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Benito F1 tomatoes are valued for their good taste and early ripening. The fruits have excellent taste and universal use. The variety is resistant to diseases and tolerates unfavorable conditions. Benito tomatoes are grown in the central zone, in the Urals and Siberia.
Botanical description
Characteristics and description of the Benito tomato variety:
- mid-early maturation;
- from the appearance of sprouts to the harvesting of fruits, it takes from 95 to 113 days;
- height 50-60 cm;
- determinate bush;
- large drooping leaves;
- 7-9 tomatoes ripen per bunch.
Features of the fruits of the Benito variety:
- plum-shaped elongated shape;
- red when ripe;
- average weight 40-70 g, maximum – 100 g;
- pronounced tomato taste;
- dense pulp with a small number of seeds;
- thick skin;
- dry matter content – 4.8%, sugars – 2.4%.
The yield of the Benito variety is 25 kg per 1 m2 landing The fruits are stored for a long time and can withstand long-term transportation. They are picked green at the stage of technical maturity. Tomatoes ripen quickly in room conditions.
Benito tomatoes are used for home canning: pickling, pickling, pickling.When cooked, the fruits do not crack, so they are suitable for whole-fruit canning.
Obtaining seedlings
Benito tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Seeds are planted at home. The resulting seedlings are provided with temperature conditions and watering. Grown tomatoes are transferred to a permanent place.
Planting seeds
Benito tomatoes are planted in prepared soil. It can be obtained by mixing an equal volume of fertile soil and compost. An alternative option is to purchase peat tablets or ready-made soil mixture.
The soil is treated by heating in an oven or microwave oven. After 2 weeks, planting work begins. Another way to treat the soil is to water it with a solution of potassium permanganate.
If the seeds have a colored shell, they do not need additional processing. The manufacturer covered the planting material with a nutrient mixture from which the plants will receive energy for development.
Containers up to 15 cm high are filled with moistened soil. Benito tomatoes are planted in boxes or separate containers. The seeds are placed at intervals of 2 cm and covered with fertile soil or peat with a layer of 1 cm.
Containers with plantings are kept in a dark place. Seed germination is directly affected by room temperature. In warm weather, seedlings will appear a few days earlier.
Seedling care
Benito F1 tomato seedlings are provided with the necessary conditions:
- Temperature. During the daytime, tomatoes are provided with a temperature range from 20 to 25°C. At night the temperature should remain between 15-18°C.
- Watering.Benito tomato seedlings are watered as the soil dries using a spray bottle. Warm water is sprayed over the soil, preventing it from getting on the stems and leaves of plants.
- Ventilation. The planting area is regularly ventilated. However, drafts and exposure to cold air are dangerous for tomatoes.
- Lighting. Benito tomatoes need good lighting for 12 hours. When daylight hours are short, additional lighting is required.
- Feeding. Seedlings are fed if they look depressed. For 1 liter of water take 2 g of ammonium nitrate, double superphosphate and potassium sulfate.
2 weeks before planting, tomatoes are hardened in the fresh air. The seedlings are transferred to the balcony or loggia. At first it is kept for 2-3 hours a day. Gradually, this period is increased so that the plants get used to natural conditions.
Landing in the ground
Benito tomatoes are transferred to a permanent place when the seedlings reach a height of 30 cm. Such seedlings have 6-7 full leaves and a developed root system. Planting is done when the air and soil in the beds are well warmed up.
Preparing the soil for tomatoes begins in the fall. The planting site is chosen taking into account the previous crop. Tomatoes grow best after root vegetables, green manure, cucumbers, cabbage, and pumpkins. After any varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes, planting is not performed.
In the spring, deep loosening is done and holes are prepared for planting. Plants are spaced in 50 cm increments. In the greenhouse, Benito tomatoes are planted in a checkerboard pattern to simplify care and avoid increased density.
The seedlings are transferred to a new place together with a lump of earth.The soil under the tomatoes is compacted and the plants are watered abundantly. It is recommended to tie the plants to a support at the top.
Care procedure
Benito tomatoes are cared for by watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil and pinching. According to reviews, Benito F1 tomatoes produce a high yield with constant care. The bush is compact, which makes harvesting easier.
Watering
Tomatoes are watered every week with 3-5 liters of water. The procedure is performed in the morning or evening hours, when there is no direct sun exposure.
The intensity of watering depends on the stage of development of tomatoes. The first watering will be required 2-3 weeks after planting. Before the inflorescences form, the tomatoes are watered weekly with 4 liters of water.
When flowering, Benito tomatoes require more moisture. Therefore, 5 liters of water are added under the bushes every 4 days. During fruiting, excess moisture leads to cracking of the fruit. When the fruits ripen, weekly watering is sufficient.
The moistened soil is carefully loosened so as not to disturb the root system of the plants. Loosening improves air exchange in the soil and the absorption of nutrients.
Top dressing
Benito tomatoes need regular feeding. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used as fertilizers. Fertilizing is combined with watering the plants.
During the season, Benito tomatoes are fed several times. The first feeding is carried out 10-15 days after planting the tomatoes. Organic fertilizer is prepared for it, consisting of mullein and water in a ratio of 1:10. The tomatoes are watered with the solution at the root.
After 2 weeks, the tomatoes are fed with minerals. For 1 sq. m requires 15 g of superphosphate and potassium salt. Substances are dissolved in water or applied to the soil in dry form.A similar feeding is carried out after 2 weeks. It is better to avoid using mullein and other nitrogen fertilizers.
During the flowering period, Benito tomatoes are treated leaf by leaf with boric acid-based fertilizer. 2 g of the substance is dissolved in 2 liters of water. Spraying helps increase the number of ovaries.
You can replace minerals with wood ash. It contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other substances necessary for the development of tomatoes. Ash is added to the soil or infused for further watering.
Bush formation
According to its description and characteristics, the Benito tomato variety belongs to determinate varieties. Tomatoes of these varieties form 1 stem. Stepchildren growing from the leaf axil are torn off by hand.
Stepping allows you to avoid thickening and get a high yield. The procedure is carried out every week.
Protection from diseases and pests
The Benito variety is resistant to viral mosaic, verticillium and fusarium. To prevent diseases, monitor the humidity level in the greenhouse and treat the plants with fungicides.
Tomatoes attract aphids, gall midges, mole crickets, whiteflies and other pests. Insecticides help fight insects. To prevent the spread of pests, plantings are treated with tobacco dust or wood ash.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
Benito tomatoes are suitable for planting under cover or in the open air. The variety has universal use, is unpretentious and produces high yields with constant care. Tomatoes are watered, fed and planted.
