Tomato Kupets: characteristics and description of the variety, its yield with a photo

Tomato "Merchant" f1 - mid-early semi-determinant hybrid of tomatoes, intended for cultivation in all types of film shelters, less often - in open ground. The variety is large-fruited and high-yielding.

Features of cultivation

Seedlings are planted in late March - early April. The soil temperature should be 25-27˚С. The first shoots appear after 7-10 days. The hybrid is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature.

Dive is made in the phase of 1-2 leaves. Seedlings are recommended to be fed 2-3 times with mineral fertilizer. When planting seedlings in the ground should be placed on one square. meter plot no more than 3-4 plants. Before planting a tomato, the soil is watered with a solution of potassium humate.

Caring for a hybrid includes the following steps:

• Regular watering with warm water;
• Loosening the soil;
• Use of mineral fertilizers;
• Maintaining low air humidity (for this plant, water after sunset);
• Remove weeds.

Description of fruits

Tomatoes "Merchant" are round, deep red, large, juicy, fleshy. Suitable for fresh consumption and canning.

Variety Benefits

Tomatoes "Merchant" were bred relatively recently, but have already proven themselves and won the approval of many gardeners. Here are the main advantages of the hybrid:

• High yield;
• Very long shelf life (up to 6 months fresh);
• Resistant to Fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus.

Reviews

You can learn more about the main characteristics and positive qualities of the Merchant tomato by reading some of the gardeners' conclusions.

• Hybrid "Merchant-well done" pleasantly surprised our family of seasoned vegetable growers. The variety gave a large harvest of large fruits (about 40 kg per square meter). But this is not the most important thing. The main plus is an incredible, unprecedented shelf life. This is just a unique case. We managed to keep them fresh in the fridge until the new year! (And without any chemicals). At the same time, the taste of tomato was no worse than in summer. (Valentina Olegovna, Perm)
• After carefully reading the characteristics and description of the "Merchant" tomato variety, we decided to plant it in our greenhouse. The hybrid is hardy, unpretentious, resistant to diseases.The harvest is very good, the fruits are large, juicy, tasty. Long stored. We do not regret the efforts expended, we will grow more. (Olga Vladislavovna, Kursk region, Zheleznogorsk)

• Variety "Merchant", or as it is also called "Merchant", I was going to plant for a long time, after reading positive reviews on gardening resources. I live in the Urals, for our latitudes the growing conditions must be greenhouse. The rest of the "Merchant" is unpretentious and easy to care for. Gives a rich harvest. (Alexandra Ivanovna, Sverdlovsk Region)
• Tomatoes of the "Merchant" variety are ideal for homemade preparations. In the fall, we made juice, tomato paste, lecho and pickled tomatoes in slices from them. It turned out very tasty, the whole family liked it. There are no complaints about the variety. I will definitely grow it again and recommend it to everyone. (Lyudmila Efimovna, Murom)

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