts. Otherwise, the culture will die.

To obtain the maximum yield, the plants are fed with fertilizers. Although the hybrid is resistant to most infections, measures are taken against possible diseases and pests.

Did you know? Hybrid vegetables are obtained by crossing two varieties with specific properties. This is done manually in sterile laboratories. Therefore, seeds harvested from their own harvest do not retain the same qualities or do not grow at all.

Dates of sowing seeds for seedlings

By the time the seedlings are planted in the ground, they should be at least 55-60 days old.If tomatoes are planned to be planted in a heated greenhouse, then the sowing period is February-March, depending on when the first harvest is going to be obtained. For planting tomatoes in open ground, seedlings have been grown since March.

On a note.F1 love after the first harvest gives an additional harvest.

The soil

Soil quality is an important factor for a good harvest. Tomatoes need a loamy, loose soil with the addition of sand, silt and clay. It is checked for acidity before use. The acidity index (pH) for tomatoes should be from 6.2 to 6.8. If it does not correspond to the norm, the soil is fertilized.

To improve the quality of the soil, organic fertilizers are added:

• peat;
• compost;
• manure.

The richer the soil, the better the culture grows.

To get rid of putrefactive bacteria or pests, the soil is poured abundantly with boiling water. The high temperature kills various microorganisms. For the same purpose, the soil is treated with 1% potassium permanganate solution.

Growing container

Various containers are used for growing seedlings:

• wooden or plastic boxes of different sizes;
• plastic or polypropylene cups;
• special containers;
• peat tablets or cups.

Any container of the desired size that is available at home will do, including cut bottles or milk cartons. You can also buy containers in the store. The best option is peat tablets or cupsas they contain a very nutritious potting mix.

Another plus of such products is the transplant. When picking a pill, it is enough just to move it into a larger container. Over time, the peat walls dissolve in the soil. The root system is not damaged during transplantation, and the plant itself does not experience stress when conditions change.

Seed preparation

To obtain a high-quality and rich harvest, the seed is treated against possible diseases and pests. Good seeds are brightly colored and do not float when soaked in water. Grains that have been stored for over a year will be yellow or pale gray in color. If you have such, they should be soaked in a growth promoter.

Before sowing, seeds are disinfected as follows:

• to destroy the larvae and eggs of pests, the grains are placed in hot water for 10-15 minutes;
• from fungi, mold and rot, the seeds are disinfected in a weak 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes.

These procedures destroy fungi that may be on the seeds. For accelerated germination and friendly germination of tomatoes, the grains are soaked in a growth stimulator for 15-20 hours.

To do this, use drugs such as:

• Energen;
• "Zircon";
• "Baikal EM-1".

Many similar products are sold in specialized stores. They are used strictly according to the instructions on the package.

Did you know? Tomatoes are recognized as the most popular food in the world. The annual cultivation of this vegetable gives a harvest of over 60 million tons. Bananas are in second place, and apples are in third.

Sowing

The most convenient way of planting seeds is with peat tablets. They are placed in plastic containers and moistened. When they increase in volume, they put seeds in them and wrap the container with a film to create a greenhouse environment.

The container is ventilated once a day. The plants are transplanted when the roots appear from the cylinder.

For growing seedlings in boxes, the soil is pre-treated with 1% potassium permanganate solution. Seeds are sown at a distance of 2 cm between them and 3 cm between rows. Embedding depth - 1 cm.

Seedling care

When 2-3 true leaves appear in seedlings, the sprouts are transplanted into separate containers. Plants are given space, they should not grow in cramped conditions. The touch of leaves to each other slows down the development of seedlings.

It is provided with good direct light, but the winter days are short, so artificial lighting is created for the tomatoes for 15 hours a day. For this, phytolamps or a system of LEDs are used.The lighting is set evenly, otherwise the plants will begin to deform.

The air temperature in the room is maintained at least 18 ° C heat. During the cultivation of seedlings, several dressings are carried out with an interval of 14 days. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 2-3 true leaves.

Tomatoes are fed according to the following scheme:

1. For the first and second time, fertilize with nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus at a dosage of 5/5/10 g per 5 liters of water.
2. The third and fourth feeding is performed with urea, potassium and superphosphate in a dosage of 10/15/20 g per 10 liters of water.

All fertilizers are applied to moistened soil. Tomatoes are watered as needed, but at least once a week.

