Tomato Indio: characteristics and description of the variety with a photo

Tomato "Indio F1" produced by breeders of the Japanese company Sakata Seed. Recommended for outdoor cultivation, this hybrid is very disease resistant. The hybrid received good reviews from domestic farmers.

Appearance

Main characteristics of tomato: growing season 105-115 days. The stem of the tomato is powerful, there are many leaves that protect the fruits well from sunburn. Foliage rich green, regular shape. Hybrid "Indio F1" do not stepson, but make props, as the fruits are quite large and fall off the bush. The first ovaries are formed over the 5th leaf. For the season can bring about 5-6 tomato brushes.Each brush has 4-5 fruits of the same size and shape. The yield of the hybrid is high, about 12 kg per square meter.

Description: the fruits of the tomato "Indio F1" cylindrical shape, "cream", red. Inside contains 3 seed cells. The weight of the fruits of this variety, depending on the conditions of cultivation and care, is from 120 to 200 grams. The length of the fruit is 8 cm on average. It has a pleasant taste.

Excellent in pickles and preserves. The "cream" shape makes the fruit even more attractive and ensures that the fruit passes into the jar, where the tomatoes look very nice.

The variety perfectly tolerates transportation. After being removed from the root at the stage of milky ripeness, the fruits are stored and ripen up to 4-5 months in a cool place or in the refrigerator.

Advice and agricultural technology

Disinfection of seeds is a mandatory procedure that will relieve many fungal diseases of tomatoes in the future. Soaking the seed material can be carried out for 10-12 hours in warm water or aloe juice. It is necessary to sow the seeds in light, fertile soil.

To get a quality harvest, temperature is important:

• Temperature 23-25 for seed germination.
• After germination 20-22 degrees.
• Night temperature 14-15, and daytime 19-20 degrees.
• Be sure to harden seedlings outdoors in the evening or early morning about 1-2 weeks before planting.

Watering is done as the soil dries out. Seedlings should be chosen only he althy, not elongated with a developed root system and a thick stem. Don't plant too many plants side by side. Optimally 3-5 per square meter. Mulching the soil prevents the growth of weeds and further enriches it with organic matter. Tomatoes need to be watered only with warm water early in the morning or in the evening when the soil temperature is below 20 degrees.

Features of the variety

In reviews of the Indio F1 tomato, it is noted that planting bushes in a greenhouse does not increase the yield. This variety does best when cultivated outdoors. Stress-resistant and shade-resistant tomatoes, withstand temperature extremes, as well as dry periods.

Feeding and processing

Fertilizer must be produced on time according to the scheme:

• 2 grams per bush of nitrogen fertilizer (before flowering plants);
• 1-2 grams per potash plant (after flowering);
• Calcium nitrate 1-2 grams per bush every 7-10 days;
• "Biogrow" or other biostimulant according to the dosage in the annotation.

Treatment against pests and diseases is carried out before flowering plants, at least 10 days before harvest. Alternation of chemicals should be carried out in accordance with their compatibility, as well as their expiration dates.

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