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

In 2009, the Rocker f1 tomato was included in the state register. The variety quickly found its fans and began to gain popularity. Rocker f1 seeds from the Gavrish company, which have long earned the trust of many vegetable growers, have gone on sale.

Hybrid suitable for outdoor cultivation. Rocker f1 also performed well, according to the reviews of those who planted and grew it on the balcony in pots.

The manufacturer gives the following characteristics of the tomato:

• superdeterminant;
• medium;
• yield 3-5 kg from one bush;
• Small size tomatoes (90-100g), oblong cube shape convenient for canning;
• bush compact, undersized;
• resistant to verticillium, fusarium (race 1);
• transport easily;

Growing

Description of the tomato hybrid Rocker f1 from the manufacturer characterizes it as a productive and unpretentious variety for growing in open ground. The first tomatoes begin to ripen in 100-105 days.

Seedlings

Seeds for tomato seedlings are sown at the end of April. The soil mixture should be light, saturated with humus and minerals. Picking is carried out after the appearance of the first true leaf. According to the reviews of those who planted Rocker f1, it is better to transplant the sprouts into separate pots. Then, when planting in open ground, the root system of the grown bush will remain undisturbed and the plant will not stop developing.

Temperature conditions

In order for the seedlings not to stretch out and acquire a developed root system, it is necessary to observe the temperature regime. The first days after planting, while the seeds germinate, the soil and air should be warm, 23-25 ℃. Then the temperature is lowered to 20℃ during the day and 18℃ at night. Before planting, for a week, the seedlings begin to harden, take out into the fresh air during the day, gradually increasing the time. The room temperature is reduced to 18-19 ℃ during the day and 16-17 ℃ at night.

The soil should be warmer, at least 18-20 ℃. When the soil temperature is below 15 ℃, the seeds do not germinate, and the tomatoes stop development.

Water the seedlings with warm water moderately, avoiding complete drying and avoiding waterlogging.

Shaping a bush

Hybrid Rocker f1 refers to superdeterminant hybrids.Seedlings are ready for planting in 25-30 days and already have 5-6 true leaves. The bush grows low, medium leafy, compact. The manufacturer promises a plant height of 40-50 cm. Reviews of vegetable growers characterize the tomato bush higher, about 70 cm. Tomato lateral shoots actively grow and bear fruit, so stepchildren are not removed. This variety does not require a mandatory garter. But those who have already planted Rocker mention that without support, branches often cannot withstand large ovary racemes.

Soil and watering

The soil for planting a hybrid is prepared humus-compost, light. Before planting, complex mineral fertilizers in granules are applied according to the instructions and watered well. Tomatoes respond positively to mulching with rotted peat and sawdust.

Tomatoes are a moisture-loving crop, but at the same time, plants develop a powerful deep root system. Therefore, it is enough simply not to allow the complete drying of the soil. Waterlogged soil for tomatoes is dangerous for the occurrence of fungi and other diseases.

Harvest

Blossoms and forms an ovary hybrid actively. Gardeners growing tomatoes in the open field in the central strip of our country are suitable for Rocker f1 due to the friendliness of the return of the crop. During the first month from the beginning of fruiting, about 70-80% of all fruits have time to ripen.

The hybrid has established itself as an excellent canning tomato. The fruits are dense, the skin is thick, the pulp is sugary, the seeds are small. Convenient elongated shape and small size allow the tomatoes to easily fit in a jar. A dense structure keeps the fruit without deformation from exposure to high temperatures. The color of the tomatoes is saturated, bright red, without a spot near the stem. Tomatoes easily tolerate transportation and are stored for a long time in a cool place.

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