Tomato VP 1 f1: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation and opinion of summer residents with a photo

Tomatoes are plants of the nightshade family, in demand due to their useful and gustatory qualities. In most gardens of Russian gardeners, several beds with tomatoes appear annually. Every year, the list of varieties is replenished with more resistant and productive species. Tomato VP1 f1 from the French originator Vilmorin has become in demand outside the homeland. The high yield and palatability of the berry ensured its distribution beyond the borders of its native land.

Tomato general information

Tomato variety VP 1 f1 was registered in Russia in 2010.The plant passed the yield test when cultivated in open and closed ground conditions and in compliance with the technology. Both methods of cultivation have shown good results, subject to the recommendations for agricultural technology and suitable climatic conditions. Characteristics and external features of the plant:

• Early, berries are ready to harvest in 85-90 days.
• Indeterminate.
• Hybrid.
• Semi-open type.
• Tall, indoors up to 1.5 meters.
• Medium foliage.
• Powerful root system.
• Compact.
• Large-fruited.
• Short internodes.
• Good stress tolerance.
• Excellent transportability.
• Storage time up to 20 days.
• Stable immunity to a number of diseases and viruses: Mosaic, Fusarium, Cladosporiosis.
• High yield, up to 130 tons per hectare of crops.
• Excellent fruit set even under unfavorable conditions.
• Not suitable for mechanical assembly.

Tomato VP1 has taken root in temperate regions due to its resistance to temperature extremes and cold resistance. The yield of the variety is not reduced by the short, cool summer season. Technical data and external features of fruits:

• Flat-round shape.
• Dense, thin skin.
• Mature pink.
• There is no green spot on the stem.
• Aligned.
• Large, weight up to 280 grams.
• Resistant to cracking and microcracks.
• The number of cameras is more than six.
• Meaty but not watery.
• Sweet taste.
• No sour aftertaste.
• Persistent tomato flavor.
• Resistant to physiological problems.
• Average density.

Ripe berries are suitable for processing. The fruits are used to make tomato paste, juice, sauces. The variety is suitable for pickling and preparing blanks for the winter. Fresh tomatoes are used as an ingredient in salads and stuffing.

Growing advice

One of the most effective growing methods is seedling. To grow strong seedlings using this method, you should:

• Place the seed material at a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters.
• Pre-moisten the soil for planting.
• Maintain indoor air temperature from 21 degrees.
• Sprout lighting for 16 hours or more.
• Sprinkle with warm water as needed.

IMPORTANT! Carrying out hardening of seedlings of tomatoes a week before the day of planting in the ground.

When planting, the originator recommends placing no more than three bushes per square meter. Further care recommendations are timely watering, fertilizing, loosening the earth and removing weeds. It is recommended to tie the variety to a trellis and install a support.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day! For lovers of large-fruited tomatoes, I advise tomato VP1 f1. The plant is not capricious, shows a good yield when cultivated in central Russia. Recommended!

Anna Katya, 34

Good day! This summer I discovered a tomato - a hybrid of VP1 f1. I was pleasantly surprised by the cold resistance of the variety. The plant responds well to feeding and requires tying. The taste of the fruit is excellent. I did not find any cons for myself.

Svetlana Prudence, 30

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