Growing tomatoes can be not only for yourself, but also turn into a fairly profitable business. One of their secrets to success is the right varieties of plants. It's no secret that one of the best varieties are Dutch tomatoes.
Among them there is an excellent hybrid Bobcat tomato.
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Characterization and description of the variety
Tomato "Bobcat" refers to medium early varieties. The fruits ripen on 65-80 days from the moment of the first seedlings. Tomato is a hybrid developed by the Dutch company Syngenta and since 2004 it has appeared on our market.
The variety is undersized with a powerful trunk and dark large leaves. Valued for its resistance to adverse conditions and resistance to a number of diseases.
Height, plant weight, color, shape
Tomato "Bobcat" is a stunted tomato. Bush 60-80 cm tall with a very powerful trunk and large dark green leaves. The bush is small, but very wide, so it should be planted at a fairly large distance. During greenhouse cultivation, Bobcat tomatoes are sure to stepchild and tie up the main branches. The first crop is harvested 60-65 days after transplanting.
The fruits of the tomato are round, elastic and juicy, resistant to cracking of the fruit. The pulp is sugar, bright red tomato color. The weight of a tomato is about 300 grams.
Features of cultivation and care
The variety is mid-early, therefore, almost throughout Russia it should be planted in open ground through seedlings, and in the northern regions in greenhouses.
Seeds are sown in March, tomato is not whimsical to the composition of the soil, it is enough to take garden soil and mix it with humus. Spread the seeds one by one, no need to germinate. Top with a light touch on the ground, moisten and cover with cellophane. After the appearance of two leaves, the film can be removed. It is necessary to monitor the sufficient illumination of seedlings in order to avoid excessive growth. In the spring it should be additionally illuminated with lamps, and with the arrival of heat, it should be taken out to the street for hardening. Seedlings are planted in open ground after passing the threat of frost and with the advent of constant heat. Planted in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of half a meter from each other. The bush is low, but very leafy. The variety is determinant, but it should still be tied up, since a large number of fruits can break branches.
Bobcat tomato is watered infrequently, but top dressing should be carried out regularly, this will significantly increase the amount of yield. If a tomato is grown in a greenhouse, then you need to carefully monitor the humidity in it. It is necessary to ventilate it regularly.
Disease resistance, advantages and disadvantages
A distinctive feature of this hybrid is its excellent resistance to a number of diseases. Tomato "Bobcat" is not susceptible to Fusarium, verticellosis and tobacco mosaic. Virtually not affected by late blight. Fruits in all weather conditions retain their presentation and do not crack.
From the above, it can be noted that such a tomato has the following advantages:
- universality (can be grown in greenhouses and on open ground);
- phenomenal disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness to the composition of the earth and watering, withstands high temperatures;
- beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- good sugar taste;
- stored for a long time;
- Suitable for growing for sale.
There are simply no shortcomings in this variety. But still in the northern regions it is quite problematic to grow it.
Reviews
“For a long time I looked closely at the neighboring tomatoes - beautiful, smooth, round fruits. Once I tried out what kind of variety it was. Last year I decided to try it myself. Tomato "Bobcat" fully justified itself. Seeds sprouted almost everything. Seedlings turned out powerful. Despite the very great heat that summer, I harvested a decent crop. ”
“I’ve been planting Bobcat tomato for 10 years. This is one of the required varieties on my site. In all weather conditions, I’m sure I will be with tomatoes. ”
“We decided to grow tomatoes for sale. On the advice of friends I bought a Dutch hybrid Bobcat tomato. I’ll tell you, he justified himself completely. A minimum of worries, and the harvest was worthy. Appearance of the tomato turned out decent and presentable. "
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