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As you know, tomatoes are heat-loving plants, which in risky farming zones are most often grown in greenhouses. But for this you need to choose the right variety. Breeding work in this direction is constantly carried out in many countries around the world.
Tomato Perfectpeel F1 (Perfectpeel) is a hybrid of Dutch selection, intended for open ground, but in a greenhouse the yield is no worse. Italians especially love this variety, using tomatoes for the production of ketchup, tomato paste and canning. The article will provide a description and main characteristics of the hybrid, as well as features of growing and caring for tomatoes.
Description
Russians can safely purchase Perfectpil tomato seeds, because the hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and recommended for industrial cultivation and for personal plots. Unfortunately, there are not many reviews about the Perfect saw F1 hybrid.
Tomato Perfectpil F1 belongs to the nightshade annual crops. The hybrid is determinate, with early ripening. From the moment of germination to the harvest of the first fruit, it takes from 105 to 110 days.
Bushes
The tomatoes are short, about 60 cm, spreading (average growth vigor), but do not need tying to a support, since the stem and shoots of the hybrid are strong.The growth of side shoots is limited. Hybrid Perfectpil F1 is distinguished by its powerful root system. As a rule, its roots can go to a depth of 2 m 50 cm.
The leaves on the tomatoes are green, not too long, carved. On the Perfectpile F1 hybrid, simple inflorescences are formed through one leaf or in a row. There are no articulations on the stalk.
Fruit
Up to 9 ovaries are formed on the hybrid brush. Medium-sized tomatoes, weighing from 50 to 65 grams. They have a conical-round shape, similar to cream. The hybrid fruits have a high dry matter content (5.0-5.5), so the consistency is slightly viscous.
The set fruits are green; when technically ripe, they are red. Perfectpil F1 tomatoes taste sweet and sour.
The tomatoes are dense, do not crack on the bush and hang for a long time without falling off. Harvesting is easy, since there is no knee at the joint; tomatoes with Perfectpil F1 are picked without stalks.
Hybrid characteristics
Perfectpil F1 tomatoes are early, productive, about 8 kg of even and smooth fruit can be collected from one square meter. High yields attract farmers who grow tomatoes on an industrial scale.
The main purpose of the variety is whole-fruit canning, production of tomato paste and ketchup.
The hybrid Perfectpil F1 has developed immunity to many diseases of nightshade crops. In particular, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Alternaria stem cancer, gray leaf spot, and bacterial spot are practically not observed on tomatoes. All this makes it easier to care for the Perfectpil F1 hybrid and adds to its popularity among summer residents and farmers.
Tomatoes can be grown in seedlings or without seedlings, depending on the climatic characteristics of the region.
Transportability, as well as the keeping quality of the fruits of the Perfectpil F1 hybrid, are excellent. When transported over long distances, the fruits do not wrinkle (thick skin) and do not lose their presentation.
Important points
For those gardeners who bought Perfectpil F1 tomato seeds for the first time, you need to take into account some features of growing a hybrid:
Temperature and lighting
- Firstly, the hybrid is sensitive to changes in air temperature. Seeds can germinate at temperatures from +10 to +15 degrees, but the process will be lengthy. The optimal temperature is +22-25 degrees.
- Secondly, the flowers of the Perfectpil F1 tomato do not open, and the ovaries fall off at temperatures of +13-15 degrees. A decrease in temperature to +10 degrees provokes a slowdown in the growth of the hybrid, therefore leading to a decrease in yield.
- Thirdly, elevated temperatures (from 35 and more) reduce the amount of fruit formation, since the pollen does not crack, and the tomatoes that appeared earlier become pale.
- Fourthly, a lack of light leads to elongated plants and slow growth already at the seedling stage. In addition, the Perfectpile F1 hybrid has smaller foliage, and the formation of inflorescences begins higher than usual.
The soil
Since fruit formation is abundant, the Perfectpil F1 tomato requires fertile soil. The hybrid reacts well to humus, compost and peat.
Warning! It is prohibited to apply fresh manure to tomatoes of any variety, since it causes green mass to grow and flower clusters are not thrown away.
For planting the hybrid Perfectpil F1, choose porous, moisture- and breathable soil, but with increased density.As for acidity, the soil pH should range from 5.6 to 6.5.
