Tomato Matador: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Useful and tasty fruits of tomatoes have provided the plant with popularity among vegetable growers. The Matador tomato was bred thanks to the work of breeders of the large agricultural company Semko Junior. The originator recommends the hybrid for commercial cultivation.

General information about the variety

Russian breeders have bred a tomato for cultivation in open ground, film shelters and greenhouses. The place of cultivation depends on the climatic conditions.

Characteristic of the plant and description of the appearance of the variety:

• early-ripening, up to 115 days pass until the fruit is harvested;
• determinant;
• bush height up to 75 centimeters;
• simple inflorescence;
• foliage medium size, green;
• simple inflorescence;
• the stalk has a joint;
• average fruit size;
• average yield, up to 6 kilograms per square meter of planting;
• resistance to many nightshade diseases - Alternaria and tobacco mosaic;
• fruits can be transported over long distances;
• there is a possibility of long-term storage.

When grown on an industrial scale, up to 45 tons of fruits are harvested from one hectare of planting. The berry is distinguished by the following characteristics:

• cylindrical round shape;
• red color;
• smooth;
• dense;
• has 3-4 slots;
• fragrant;
• thin skin;
• no tendency to crack;
• weight does not exceed 100 grams;
• sweet taste, sour.

Consumer reviews indicate the possibility of universal use of fruits. The berry is added as an ingredient in vegetable salads, preparations, pickles and twists.

Growing Tips

Heat-loving plant prefers seedling method of planting. Work on sowing seeds is desirable to begin in mid-March. He althy seedlings require compliance with a number of rules:

• mandatory maintenance of temperature not lower than 22 degrees;
• using warm water for irrigation, before germination spray irrigation;
• first seedlings should receive a sufficient amount of ultraviolet light, daylight hours should be at least 16 hours;
• pre-hardening before planting.

IMPORTANT! The best yield is achieved when the tomato is formed into 1-2 stems.

The originator advises planting tomatoes in a greenhouse or open ground in mid-May. For planting, you should use a scheme of 60 by 30-40 centimeters, there should not be more than five tomatoes per square meter of land.

The small size of the bush allows you to place a large number of bushes in a limited area.

To get a good harvest, it is enough to follow the standard rules for caring for tomatoes. The determinant bush does not require a garter or the installation of supports. Suitable for sowing beginner gardeners.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day everyone! Tomato lovers recommend sowing the Matador tomato. The variety is very unpretentious, the bush is compact, the yield is decent. The fruits are small in size, the mass of individual does not exceed 100 grams. The berry is ideal for whole-fruit pickling and drying. Sweet in taste, it is great for fresh salads. Harvest can be harvested in early August.

Alexander Polikarpov.

Good day! Last summer I tried to plant tomatoes of the Matador variety. The plant withstood the cool summer, showed a good yield. Likes top dressing and abundant watering. In greenhouse conditions, it is imperative to regularly ventilate the room. Resistant to nightshade diseases. Liked the variety. Ripe berries are small in size and have a good taste. Recommended!

Anastasia Myznikova, 55.

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