How to choose a tomato variety that combines all the qualities? And so that the yield was high and the taste qualities were high, and against pest diseases it was stable.
Do you think this is a miracle? No, this is a variety of tomatoes. "Bobcat F1", about him and talk.
F1 tomato "Bobcat": description and characteristics of the variety
Progress does not stand still, and the agricultural industry is no exception. "Bobcat" can without a doubt be called a revolutionary hybrid variety.
This hybrid was obtained by breeders from Holland. In Russia, he received registration in 2008, and has since earned recognition from both gardeners and farmers who grow tomatoes in large quantities for sale.
This is an average plant height, about 50-70 centimeters. Tomato "Bobcat" refers to a group of hybrid varieties of tomatoes. It is intended for cultivation, both in open ground and in greenhouses. Shrub type refers to the determinant, standard. The height of the bush tomato "Bobcat" reaches 1.2m.
From the time the seedlings are planted until the first fruits of varietal maturity appear, about 120-130 days pass, that is, the plant is late-ripening. The hybrid is resistant to all major diseases of tomatoes.
In addition to a number of remarkable properties, this varietal hybrid has quite a good yield. With proper care and creation of suitable conditions from 1 square. I managed to get 8 kilograms of wonderful tomatoes per meter, but this is rather an exception, the average yield is 4-6 kilograms.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Among the main advantages of the tomato "Bobcat F1", which are noted by both amateurs and professionals, it is imperative to highlight:
- resistance to pests and major diseases;
- easily tolerates heat and lack of moisture;
- gives a good harvest;
- high taste of fruits;
- universality of use of tomatoes.
Among the shortcomings they note that the variety is late-ripening, it takes a long time to wait for the crop, and not all regions are suitable for it.
Fruit characteristics
- After the fruits reach their varietal maturity, they acquire a bright red color.
- The weight of ripe tomatoes is about 180-240 grams.
- The flesh is fleshy, fairly dense.
- The shape of the tomatoes are round, slightly flattened.
- The number of chambers in the fruits of tomatoes from 4-7,
- dry matter content is from 6 to 6.5%.
First of all, this hybrid is very good for fresh consumption.It is also possible to make homemade conservations from it. Thanks to the ideal combination of acids and sugars in its composition, these tomatoes make excellent juice and tomato paste.
A photo
You can get acquainted with tomatoes of the variety “Bobkat” F1 in the photo:
Tomatoes "Bobcat", photos on the bush:
Features of growing
This hybrid variety was developed for cultivation in hot regions. The North Caucasus, Astrakhan Region and Krasnodar Territory are suitable for this, if we are talking about planting in open ground. For cultivation in film shelters suitable regions of central Russia.
For the northern regions is not suitable, this variety is very thermophilic and does not tolerate frost.
Among the main features of the tomato "Bobcat" note its amazing resistance to pests and diseases.This property has attracted not only amateurs, but also professionals who grow tomatoes in large areas, where this property is especially important.
Harvested fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation, this is a particularly useful feature for those who grow tomatoes commercially for sale.
Diseases and pests
It is almost invulnerable for most diseases, as well as for the most characteristic pests.
But still, if we are talking about diseases, then prevention is needed, this is timely loosening of the soil, the correct irrigation regime, light regime and the necessary fertilizers.
To combat harmful insects, and the most common whitefly, use the drug "Confidor", at the rate of 1 ml per 10 liters of water, the resulting solution is enough for 100 square meters. m
Hybrid "Bobcat" will delight gardeners and farmers with their very beautiful and tasty fruits. Good luck to everyone in the cultivation and good harvest!