Did you know? There are more than 7000 varieties of tomatoes in the world.

Hardening

Upon reaching the age of 40 days, the seedlings begin to harden. At a daytime temperature of 15 ° C, the plants are taken out into fresh air for 1.5-2 hours. Gradually, the time spent on the street is increased to 6-7 hours. This helps the seedlings to better transfer the transplant into the ground and makes them resistant to weather factors and diseases.

Planting seedlings to a permanent place

At the age of 55 days, the seedlings will have 8-10 true leaves. At this time, the plants are planted in a permanent place of growth. Transplanting seedlings into open ground is carried out at the end of the last spring frosts. When it gets cold, the root system is covered mulch.

When planting between the bushes of tomatoes, leave about 60 cm.This distance is enough for the growth and development of culture. Plants are planted in rows - so it will be convenient to care for tomatoes and harvest. Rows of tomatoes are staggered or parallel to each other.

On a note. When planting in a permanent place, the seedlings are deepened into the ground to the first leaves. This stimulates the growth of additional roots and enhances the development of the bushes.

Outdoor tomato care

Each mature shrub requires approximately 12 liters of water per week. It is watered early in the morning to provide the plants with water for the entire hot day, but some vegetable growers moisturize the crop in the evening, since it mainly grows at night and the moisture at this time goes to its intended purpose, and does not evaporate under the hot sun.

For the root system to be strong, water must penetrate deep into the soil. Mulch helps to retain moisture during the day and protects the leaves from splashes during watering.

On a note... Some summer residents place flat stones next to plants. When watering, they absorb moisture and gradually humidify the air during a hot day.

Top dressing

Seedlings planted in the ground are fed after 10 days. During this time, it should take root well. Fertilized with organic matter in the root zone. To do this, 0.5 kg of mullein is stirred in 10 liters of water. 0.5 l of solution is consumed for each plant.

Next top dressing carried out with mineral fertilizers 10 days after the first. To do this, use superphosphate or potassium sulfate (1 tablespoon of the drug per 10 liters of water). Each bush is fertilized with 1 liter of solution. Further feeding is alternated.

Soil care

On the second day after watering, the soil is loosened to a depth of 8 cm and at the same time weeds are removed. Also tomatoes are spud. This improves the root system, which has a positive effect on the yield.

For the entire growing season, the bushes are spud twice: 21 days after planting in a permanent place and during active flowering.

Prevention of diseases and pests

Tomatoes Love f1 are subject to diseases such as:

• late blight;
• vertex and root rot.

For prophylactic purposes against fungi, plants are treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate or preparations "Quadris" and "Acrobat".

Important! The affected plant parts must be removed and burned.

In addition to diseases, plants can be attacked by pests: slugs, scoops, aphids. Insects are destroyed with garlic infusion (200 g of grated garlic or onion per 10 liters of water).

Chemicals are also used in pest control:

• "Karate";
• "Meta";
• "Decis";
• "Storm".

To get rid of slugs, red pepper, crushed eggshells, mulch from coniferous needles are poured around the bushes.

Reviews of gardeners

Vegetable growers speak about the tomato Lyubov f1 mostly positively.

Anastasia, Izhevsk: “There are always a lot of tomatoes growing in my beds. One of them is an early hybrid Love f1. I like these tomatoes for their simplicity in care and good yield. The vegetables grow very beautiful, as in the photo of the package with seeds. The tomatoes taste very pleasant. I am happy with the tomatoes and will continue to grow them. "

Svetlana, Mtsensk: “The neighbor always boasted about her Lyubov tomatoes. I decided to try to grow these tomatoes. The plant really turned out to be very prolific. I take care of tomatoes according to the standard scheme, as well as for all determinant varieties. "

Vladimir, Rostov-on-Don: “Last year I tried to grow Love f1. The characteristics and description of the variety of tomatoes indicated on the package exactly match the one that grew. Fruits ripe near the roots are sweeter and more juicy than the top ones. Last year I planted at the wrong time, picked brown tomatoes, which ripened on their own, but were not so tasty. "

Conclusion

Among summer residents, the tomato Lyubov f1 has proved to be a good side. Even a novice vegetable grower can grow a hybrid: the culture does not require special attention, is resistant to a lack of moisture and most diseases. It is appreciated for the beautiful appearance of the fruit, the sugary pulp and versatility in use: tomatoes are suitable both for fresh consumption and for processing.