Tomato Martha F1: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

In the southern regions of Russia, almost all varieties of tomatoes can be grown, but it is quite difficult to find hybrids of nightshade crops for cultivation in a cool climate. One of these varieties is the Marfa tomato. Even under adverse weather conditions, bushes give a bountiful harvest.

Description of Marfa tomato hybrid

Tomato belongs to the hybrids of the first generation. The variety was bred by Dutch breeders. It is entered in the state register of the Russian Federation as a variety intended for cultivation in open ground in the central and northern regions of the country, including the Urals and Siberia.

Tomato variety Marfa F1 belongs to tall, interdeterminant hybrids. The height of the stem can be 1.7 meters. The plants themselves are not sprawling, medium foliage. The leaves are small, saturated light green color, ordinary shape. The bushes have a powerful root system. The inflorescence of the Marfa variety is simple. The very first inflorescence is formed after 7-8 leaves, the next - every 3 leaves.

The hybrid belongs to late varieties. Fruiting begins 135 days after emergence.

The main characteristic of this tomato variety is the presence of immunity to such common diseases as Fusarium wilt, tobacco mosaic virus, verticillium, and cladosporiosis.

Tomatoes can be cultivated not only in the garden on the beds, but also in greenhouses and greenhouse shelters. Bushes tolerate adverse weather and a sharp drop in temperature well.

Characteristics of the fruits of the hybrid Marfa F1

The fruiting period of tomatoes begins in the second half of July and ends with the appearance of the first frosts.

Fruit Description:

• Weight of ripe Marfa tomato fruits can reach up to 150 gr;
• Good yield throughout the fruiting period;
• One cyst can form up to 8 fetuses;
• One bush can produce up to 7 kg of vegetables;
• Neat rounded tomatoes;
• The pulp is juicy, not watery. Tastes sweet with a little sourness;
• The skin is smooth, not ribbed, dense, a slight depression and yellow-red spots may form near the stalk;
• There are few seeds inside the fruit;
• The shade of ripe vegetables is deep red;
• After harvesting, vegetables can be stored for quite a long time without spoiling;
• Tomatoes are well marketed and perfect for sale;
• Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption. They can also be used to make delicious juices, sauces, ketchups and soups. Small tomatoes can be preserved whole. During s alting, vegetables do not crack and retain their shape.

Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid Martha F1

Reviews about the Marfa F1 tomato, from those farmers who grew it on their plot, are generally only positive.

Description of benefits:

• Good seed germination;
• Crop stability throughout the growing season of plants;
• Long fruiting period;
• Taste of ripe tomatoes;
• After harvesting, fruits can be stored for a long time;
• Resistant to many tomato diseases;
• Suitable for cultivation in northern regions;
• Tolerates adverse climate and lower daily temperatures.

No flaws were found in the variety. The only caveat is the need to tie bushes to the support. If this is not done, then due to the severity of the fruit, the stems may break.

Features of caring for Marfa varieties of tomatoes

Almost all varieties of tomatoes can produce a good harvest with minimal care. It is enough to regularly water the bushes, hill up, remove weeds and loosen the soil. But, if seedling care is more thorough, then yields can be increased significantly.

Before sowing seeds, they can be warmed up to ensure the percentage of germination.To do this, planting material must be put in a small bag and put on the battery for several days. Then they must be impregnated with a special solution that promotes the germination of sprouts. For example, Epin or potassium humate solution.

First of all, it is necessary to prepare the land for planting seedlings. This can be done with the onset of autumn, immediately after the entire crop is harvested from the site. The earth is dug up and watered with a solution of copper sulfate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of warm water).

With the onset of spring, another top dressing is introduced. In a bucket, mix peat, humus and sawdust. Add to the organic fertilizer mixture 3 tbsp. l. superphosphate and 500 grams of wood ash.

Then the substrate should be dug up again, poured with a solution of lime. All these procedures are carried out 10 days before planting seedlings in the ground. You can also apply organic fertilizers containing nitrogen to the soil. This will contribute to a more active growth of seedlings.

If the seedlings of tomatoes stretched too much during their stay at home, they plant it “lying down”. Additional roots form on the buried stem, and the bushes themselves grow faster.

Regular application of mineral fertilizers containing magnesium to the soil will help increase yields. As top dressing, you can use magnesium sulfate or Mag-Bor.

Tomato plots need to be changed every year. If you grow seedlings in the same area every year, then every year the harvest will be worse and worse.

Following these simple rules for caring for tomatoes, you can achieve excellent results.

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