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Before planting tomatoes, every gardener asks the question: “What varieties should be planted this year?” The goals and tastes of each family are different. Some people just need to grow a few bushes for food and roll up a couple of jars, while others want to use Mother Earth’s generosity to its full potential and stock up on all kinds of salads, juices, ketchups, and sauces. So, every summer resident chooses tomato seeds with special care based on the climatic conditions of the region and the preferences of all family members. We present to your attention the Verlioka tomato - a universal hybrid that will allow you to realize your wildest wishes.
What is "f1 hybrid"
I would like to note that the Verlioka F1 tomato, its characteristics and description of the variety, photo, being a first-generation hybrid, has absorbed the best properties of the parent plants.
But like all hybrids, Verlioka F1 tomatoes have one drawback - tomato seeds cannot be left for next year. The seed material retains varietal characteristics only in the first generation (f1), which will subsequently be largely lost.
Therefore, every year when growing Verlioka tomatoes, seeds will have to be purchased in specialized stores.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The characteristics and description of the Verlioka tomato variety are determined, first of all, by its selection. When breeding the variety, breeders set themselves a number of tasks:
- High yield;
- Immunity to traditional diseases;
- Resistance to minor temperature changes;
- Excellent taste;
- Marketable condition;
- Early ripeness.
Almost all the set goals were achieved and Verlioka tomatoes, according to the description of the variety, have all the declared characteristics. According to the reviews of those gardeners who planted tomatoes on their plot and managed to evaluate the quality and productivity of the variety, it is truly worthy of growing in every garden.
Description
The Verlioka tomato is intended for growing in greenhouse conditions or under film. It can be grown in open ground only in the southern regions of Russia.
"Verlioka" is a determinant. The height of the bushes depends on compliance with the rules of care. On average, it varies between 1.5-2 m.
The green mass of tomatoes grows slowly. The leaves are medium-sized, in moderate quantities.
“Verlioka F1” refers to early-ripening tomatoes, because the first harvest can be harvested within 95-110 days after planting the seeds.
Fruit characteristics
Verlioka F1 tomatoes are distinguished by their versatility. It is a rare variety that can boast that its scope of application is so wide.
The fruits are set mainly in clusters of 5-10 tomatoes. The formation of ovaries occurs actively, at the same time. The size of the tomatoes is most often about the same size, which has a great advantage.
The fruits ripen evenly. The color of the tomatoes is bright red, the shape is round. Thanks to their rounded shape and fairly dense skin, Verlioka f1 tomatoes practically do not crack during ripening. The taste of tomatoes is rich, sweetish, with barely noticeable sourness.
The weight of each fruit reaches 70-100 grams. With proper care and compliance with the recommended rules of agricultural technology, the yield of Verlioka F1 tomato from one bush can reach 5-7 kg. From 1 m² you can harvest up to 20-25 kg of tomatoes.
The peculiarity of tomatoes is that green fruits ripen quickly at room temperature, without losing their excellent taste and presentation. They tolerate long-distance transportation very well.
The Verlioka F1 tomato variety is perfect for both small businesses and for any purpose in any kitchen.
Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid
Like all hybrids, the Verlioka tomato has a number of pros and cons. Among the many advantages, I would like to note the following:
- Precocity;
- High yield;
- Excellent seed germination;
- High percentage of ovary formation;
- Resistance to minor changes in microclimate;
- Resistance to diseases characteristic of tomatoes;
- Uniform and stable fruiting and ripening;
- Calmly tolerates short-term lack of sunlight;
- Versatility of use;
- Tomatoes ripen quickly at home.
But, unfortunately, this variety also has several disadvantages:
- Tomatoes "Verlioka F1" are very demanding on the composition of the soil;
- It is necessary to correctly form the bushes to obtain the highest possible yields;
- The shelf life of Verlioka tomatoes is short.
But with proper attention and care, all the disadvantages can be reduced to zero and you can get a bountiful harvest with minimal physical effort.
Rules for planting and care
The Verlioka f1 hybrid was bred for cultivation primarily in greenhouse conditions. Therefore, planting seeds for seedlings should be done in early to mid-March. The deadline for planting seeds is the end of March - the beginning of April.
Before planting, Verlioka tomato seeds, provided that they were purchased this year, do not need to be disinfected. If desired, they can only be soaked in a growth stimulator for quick germination and better rooting.
The ideal soil for planting seedlings is a special soil mixture for growing seedlings. It's perfectly balanced. You can mix the soil mixture with regular soil from the garden in a 1:1 ratio.
