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The Jackpot tomato is a recently bred hybrid characterized by very high yields. Adapts well to different weather conditions. It has high immunity to a number of diseases. Agricultural cultivation technology is standard.
History of selection
Tomato Jackpot is a new product in recent seasons. It was bred in 2019 by breeders of the Russian agricultural company “Partner” (it is also the originator). It is a first generation hybrid (F1), so seeds collected independently will not yield a harvest. Seed material should be purchased annually.
The crop is not included in the Russian register of selection achievements. However, the hybrid has already managed to spread among many summer residents. It is valued for its very high yield, reaching 22 kg per square meter. This is what the name “Jackpot” is associated with.
Description of the tomato variety Jack Pot F1
Jackpot tomatoes are a determinate plant. During the season, the bush reaches 110-120 cm, after which growth occurs in the side shoots. Inflorescences of a simple type. The first of them is formed above the sixth or seventh sheet, further clusters are laid, alternating through one or two sheets. The leaves are green, large.
The Jackpot tomato is a super-early (ultra-early) hybrid. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to the stage of technical ripeness, it takes from 85 to 90 days. 7-8 fruits are formed on each brush. Tomatoes are cylindrical in shape with a graceful spout at the end. The color is rich red, the average weight is from 45 to 50 g. The walls are not too thick and not thin.
The fruits are small and grow in clusters
Each Jackpot tomato has two chambers, all of them filled with seeds. The fruits ripen on the branch, hang for a long time, and can be collected immediately with brushes. Ripening in a dark place is not required. The pulp is moderately juicy, with pronounced sweetness and slight sourness, the taste is quite pleasant and harmonious.
Characteristics of tomato Jack Pot F1
Jackpot F1 hybrids are distinguished by very high yields, which are quite achievable even with standard care. It is best to grow the crop in a greenhouse, but even in open ground you can achieve good results.
Tomato yield Jackpot
One of the main characteristics of Jackpot tomatoes is productivity. The indicator reaches record values of 20-22 kg per 1 m2 or more, which corresponds to 5-5.5 kg per plant (planting density - four bushes per square meter). This is significantly higher than many other varieties.
The high yield is explained by the fact that the hybrid has good fruit set and is resistant to adverse weather conditions, diseases and pests.Even if you grow a Jackpot tomato in open ground, the harvest will be quite large.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The Jackpot tomato, like many other hybrids, has good resistance to a number of diseases, including:
- verticillium;
- fusarium;
- brown spot;
- tomato mosaic virus.
If overwatered, it may suffer from rot. An invasion of aphids, cutworms, whiteflies and other pests is also possible. Therefore, Jackpot tomato plantings should be periodically inspected and, if necessary, treated with fungicides, insecticides or folk remedies.
Methods of use
Jackpot tomatoes can be grown for fresh consumption. They are quite tasty and juicy and are used for preparing salads, appetizers, first and second courses. Thanks to their miniature size and durable skin, tomatoes are well suited for whole-fruit canning - pickles, pickling. They keep their shape and retain their taste.
Advantages and disadvantages of Jackpot tomato
The main advantage of the hybrid is its very high yield. However, this is not the only advantage. The culture is unpretentious and has good immunity, which makes it possible to grow it in different regions. Tomatoes grow miniature, almost the same size, so they are ideal for whole-fruit canning.
The crop has record yields
Pros:
- early ripening;
- does not need ripening;
- low maintenance requirements;
- resistance to adverse weather and a number of diseases;
- early ripening;
- good transportability and keeping quality.
Minuses:
- the taste is somewhat worse than that of varieties;
- seeds have to be purchased annually;
- seeds are relatively expensive;
- The bushes need to be pinched and tied to a support.
Features of growing Jackpot tomatoes
Growing a Jackpot tomato is not difficult. The timing and rules for planting seeds for seedlings, as well as care in open ground, are standard.
When and how to plant Jackpot tomato seedlings
Since the hybrid is early, planting seeds for seedlings should be planned for the period from mid-March to early April (Urals, Siberia). At the same time, in the south it is allowed to plant seeds in open ground in early May. If you grow seedlings, you can start planting in early March.
The agricultural technology for growing Jackpot tomato seedlings is standard. First you need to prepare the boxes, containers and soil. It is purchased in a store or prepared in advance from garden soil mixed with humus, black peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Soak Jackpot tomato seeds for several hours in Epin or another stimulant.
- Deepen by 1 cm at intervals of 4 cm.
- Spray with a spray bottle and cover with film with holes. Place in a warm place (temperature 24-26 degrees).
- After the shoots appear, remove the film, and after 2-3 leaves have formed, plant them in peat pots.
- Two weeks before transplantation, begin hardening. To do this, containers are taken out onto the balcony or outside.
Transplantation into open ground
Transplantation of Jackpot tomato seedlings is planned for mid-May (in Siberia - in the second half of the month), when there will be no return frosts. They are distributed according to a 60*40 cm pattern so that four plants are planted on each square meter. The depth of the holes is 10-15 cm - the roots should fit freely in them.
Bushes are placed at a distance of 40 cm from each other
How to care for Jackpot tomatoes
To grow strong, productive Jack Pot F1 tomatoes, as in the photo, summer residents in the reviews recommend adhering to the basic rules of agricultural technology:
- Watering 2-3 times a week.
- Feed with complex fertilizer a few days after transplantation, then every 10 days. During the fruiting period, it is recommended to carry out foliar treatment with a solution of boric acid (1 g per 1 liter of hot water).
- When growing in a greenhouse, ventilate it periodically, especially during hot weather.
- It is necessary to garter the bushes, since the branches sag under the weight of the harvest.
- Pruning is also necessary - you need to leave a few main stems and remove the rest. Otherwise, there will be a lot of tomatoes, but they will be too small.
Pest and disease control
The Jackpot tomato hybrid has good immunity to common diseases. Since it is impossible to completely exclude disease damage, after transplanting seedlings it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment with any fungicide:
- Bordeaux mixture;
- "HOM";
- "Profit";
- "Maksim";
- "Ordan".
If aphids, spider mites and other pests are detected, Jackpot tomato bushes are treated with home remedies, for example, an infusion of tobacco dust, wormwood, a decoction of celandine, an infusion of onion peels, garlic cloves and herbs. In extreme cases, one spray with an insecticide can be carried out:
- "Decis";
- "Biotlin";
- "Green Soap";
- "Vertimek";
- "Fitoverm".
If Jackpot tomatoes are grown in open ground, it is better to spray them in the evening or in the morning, in calm and dry weather.
The fruits have time to ripen on the branches
Conclusion
Tomato Jackpot can be called one of the best among the new products of recent years. Despite the fact that the seeds are more expensive than some other varieties, the investment pays off many times over. Even with standard care, you can harvest 50-70 kg of delicious tomatoes from a small bed of 3 m². You can learn about how Jackpot tomato bushes grow and the rules for caring for them in the video.
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