Growing and care
You can grow Perfectpil F1 tomatoes using seedlings or direct sowing of seeds in the ground. The seedling method is chosen by those gardeners who want to get an early harvest and grow tomatoes in a greenhouse or under temporary film cover.
Seedling
Seedlings can also be grown for planting tomatoes in open ground. As a rule, seeds are sown at the end of March or the first ten days of April. The choice of containers depends on the growing method:
- with picking - in boxes;
- without picking - in separate cups or peat pots.
Gardeners recommend adding vermiculite to the soil for seedlings. Thanks to it, the soil remains loose even after watering. The seeds of the Perfectpil F1 hybrid are buried 1 cm and sown dry without soaking. The containers are covered with polyethylene and kept warm.
When the first sprouts appear, remove the film and lower the temperature slightly so that the tomatoes do not stretch out. Water the seedlings with water at room temperature. Picking is carried out after 10-11 days, when 2-3 true leaves have grown. The work is done in the evening so that the seedlings have time to recover. Plants should be deepened to the cotyledon leaves and the soil should be pressed down thoroughly.
In order for tomato seedlings to develop evenly, the plants require good lighting. If there is not enough light, install backlighting. The cups on the window are placed in such a way that they do not touch each other.Experienced gardeners constantly rotate plants.
Two weeks before planting, Perfectpil F1 tomato seedlings must be hardened off. By the end of cultivation, the seedlings should have the first flower tassel, which is located above the ninth leaf.
Care in the ground
Landing
The Perfectpil F1 tomato should be planted in the ground with the onset of warm weather, when night temperatures are not lower than 12-15 degrees. Plants are arranged in two lines for ease of care. There are at least 60 cm between the bushes, and the rows are 90 cm apart.
Watering
After planting, water the plants abundantly, then monitor the condition of the soil and water the tomatoes as needed. Top dressing of the Perfectpil F1 hybrid is combined with watering. The water should be warm; cold water will rot the root system.
Formation of tomatoes
The formation of a hybrid bush must be done from the moment it is planted in the ground. Since the plants are of a determinate type, the shoots limit their growth after the formation of several peduncles. As a rule, the Perfectpile F1 hybrid is not pruned.
But the lower stepsons, as well as the leaves located under the first flower tassel, need to be pinched. After all, they draw juices, preventing the plant from developing. Stepchildren, if they need to be removed, are pinched at the beginning of growth in order to injure the bush less.
Left stepsons on the Perfectpil F1 tomato also form. When 1-2 or 2-3 tassels form on them, it is advisable to stop the growth of side shoots by pinching the top.Leaves (no more than 2-3 leaves per week) under the knotted tassels should be torn off to increase the outflow of nutrients for crop formation and improve air circulation and lighting.
In the determinant hybrid Perfectpile F1, it is necessary to form not only the bush itself, but also the flower tassels. The purpose of pruning is to produce fruit of uniform size and high quality. The first and second tassels are formed with 4-5 flowers (ovaries). The rest have 6-9 fruits. All flowers that have not set fruit should also be removed.
Humidity mode
When growing Perfectpil F1 tomato in a greenhouse, it is necessary to monitor air humidity. You need to open doors and windows in the morning, even if it is cool outside or raining. Humid air promotes the formation of barren flowers, since the pollen does not crack. To increase the number of full-fledged ovaries, shake the plants after 11 o'clock.
Top dressing
If Perfectpil F1 tomatoes are planted in fertile soil, then at the initial stage they are not fed. In general, you need to be careful with nitrogen fertilizers, because with them the green mass increases, and fruiting sharply decreases.
When flowering begins, Perfectpil F1 tomatoes need potassium and phosphorus supplements. If you are not a fan of mineral fertilizers, use wood ash for root and foliar feeding of the hybrid.
Cleaning
PerfectPil F1 tomatoes are harvested early in the morning, before they are warmed by the sun, in dry weather.If the tomatoes are to be transported or are intended for sale in a neighboring city, then it is better to pick the brown fruits. This makes them easier to transport. But most importantly, the tomatoes will reach consumers fully ripe and bright red in color.
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