A drainage layer 1.5-2 cm thick must be placed on the bottom of the container. Fill the container with earth. You should not bury tomato seeds too deeply. The planting depth is 1.5-2 cm, no more. Don't forget to water after planting.
The ideal air temperature for quick and friendly seed germination is +23˚С +25˚С. When the first shoots appear, move the container with seedlings to a sunny place. Plants must receive sufficient sunlight. But at the same time, make sure that the bright rays of the sun do not ruin your seedlings.
If there is a lack of sunlight, it is advisable to provide the tomatoes with additional illumination using fluorescent lamps. Seedlings grow well at a temperature of +20˚С +22˚С. In the phase of 2-3 formed leaves, it is necessary to pick and feed future tomatoes for the first time.
The following are excellent fertilizers during seedling growth:
- Ash;
- Fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium;
- Organomineral fertilizers.
Water the seedlings only with warm, settled water. The Verlioka tomato does not require too frequent watering. The appearance of the foliage will tell you about the lack of moisture, as well as its excess. With excessive watering, the stepsons and leaves grow very quickly and turn pale, the plant loses resistance to diseases and pests, and with insufficient watering, the foliage withers.
Before transplanting Verlioka F1 tomato seedlings into the greenhouse, you need to take care of the soil in advance. The soil must be fertile and loose. Two weeks before planting tomatoes, you need to dig up the ground, after adding ash, compost or rotted manure to the soil.
At the end of May - beginning of June is a favorable time for transplanting seedlings. The distance between plants should be at least 35-40 cm. It is not recommended to thicken the plantings. The Verlioka tomato responds to a lack of free space and nutrients with a sharp decrease in yield.
Tomatoes should be watered every 4-5 days with warm, settled water. Too much watering will provoke active growth of stepsons.“Verlioka” does not tolerate heat well, so at high temperatures the greenhouse must be constantly ventilated. During the summer season, many summer residents open the greenhouse in the morning and close it only at night.
Tomatoes “Verlioka f1”, according to the description and reviews from summer residents, need to be formed into one or two stems.
You will learn how to properly form a tomato bush from the video:
Gartering for a hybrid is a must. If there are too many ovaries, care must be taken to ensure that the plants do not break under the weight of the fruit.
Verlioka tomatoes should be fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers until the first flower stalks appear. Subsequently, you can fertilize the tomatoes 1-2 times with fertilizer based on phosphorus and potassium.
Otherwise, caring for tomatoes is no different from traditional activities: timely weeding and loosening.
Prevention against diseases
Hybrid "Verlioka f1" is highly resistant to many viral and fungal diseases inherent in the nightshade family:
- Late blight;
- Cladosporiosis;
- Mosaics;
- Fusarium wilt.
But this does not mean that after transplanting Verlioka F1 tomatoes into the greenhouse they do not need care at all. On the contrary, disease resistance is maintained when mandatory care recommendations are followed:
- Do not allow soil to wash out during watering;
- Regular loosening and weeding are mandatory activities;
- Weeds must be removed from the greenhouse after weeding;
- Remove yellowed leaves and shoots in a timely manner and ventilate the greenhouse.
According to the characteristics and reviews of those who planted the Verlioka tomato, the hybrid is easy to care for and has high yields.Therefore, he has long won the recognition of gardeners.
The versatility of the tomato
The versatility of the Verlioka f1 tomato is due to the fact that the quality and taste characteristics of the fruit allow them to be used in almost any area.
Juicy and tasty tomatoes can be eaten fresh, as an ingredient in vegetable salads or for slicing.
Fruits of the same shape and size look great in a jar for whole-fruit preservation. The thick peel ensures that they practically do not burst when pouring boiling water over the tomatoes.
Thanks to their juicy pulp and absence of voids, Verlioka F1 tomatoes are perfect for cooking:
- puree;
- tomato juice, paste;
- ketchup;
- various sauces;
- salads and other preparations for the winter.
When heat treated, Verlioka retains its pleasant aroma and delicate taste. You can add tomatoes when preparing vegetable stew, gravy, stuffed tomatoes and other dishes.
You can freeze tomatoes only in small portions for addition when preparing main courses or in 2-3 mm circles for baking pizza.
The excellent characteristics of the Verlioka tomato fruit allow housewives to prepare a wide variety of dishes not only in summer, but also in winter.
Conclusion
The ease of care and high yield of Verlioka tomatoes, description of the variety, photos and reviews are the main reason why you should try to grow it on your own plot. And any beginner can cope with growing tomatoes. A bountiful harvest of tasty and aromatic tomatoes will be your reward for your hard work and care.
