Tomato Aphrodite: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation with photo

Tomato Aphrodite F1 Ural selection on the market not so long ago, but has already taken its niche among farmers who grow tomatoes on an industrial scale, summer residents of the Urals and far corners of Siberia. The first generation hybrid has good prospects due to its high productivity.

Main characteristics of Aphrodite tomatoes

Aphrodite F1 - ultra-early tomatoes, sung in a greenhouse for 76, maximum - 80 days from germination. Many summer residents are convinced by this characteristic: it's great to eat tomatoes plucked in their greenhouse in the first half of June. The variety is characterized by a friendly return of the crop.The hybrid was bred for protected ground (tunnels, greenhouses, greenhouses), in the south it can be cultivated without problems without shelters.

The variety is not afraid of high summer temperatures - ovaries and flowers do not fall off in the heat order above. In tests conducted in industrial greenhouses, high yields were recorded - from 14 kg / m² to 17 kg / m².

A summer resident can achieve a similar result by strictly following the manufacturer's recommendations:

• landing per square meter - no more than 4 roots of Aphrodite according to the scheme 40 cm by 50 cm;
• maintenance of a tomato bush in 3, maximum - in 4 stalks;
• weekly stepchild removal;
• installation of the support, fixation on the support of the trunk and fruiting brushes;
• refueling the soil when planting with mineral fertilizers and organic matter;
• fertilizing with complex fertilizers after transplantation, during flowering, during the period of setting the first fruits;
• organization of artificial or natural ventilation in the greenhouse to maintain the optimal level of air humidity;
• watering at least once a week in moderate weather, in hot weather - 3 times;
• weeding and loosening row spacing.

Fruits of medium size: the mass of one tomato does not exceed 115 g. The fruits are covered with a strong, glossy skin, red at full ripeness. Ripe pulp is bright red, moderately sweet, has a seasoned tomato flavor. The fruits are collected in medium-sized brushes of 6 - 8 tomatoes each.

The hybrid is characterized by evenness of fruits, regular rounded shape, simultaneous ripening. Simultaneous ripening of fruits is convenient for industrial cultivation of the variety.The grade is universal. Dense elastic fruits are good for decorating sandwiches, slicing and preparing canned vegetables for the winter.

Shrubs of medium height (70 cm), determinate type, well leafy. Bushes must be formed throughout the season, stepchildren are actively formed. Bushes formed into 2 - 3 stems give a good harvest.

The advantages of the Aphrodite hybrid are obvious:

1. Early and friendly ripening.
2. Marketable fruits with excellent keeping quality and transportability.
3. Multipurpose.
4. Good taste.
5. High yields in protected and open ground.
6. Immunity to major tomato diseases.
7. The productivity of the variety does not depend on the weather.

Aphrodite - a new hybrid with high resistance to Fusarium wilt, late blight, blossom end rot.Prevention of diseases does not require the use of chemistry, it is enough to ventilate the greenhouses, water abundantly, but not often, keep the aisles clean, regularly remove extra stepchildren and part of the lower leaves.

From country forums

All the reviews from the country forums of tomato lovers are completely enthusiastic, it is difficult to find negative comments about Aphrodite. There are features of the hybrid that do not correspond to the description of the variety - their gardeners identify them during cultivation. You can read reviews and learn new details about the hybrid.

Vera, Chelyabinsk Region:

“Last season the summer was unusually hot. In greenhouses, the temperature in the middle of the day approached 40 ° C, no ventilation helped. Several bushes of Aphrodite were planted in a greenhouse for the experiment. The hybrid showed good yields despite the sweltering heat. Aphrodite fruited in waves, there were 2 harvests. I liked it - it's convenient, you can plan your sales in the market.I grow tomatoes for the market. She formed bushes in 3 stems, although 4 are allowed in the description. Four are definitely a lot, bushes of Aphrodite and 3 stems turned out to be huge, the greenhouse turned into a jungle because of them.

In the description of the Aphrodite F1 tomato, the growth of the bush is indicated - 1.1 meters. I have all the bushes of Aphrodite rested on the ceiling of the greenhouse. It was a bit of a disappointment, I had to change the stakes: I installed 1.5 m supports in the spring, there were absolutely not enough of them for the bushes.

Tomato harvest Aphrodite smoothed out all the shortcomings. The bushes were hung with beautiful tassels. The tomatoes in each bunch were all the same size and ripened almost simultaneously. Part of the harvest was successfully sold on the market (the harvest of the first wave), the second part (the harvest of the second wave) was put into harvesting.

Tomatoes marinated in the usual way. We have already tried the blanks, the taste of Aphrodite F1 marinated tomatoes suited us, the appearance did not let us down either, you can put a solid five. ”

Agrotechnology

In the Urals and throughout Siberia, Aphrodite tomatoes should be grown in protected ground, the best option is a polycarbonate greenhouse. In greenhouse conditions, seedlings can be planted at the end of April. If winter does not recede for a long time, the soil in the greenhouse can be warmed up using shallow trenches filled with biofuel: cattle manure, plant residues.

Seeds and soil for planting, purchased in gardening stores, must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. The procedure is not long, but effective. Seed germination is good, boxes with sown seeds should be kept warm for a week to speed up germination. To keep moisture in the soil, cover the boxes with foil. Already at the end of May, Aphrodite seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse. The soil by this time should warm up to 12 - 15 ° C.

Before planting the ridge, fill with organic matter (compost, humus), ash and mineral fertilizers.Holes form 6 pieces per square meter. Stakes must be placed in each hole. In summer, Aphrodite's tomato care comes down to watering, removing weeds, shaping and tying bushes to stakes.

Compared to other popular varieties of tomatoes, Aphrodite F1 has proven itself worthy. Despite the novelty, the variety has already found its admirers among amateur vegetable growers and small farmers.

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