Tomato Madeira: description and characteristics of the variety, reviews of summer residents with photos

Variety of small-fruited tomatoes: cocktail and cherry tomatoes are gaining more and more popularity among gardeners. The Madeira tomato is a typical member of the cherry family. It is distinguished by the intensity of fruiting, the identity of the fruits and high commercial qualities.

Features of the variety

Madeira F1 - an early maturing hybrid of cherry tomatoes. Carpal plant of indeterminate type. The first harvest can be harvested already 85-90 days after germination.

Variety description:

• bushes height from 1.5 to 2 m;
• stem is dense and strong, has no tendency to break off;
• medium leaf plant, medium sized leaves;
• inflorescences are simple, in each brush from 12 to 15 ovaries;
• high yield - from 4.5 to 7 kg per 1 square. m;
• hybrid is highly resistant to many tomato diseases.

Fruit characteristics:

• fruit shape is perfectly rounded;
• weight of tomatoes 20-25 grams;
• the skin is thin and smooth;
• tomatoes are not prone to cracking and falling off;
• color of ripe fruits is bright red;
• inside the tomato is divided into two segments;
• pulp firm and juicy;
• tomatoes lie for a long time and tolerate transportation well without losing their presentation.

Madeira hybrid suitable for general use.

Growing and care

Tomato Madeira F1 is intended for growing in greenhouses, temporary tunnel-type film shelters and open ground, as well as in urban conditions: on balconies and window sills. In the southern regions of the country, seedless planting is possible when the earth warms up to + 16-18 degrees. Agricultural technology:

• Sowing seeds for seedlings produced in mid-March. It should be sown to a depth not exceeding 1 cm. After sowing, the soil should be moistened, covered with a film and put in a warm place.
• When the first pair of true leaves is formed, the sprouts dive into separate containers. And carry out the first feeding.
• At the age of 55-60 days, seedlings are ready for planting in open ground, provided that the threat of night frost has passed. In greenhouses, you can start planting at the age of 30-35 days.
• The soil prepared in advance will be the guarantee of a good harvest. Madeira variety tomato takes root on any type of soil, but develops more successfully and bears fruit on sandy and loamy soils. If the quality of the substrate is lower, it is worth fertilizing before planting. You can use compost, wood ash, eggshells, poultry manure or diluted manure to do this.
• Recommended planting pattern - 70x60 cm, denser planting is possible in greenhouses.
• As the bushes grow, they need to be formed into one or two stems and tied to a support.
• Further care of tomatoes does not differ from standard growing methods: they also require regular watering, weeding, hilling and top dressing. The Madeira tomato responds well to fertilizing with organic and mineral mixtures.

Madeira Baby Tomatoes will decorate any yard and delight with a pleasant dessert taste of fruits.

Reviews

Galina Danilova, Kazan:

“Last season I planted the Madeira variety. Enjoyed both fresh and marinated. Neat and beautiful tomatoes, convenient to eat.”

Yulia Drozdova, Cherepovets:

“I am planting Madeira for the second year in a row. Tomatoes sprout together and bear fruit magnificently, have time to collect. The skin is thin, tender, but does not burst in the sun.”

Lyubov Nikulina, Moscow:

“I really like cherry tomatoes. Madeira planted for the first time last year, as an experiment. The result exceeded all my expectations. Tomatoes are small, even, beautiful and very tasty.”

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