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The vast majority of vegetable growers count on a rich harvest when growing tomatoes. For this purpose, seeds are carefully selected and new hybrid varieties are developed. One of these high-yielding species is the “Azhur F1” tomato.
Description
“Azhur” tomatoes are classified as early ripening varieties. The period for complete ripening of fruits ranges from 105 to 110 days. The bush is quite compact, determinate, densely covered with carved foliage. The height of the plant is 75-80 cm. The variety perfectly displays all its positive qualities both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The “Azhur F1” tomato is a hybrid, so you are guaranteed a rich harvest even under the most unfavorable climatic conditions.
The fruits of the representatives of the Azhur F1 variety are quite large and have a rounded shape, which is clearly visible in the first photo. In the phase of biological maturity, the color of the tomato is bright red. The weight of one vegetable is 250-400 grams. The yield is high - up to 8 kg of tomatoes per bush. A large number of inflorescences grow on one branch, which, with proper care, subsequently develop into a large number of ripe and fragrant fruits.
With this method of cultivation, the plant will not waste its vitality on weak inflorescences, and the remaining fruits will receive much more nutrients.
In cooking, tomatoes of the Azhur variety have quite a wide range of uses: they can be used to prepare juices, ketchups, sauces, vegetable salads, and can also be used for canning when making preparations for the winter.
Advantages and disadvantages
As you may have already noticed from the description of the variety, “Azhur” has a number of characteristics that distinguish it from other varieties of tomatoes. The positive qualities of the hybrid include:
- high productivity under any climatic conditions;
- excellent taste of fruits and their density;
- good resistance to elevated temperatures and heat;
- excellent immunity against most diseases;
- widespread use of fruits in cooking.
The only disadvantages that should be noted are the plant’s urgent need for abundant and regular watering, as well as frequent feeding with mineral and complex fertilizers.
Resistance of the variety to diseases and pest attacks
Judging by the reviews of experts and a large number of gardeners, the Azhur F1 tomato is very resistant to most diseases characteristic of tomatoes. To protect your harvest, a number of preventive measures should be taken. In relation to the Azhur variety, prevention is as follows:
- compliance with the watering regime and the presence of good lighting in the tomato growing area;
- avoiding proximity to potatoes;
- timely removal weed and pinching the bush if necessary;
- timely isolation and removal of plants affected by disease or pests, as well as timely treatment of the bush with pesticides.
Among the main pests to which the Azhur F1 tomato is susceptible, spider mites and slugs should be noted.
Treating the plant with a soapy solution helps get rid of mites, and regular ash and grated red pepper will help get rid of slugs once and for all.
Timely prevention and treatment of the plant will allow you to avoid all the troubles described above and get a rich harvest of tomatoes.
You can learn about the types of diseases and pests of tomatoes, as well as effective methods of combating them, from the video:
