Tomato Torquay: characteristics and description of a hybrid variety with a photo

To obtain high yields, many summer residents grow vegetables on an industrial scale in greenhouse conditions. Tomato Torquay is able to surprise every gardener with good fruit performance without the use of covering material. This feature lies in the fact that the vegetable crop is endowed with resistance to adverse weather conditions and good immunity to various diseases. In addition, the Torquay variety has a lot of other positive qualities that influence its choice in production sales.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Torquay f1 - a hybrid of the Dutch selection. The patented manufacturer is Bejo Zaden. In Russia, the variety has been cultivated since 2007. Tomato belongs to medium-early vegetable crops with a period of 120 days from seed germination to full ripening of fruits. Recommended areas for growing the variety for industrial purposes in the open field are the Rostov and Vologda regions, the Krasnodar Territory, the Republic of Adygea.

Let's get acquainted with the description of the variety and characteristics of the Torquay tomato fruit in more detail.

Variety description

Determinant bush. The height of the plant varies from 50 to 100 cm. The bush is standard-shaped, compact, with a lot of foliage. The leaves are narrow, short, light to dark green in color. The inflorescence is simple. The plant ties a copious number of fruit brushes. More than five fruits are formed on each brush.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits of the Torquay variety are medium-sized, their average weight is 60-80 grams. In their shape, they resemble an elongated cylinder or a small bell pepper. Tomatoes have a rather thin, but strong red skin. The pulp is dense, with 2-3 chambers. The fruits are endowed with high taste and useful qualities.

Tomatoes for universal use. They perform well both fresh and processed.

Worth noting: Torquay tomatoes contain a large amount of lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on the human body, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, cancer and oncology.

Dignity of the variety

A distinctive feature of the Torquay f1 tomato is that even in unfavorable years, more than five kg of fruit can be harvested from one square meter. Also, the following indicators can be attributed to the advantages of this variety:

• heat resistance;
• fruit palatability;
• high transportability;
• long fruiting;
• good fruit shelf life.

It is worth noting that f1 tomato is endowed with good immunity to diseases such as verticillium, stem and root rot, fusarium wilt. Such indicators make it possible to use the variety on an industrial scale, for small businesses.

Agrotechnology

Reviews of many vegetable growers showed that agricultural technology affects the yield of the variety and its long fruiting. Plant immunity to various diseases depends on proper planting and further care.

Agricultural technology of tomato Torquay:

1. Seeds are planted in March.
2. Seeds are sown in warm, lightly packed soil.
3. After sowing, 1 cm soil is mulched with peat.
4. Planting material is watered with warm water by air-drop method.
5. The container is covered with a film and moved to a warm place where the temperature should be within +25 degrees.
6. After the seeds begin to hatch, the film is removed from the container and the planting material is transferred to a bright place.
7. During the first week, the temperature regime is observed at 15-16 degrees Celsius.
8. After the specified time, the temperature must be raised to +20-22 degrees.
9. When 2-3 true leaves appear on the seedlings, a pick is carried out.

In early to mid-May, seedlings are planted in open holes or protected ground. Further agricultural technology consists in fertilizing with complex fertilizers, regular watering, weeding and pinching.After strengthening the root system, all side shoots are removed from the bush, leaving only 2-3 stems.

By observing these simple rules for sowing seeds and further timely care of plants, every summer resident will be satisfied with the quality of fruiting of Torquay tomato. But do not forget about the planting material. First of all, the quality of seeds will affect the entire process of development of a vegetable crop. Therefore, when buying them, you should pay attention to whether they comply with the State Seed Inspection.

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