“Favorite” refers to the first-generation hybrids, which were launched by the Ilyinichna agricultural production LLP. This crop is included in the State Register as a cultivar for cultivation under various conditions: in open ground in the south, in greenhouse conditions and under film in the center and in the north. It is allowed for use in the third light zone for almost 20 years.
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We characterize the “Favorite”
The tomato will demonstrate the optimal result, forming an indeterminate bush with a single stalk, which requires garter to the support or trellis. The ripening time is average - from planting seeds to seedlings to picking tomatoes, it will take from 107 to 120 days.
The bushes are distinguished by a good number of gray-green leaves of medium size and a small degree of corrugation and simple and compact inflorescences of three to four fruits each. The laying of the latter occurs after 7 sheets and then every three. The best planting density is considered to be the presence of 2-3 plants per square meter. In terms of yield, about two tens of kilograms of tomatoes and about 6-7 kg from a bush are removed from one square meter.
This variety is known for its good resistance to such misfortunes as the tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium, cladosporiosis, and it tolerates very little blackout very well.
When growing a crop, it is important to make a garter to a vertical support and feed with fertilizers of mineral property.
About the fruits of this culture
The “Favorite” tomatoes themselves differ:
- large size and weight up to 350 grams;
- saturated red color in a mature form;
- ribbed and smooth thin skin, a slight indentation near the peduncle;
- aesthetic component.
Tomatoes are not bad for commercial purposes, but it is important to know about a possible violation of integrity during transportation.
The use of this tomato hybrid can be called universal. Tomatoes are used fresh and for the execution of salad compositions. They are created for the release of tomato juice, sauce preparations, pastas and lecho. The only caveat - having a thin skin, these vegetables will not be optimal for whole fruit salting.
On the advantages and disadvantages of "Favorite"
Specialists and gardeners who have already grown this variety, note such advantages as:
- large fruit size;
- harvesting stability during the entire fruiting period;
- resistance to many tomato "misfortunes";
- the possibility of landing in a shady place;
- universality of culinary application;
- presentation of the culture, the possibility of commercialization;
- pleasant taste of tomatoes.
The negative manifestations of the variety include:
- not very long storage;
- the impossibility of long transportation;
- the complexity of canning in its entirety;
- the required garter of the bush to the supporting structure.
About the rules of cultivation and care of "Favorite"
It is believed that a good number of fruits can be obtained only by planting seedlings and from time to time to water. In fact, in this case, you can get a stable crop, but the fruits will lose in quality filling. So, the sweet taste is often obtained only when fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. Therefore, care for the culture should be careful.
In general, the rules for growing and caring for the Favorite hybrid do not have global differences from the cultivation of other tomatoes, including Cherry tomatoes.
- Young seedlings should be planted after a stable warm temperature outside the window. In most Russian regions, this is in late May or early June. When planting in adverse conditions, the seedlings will be weak, painful and will not develop rapidly.
- The plot for growing seedlings is subject to change annually. It is important for the restoration of the earth and its saturation with vital elements.
- For a tomato, you should not make a choice in favor of the place of previous growth of eggplant, bell pepper or potato for reasons of nutrition with the same set of substances and the possibility of infection of tomatoes with late blight.
Opinions about tomato "Favorite"
Everyone who tried to plant this hybrid and saw its productivity recommend it for planting.
Valentina, 36 years old, Moscow Region
The seeds of the “Favorite” were presented to me by the neighbors in the country, which is already grown for the third year. It should be noted that, despite the considered indeterminacy of the variety, the bushes did not grow very high - they remained at the meter level. Seedlings covered with a film. The main thing is that the fruits ripened really large, with a strong attachment to the stem. I will continue to cultivate the variety.
Many liked the fruits of the “Favorite” themselves, as well as the features of the bush itself.
Sergey, 50 years old, Ivanovo region
It is attractive in this variety that the fruits can be harvested directly with tails; they do not fall off during collection. So I noticed their best storage.
Alexey and Elena, 42 years old, Krasnodar Territory
I really liked the brushes that formed during ripening. Each of them gave us five fruits, and their weight was almost 400 grams each. It is important only to tie the bush to the support, has grown to 1m 70 cm.
So, “Favorite” really lives up to its name: they love to grow it on garden plots, homesteads and farms. Many people like the elegant design of the entire brush at once and the weak formation of shoots. We advise you to try it. Good luck
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