Tomato Florida F1: description and characteristics of the variety, care with photo

Dutch breeders from Seminis have developed a hybrid tomato "Florida" F1 specifically for mass production. As they themselves put it: this tomato is endowed with the “keeping quality” gene, which allows tomatoes to maintain their presentation and excellent taste for longer.

Features of the variety

The full name of the tomato is "Florida 47" F1 is a mid-early hybrid of the determinant type. Full ripening of the fruit occurs after 110-115 days from the moment of germination.

Plant description:

• Shrubs are undersized with strong stems, rarely grow more than 70 cm in height.
• A powerful root system goes 1.5-2.5 m underground.
• Wide leaves protect fruits well from sunburn.
• Clusters form through the leaf, bloom profusely and set fruit throughout the growing season.
• 3 to 5 fruits are formed on each brush.
• The tomato is highly resistant to temperature changes, does not bake in the sun and continues to bear fruit under adverse weather conditions.
• Another advantage of the Florida tomato is increased immunity to a number of common tomato diseases.

Fruit characteristics:

• fruit shape flat-round, slightly ribbed;
• average weight from 200 to 250 grams;
• the skin is dense and smooth, not prone to cracking;
• when fully ripe, the fruits turn bright red;
• flesh is fleshy and juicy.

The indisputable advantage of a tomato is the hardness and presentation of the fruit, which they are able to keep for 2-3 months. Tomatoes of the "Florida" F1 variety are ultra-resistant to mechanical damage, therefore they tolerate transportation, even over long distances.

Agrotechnology

Florida tomato is recommended for outdoor cultivation throughout the summer-autumn period. But the reviews say that in central Russia this hybrid is better to grow in greenhouse conditions.

• Given the characteristics of cultivation, seeds for seedlings can be sown from the beginning of March until the end of May.
• The ideal temperature for germination is +22-24 degrees.
• 10-12 days after germination, when the seedlings have already formed their first true leaf, it's time to pick. When transplanting, it is recommended to shorten the roots of the sprouts by a third, this contributes to the formation of a fibrous root system.
• 7-14 days before planting, the sprouts need to start hardening.
• At the age of 35-40 days, young bushes can be planted in open ground, provided that the threat of frost has passed.
• When choosing a place to plant tomatoes, keep in mind that "Florida" needs sunlight and moderate humidity. Ideal predecessors would be cucumbers, early cabbage or onions.
• Fit chart 60 x 60 cm or 50 x 70 cm.
• In the process of growth, bushes may need to be tied to stakes or a trellis. Spreading is also possible.
• Plants respond well to periodic top dressing with mineral and organic fertilizers.
• Do not require special care. Watering can be carried out by irrigation method. Tomatoes can suffer from high humidity, so you need to make sure that the soil is only moist, not wet.

Due to its amazing productivity, high commercial and transportable qualities, the Florida hybrid tomato is very popular with farmers.

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