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Tomatoes are grown in almost all farms in the country, private and private. This is one of those vegetables whose agricultural technology is known to many gardeners. The Hurricane F1 tomato grows well in open ground, from the description and characteristics of which you can understand what this variety is like.
History of selection
The Hurricane hybrid was obtained by breeders of the Czech agricultural company Moravoseed. Registered in the State Register in 1997. Zoned in the Central region, but many gardeners grow it in other regions of Russia, where it grows normally.
Intended for cultivation in open ground. It is recommended to grow it in garden plots, small farms and household plots.
Description of the tomato variety Hurricane F1
The tomato plant of this hybrid is standard, with average formation of shoots and leaves. The bush is indeterminate, reaches a height of 1.8-2.2 m. The leaf shape is ordinary, the size is moderate, the color is classic green.
The inflorescence of the Hurricane F1 hybrid is simple (the first is formed after 6-7 leaves, the next after it - every 3 leaves. The peduncle of the fruit is articulated. The hybrid is early ripening, the first harvest can be obtained when 92-111 days have passed, after how the shoots will appear. You can see what Hurricane tomatoes look like in the photo.
The “Hurricane” variety is considered a hybrid of early ripening
Description of fruits
The tomato is flat-round in shape, with a slightly ribbed surface; inside there are 2-3 seed chambers. The skin is dense and does not crack, which is why the tomatoes tolerate transportation well. The color of ripe fruits is red. They are small, weighing only 33-42 g. The flesh is dense but tender, the taste is noted as good or excellent. Most ripe tomatoes are marketable.
Characteristics of tomato Hurricane F1
This is an early ripening, tall variety, with small but uniform fruits. Plants require staking to supports and pinching.
Hurricane tomato yield and what affects it
From 1 sq. m of area occupied by Hurricane hybrid tomatoes, you can collect 1-2.2 kg of fruit. This is higher than that of the “Gruntovy Gribovsky” and “White Naliv” varieties, which are accepted as the standard. In greenhouse, more stable conditions, the yield will be higher than in garden beds.
The number of fruits that can be collected from the bushes also depends on how the grower will care for the tomatoes. It will not be possible to harvest a large harvest from unkempt or diseased bushes.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Moderately resistant to late blight on tops, but severely affected by this disease on fruits. The hybrid is immune to most common diseases.
Area of application of fruits
The fruits of Hurricane tomatoes are used for fresh eating and for canning in whole form, to obtain juice and paste from them. The fruits contain 4.5-5.3% dry matter, 2.1-3.8% sugars, 11.9 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of product, 0.5% organic acids.
On hybrid plants, tomatoes ripen quickly and smoothly
Advantages and disadvantages
The Hurricane tomato hybrid can be grown both in open beds and in a greenhouse, but besides this, it has the following advantages:
- one-dimensionality of fruits;
- early and friendly maturation;
- dense, non-cracking skin;
- good appearance of the fruit;
- excellent taste;
- tops resistance to late blight;
- productivity.
There are also disadvantages:
- Due to the tallness, the plants need to be tied up.
- We need to cut off the stepsons.
- High risk of fruit disease from late blight.
“Hurricane” seeds cannot be left for propagation, as they are hybrid.
Features of planting and care
Tomatoes are grown mainly from seedlings; seeds should be sown in the spring at different times. They depend on the climatic conditions of the regions. You should choose a time so that approximately 1.5 months remain before the date of intended planting of Hurricane tomatoes in the beds. That's how long it takes to grow seedlings.
Hurricane tomato seeds are sown in separate cups or pots, plastic or peat. You can also sow in a common container, but then they will have to be plucked when they throw out 3-4 leaves. The volume of the cups should be approximately 0.3 liters, this will be enough for the seedlings to grow normally.
A universal substrate designed for growing vegetable seedlings is well suited for filling them.Fill the cups almost to the top with the soil mixture, make a small depression in the middle of each and drop 1 seed there. First, Hurricane tomato seeds are soaked in water for 1 day, and then in a fungicide solution for dressing for approximately 0.5 hours.
The seeds are watered and sprinkled with substrate. After planting, the cups are transferred to a warm place and covered with film. They should remain in the pots until sprouts emerge from the ground. After this, the seedlings are transferred to a well-lit place. The most suitable place for tomatoes at this time will be the windowsill.
Tying is a mandatory procedure for tall tomatoes
To water Hurricane tomato seedlings, use warm and always soft water, separated from chlorine. At first, it is convenient to water the soil from a spray bottle, simply moistening it, then from a small flower watering can.
You can feed Hurricane tomatoes with complex fertilizers with microelements. Application frequency: every 2 weeks, starting from the stage when 1-2 true leaves appear on the plants.
Hurricane tomato seedlings are transferred to the ground only after frost has passed. In the regions of the Middle Zone, this can be done during the second half of May. Can be planted in the greenhouse at least 2 weeks earlier. Hurricane tomatoes are placed in grooves or holes according to a pattern of 0.4 m in a row and 0.6 m between them. Since the plants grow tall, they require supports. They are installed on tomato beds immediately after planting.
The agricultural technology of Hurricane tomatoes is no different from most varieties of this crop. They require watering, loosening and feeding.You need to water so that the soil always remains moist. It cannot be over-watered or over-dried. After watering, loosening should be carried out. The same procedure will destroy weed sprouts.
Fertilizing of Hurricane hybrid tomatoes is carried out 3 or 4 times per season: 2 weeks after transplantation and the beginning of flowering and fruit set, and during the period of their massive growth. Both organic and mineral fertilizers can be used as fertilizers. It is useful to alternate them, but they cannot be used simultaneously.
Hurricane tomatoes grow well at the top, but produce few side branches. They are formed into 2 shoots: the first is the main branch, the second is the primary stepson. The rest are torn off, like the lower old leaves on tomato bushes. The stems are tied to supports so that they do not break.
In a greenhouse you can grow up to 12 kg of tomato fruits per square meter
The tomato harvest from the Hurricane hybrid bushes should be harvested from June to mid-August. They can be picked either fully ripe or slightly unripe. From red and soft fruits you can prepare tomato juice, which turns out to be very thick; dense, slightly unripe ones can be preserved in jars. Tomatoes can be stored in a cool, dark place for some time. They should be placed in small boxes in no more than 2-3 layers to reduce the likelihood of rotting or mold.
Pest and disease control methods
Hurricane tomatoes very often become infected with late blight, so preventive spraying is necessary.First, you can use folk remedies, for example, garlic infusion. It is prepared as follows: 1.5 cups of crushed cloves are poured into 10 liters of water, then left to infuse for 1 day. After straining, add 2 g of manganese. Spray every 2 weeks.
If signs of the disease are already noticeable, you cannot do without chemicals. Tomatoes are immediately sprayed with fungicides. Prepare a solution and carry out processing according to the instructions for use.
Conclusion
Tomato Hurricane F1 has characteristics that are inherent in many tall tomatoes. The hybrid is productive, produces uniform fruits of high quality and excellent taste. For home cultivation, this hybrid is suitable for those vegetable growers who prefer tall varieties.
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