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Tomato varieties bred by breeders from Holland are also popular among residents of the CIS countries. One of the most popular is the Hypil 108 F1 tomato. This is a high-yielding variety, undemanding to care. You can get acquainted with the agrotechnical features of growing nightshade crops and reviews from summer residents in this article.
History of origin
The Hypil tomato grows quite large in size.
The variety was developed through numerous efforts of Dutch breeders Monsanto Holland B.V. The hybrid was approved for use in 2007. A representative of the Solanaceae family quickly gained popularity in his homeland.
Description of the tomato variety Hypil 108 F1
Hypil is a mid-early high-yielding hybrid. The bushes grow of medium height and bear fruit abundantly. They do not require special care and are unpretentious to growing conditions. Hybrid tomatoes of the Hypil variety do not crack, tolerate transportation well, and are stored for a long time without loss of taste.
It is advisable to store the crop in a cool place
Characteristics of tomato Hypil 108 F1
Before planting tomatoes of Dutch selection, you should familiarize yourself with the varietal characteristics:
- Tomato variety Hypil for universal use. Determinate by type of growth.
- The root system is well developed. Hypil's stems are powerful and firmly hold the fruits.
- The tomatoes grow bright red and have an elongated shape. The skin is smooth, dense, 2-3 chambers. The weight of one fruit is 100-120 g. They contain many seeds.
- The leaves of the Hypil tomato are slightly elongated, light green, and medium thick.
- Ovaries are carpal, 3-5 tomatoes each.
- The root system of Hypil tomatoes is superbly developed.
- A moderately dense bush grows to a maximum of 80 cm in height and needs staking.
- The taste of tomatoes is sweet and sour, the flesh is dense, of medium viscosity. In cross section, the fruit is light red, without veins or voids.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and are consumed during a diet.
Ripening and yield
Medium-early ripening tomatoes of the Hypil variety ripen 85-90 days after emergence. They blush together. You can remove them in whole bunches. Peak fruiting occurs in July. The first tomatoes reach the stage of technical maturity at the end of June. With proper care, from 1 sq.m. You can harvest up to 8 kg of tomatoes. In greenhouses, the yield is 20% greater.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The Dutch tomato variety Hypil is considered resistant to diseases standard for representatives of the Solanaceae family. These include:
- verticillium and fusarium wilt;
- tobacco mosaic;
- cladosporiosis;
- Alternaria stem cancer;
- bacterial and gray spotting.
Due to its precocity, the plant is rarely affected by late blight.
It is advisable to fight diseases when their first symptoms are detected.
Growing regions
The Hypil tomato variety is zoned for all regions of Russia. It is grown in a garden or greenhouse. Recommended regions: Volga-Vyatka, Northern, Central, North Caucasus, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, West Siberian, Far Eastern. In the North, it is advisable to cultivate tomatoes in greenhouse conditions.
Purpose and application
Tomatoes of Dutch selection are recommended for preservation. Fresh fruits are also incredibly tasty. You can use them to make salads, tomato juices, sauces, and pickle.
Advantages and disadvantages
The tomato variety Hypil 108 is also called improved Kaspar. The vegetable crop is excellent for growing in hot climates.
The Hypil tomato is similar to a pear due to its elliptical shape.
Pros:
- excellent presentation - bright color, smooth skin;
- long shelf life when picking tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity;
- resistance to diseases, beetle attacks;
- the plant tolerates drought, heat, and frost well;
- tomatoes can be harvested mechanically, as they have a strong skin;
- Due to its high yield, the variety is suitable for commercial cultivation.
Minuses:
- poor tolerance to sudden temperature fluctuations;
- decreased growth rate and sparse ovary with insufficient lighting.
Landing Features
It is recommended to start planting tomatoes of the Hypil 108 variety when the threat of night frosts has passed. The average daily temperature should be within +20 degrees. This usually occurs at the end of May or beginning of June.Planting material should be planted to a depth equal to the soil level in the container where the seedlings grew. The distance between Hypil bushes should be 40-50 cm. They prefer to grow in places protected from the wind with good lighting.
Before planting, you need to add fertilizers and clear the area of weeds. It is advisable to weed the soil and level it, add organic fertilizers. There should be no traces of diseases or insect infestations in the place where they plan to grow tomatoes.
It is important to follow the correct planting pattern:
- mark the beds with a width of 50-60 cm;
- Leave a distance of 60 cm between tomato bushes;
- place the seedlings to a depth of the first true leaves;
- cover the rhizomes with soil, compact them carefully;
- water the tomato and secure the stem support.
Do not forget about the rules of crop rotation - tomatoes grow safely after cucumbers, onions and legumes.
Hypil tomatoes prefer well-drained, fertile soil
Care instructions
The plant needs stable and competent care. To do this, you need to follow simple recommendations:
- Tomato bushes should be watered with settled water at room temperature. The culture is considered moisture-loving, therefore, the plantings should be watered once a week. Each bush requires 3 liters of water. You can resort to drip irrigation. After watering, you can loosen the soil around the root zone to improve aeration.
- Thanks to loosening, the fruits ripen faster. Nutrients do not go to the weeds, tomatoes grow better.
- It is recommended to apply nutritional compositions 2-3 times during the growing season. Organic and mineral fertilizers and phosphorus-potassium compounds are suitable.
- Prevention of diseases and beetle attacks.Periodically it is necessary to treat Hypil tomato bushes with insecticides and fungicides.
It is important to pick the fruits on time to extend their ripening period.
Wooden pegs can be used as a support for tomatoes.
Formation of Hypil tomato
Interdeterminate and hybrids need to be formed, especially if they grow in the middle zone, in Siberia. In the south, this garden manipulation is optional. Properly formed bushes are less likely to get sick, and the weight and size of tomatoes increases. The procedure is carried out by topping, pinching or tearing off the leaves.
Work algorithm:
- Topping is cutting or pinching the tips of shoots above 2, 3 or 4 fruit clusters in order to stop their growth. After this technique, the plant intensively grows replacement stems. The manipulation is carried out a month before the onset of cold weather. For the middle zone this is mid-August.
- The pinching technique involves removing side shoots. It is necessary to leave a stump up to 1 cm long so that a new stepson does not begin to grow from a dormant bud. The procedure is carried out until the shoot growing from the leaf axil reaches a length of 4-5 cm. Work begins 2-3 weeks after planting the tomatoes in the garden.
- Thinning the leaves is necessary so that the tomato bush receives more air and is not exposed to fungal diseases. Manipulation begins with the appearance of the third flower cluster in the early morning. Leaves are plucked off as needed, starting from the moment the third cluster blooms. You need to leave at least 15 pieces on each bush so that they don’t get sick.
To get a high-quality harvest, when forming tomatoes into one vine, all side shoots must be removed. If the deciduous mass does not allow sunlight to reach the tomatoes, it is also gradually pruned.
Diseases and pests
If high-yielding Hypil 108 tomatoes grow in unfavorable conditions, they are insufficiently cared for, and they are susceptible to disease. Plantings are affected by late blight and various types of spotting. To combat diseases, fungicides Fundazol, Horus, Skor are used according to the instructions. Usually 1-2 treatments are enough.
Among the pests that attack tomato bushes are cutworms, aphids and thrips. To destroy them, use the insecticides Biotlin, Actellik or Karbofos.
Aphids can be destroyed with soap or tobacco solution
Conclusion
The Dutch tomato Hypil is a popular variety in Europe and the CIS countries, which has many advantages. It is easy to grow if you follow standard agricultural practices.
Reviews from gardeners about the Hypil 108 F1 tomato
