Tomato Michelle f1: description of Japanese selection variety with photo

Tomatoes have long been taking pride of place in the beds of Russian gardeners. Tomato Michelle F1 has become a worthy representative of the nightshade family and has found its admirers far beyond the borders of its homeland. The first bush was bred by Japanese breeders, and in 2009 it was registered in the Russian Federation.

General information

Tomatoes are suitable for cultivation in different climatic conditions. The originator recommends a variety for growing in film shelters. Description and characteristics of the tomato:

• Early ripe, berries are ready for harvest in 100 -110 days from planting;
• Stable yield, from a bush up to 4 kilograms of fruit;
• The height of the bush reaches 2 meters;
• Up to 7 fruits are formed in one brush;
• Indeterminate;
• Stamp;
• Powerful stem;
• Good foliage;
• Resistant to many nightshade diseases;
• Tolerates transportation;
• Good keeping quality.

The plant shows good results in the southern regions of Russia and temperate climates. General fruit data:

• Aligned;
• Round-flat shape;
• Large, the weight of one tomato reaches 220 grams;
• Average density;
• Red color, ready;
• Number of cameras - 3-4;
• Contains up to 6% dry matter;
• Not watery;
• Juicy;
• Fragrant;
• Sugar flavor.

Fruits can be used in a variety of ways. They are suitable for canning and preparing blanks for the winter. The berries are processed into tomato products: paste, sauce, juice. Fresh, the Michel f1 tomato is a good ingredient in vegetable salads.

Growing advice

The plant, like most members of the family, prefers seedling planting. A number of simple rules will help grow he althy tomato seedlings:

• Sowing seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters;
• Maintaining the temperature in the room is not lower than +22 degrees;
• Use universal soil for tomatoes;
• Before sprouts appear, cover the planting with foil;
• After germination, transplant seedlings into separate pots;
• Give seedlings 16 hours of daylight;
• Regular watering with water at room temperature;
• Harden off 7-10 days before planting.

IMPORTANT! For a better harvest, it is necessary to form a plant into 1 stem.

On 1 square meter of land, it is not recommended to place more than 5 tomato bushes. The variety responds positively to abundant watering and fertilizers containing calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Essential care items include:

• Feeding up to 6 times during the summer;
• Washing with warm water, in the evening or morning hours;
• Loosening the soil;
• Weeding;
• Tie up with synthetic materials;
• Installation of supports.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day! After the positive feedback about the tomato, Michelle f1 decided to test it first hand. The fruits ripened after 4 months, the plant turned out to be unpretentious in care. He likes abundant watering, top dressing, be sure to tie up. The yield is good, from a square meter of planting it was possible to get 12 kilograms of tomatoes. Recommended!

Evgenia Sizova, 54.

I advise all lovers of large-fruited tomatoes to try the Michelle variety. The hybrid shows high productivity. The fruits are juicy, sweet and very fragrant. Suitable for salads, excellent for fresh consumption.

Valeriya Petrova, 63 years old.

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