Madeira Tomato

Recently, small-fruited tomatoes have been gaining wide popularity among summer residents. One of these is the Madeira tomato, one of the varieties of the Cherry family. This variety has a number of advantages that make it so famous and popular.

Tomato Madeira F1 is a variety that is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in unheated greenhouses and under a temporary film cover in personal subsidiary plots.

Description of the variety

Madeira tomatoes, description - early maturing, indeterminate variety. The period of fruit ripening falls on the 85-90 day from the moment of the first seed germination. The height of the bush can reach 1.5-1.8 meters. Therefore, the variety needs additional support and a garter. Pinning required. The leaf plates of the plant are sparsely arranged, have an average size. The color is dark green. The stems are strong and hardy enough to withstand gusts of wind. Madera tomatoes have a simple inflorescence. From 12 to 15 fruits ripen in a bunch. The tomato has a high yield - from 1 m2 you can easily pick up about 10 kg of tomato. The hybrid is easily adaptable to growing, both in the greenhouse and in the open field.

Fruit characteristics

• The fruits of the Madeira F1 tomato have a perfectly smooth and rounded shape;
• Low weight of tomatoes - 20-25 grams;
• Up to 16 fruits can form on one hand;
• The tomato has a bright red saturated color;
• The pulp of the fruit is juicy and dense;
• Cherry tomatoes have a high yield - on average, up to 6-8 kg can be harvested from 1 m2;
• Harvesting is usually carried out from mid-July;
• The variety is perfect both for preservation and for making salads and tomato juice, as well as for fresh consumption;
• Tomatoes are not prone to cracking and dropping;
• The variety keeps well and tolerates transportation. It should be stored in a cool, partial shade place. Shelf life - from 2 to 3.5 weeks;

Madeira Tomato

Disease resistance

A characteristic feature of Madeira tomatoes is their high resistance to diseases such as TMV, Alternaria, Verticillium, Cladosporium, Fusarium wilting.

But, despite such a high resistance, the plant needs to be periodically processed from various pests and fungi.

Growing tomatoes

Landing

The Madeira tomato is intended for planting both in greenhouses and outdoors, and the variety can also be grown on balconies and window sills. In the southern regions, you can plant a plant using a seedling method. It is important that the soil warms up well and has a temperature of + 16-18 degrees.

Sowing in warm soil

The first sowing of seeds is carried out in the second half of March. Before planting, they should be soaked in a manganese solution. This will increase resistance to many diseases and pests.

Also, experienced vegetable growers recommend keeping the seeds in a special solution that stimulates growth. Thanks to this preparation, the seedlings grow stronger and stronger. After soaking without fail, the seeds are dried in sunlight.

Next, the seeds are planted in shallow containers. Good soil can be purchased at specialty stores. After the soil is covered, it should be slightly moistened and then start planting seeds. They are sown to a depth of 1 cm. The distance between the seeds should be 2-3 cm. After sowing, the container with the seedlings is covered with foil and placed in a warm place.The air humidity should not exceed 60%, otherwise there is a high probability of fungal diseases affecting the bushes. The flower stalks will fall off, and pollination will worsen.

As soon as 2-3 full-fledged leaves are formed, the sprouts dive into separate containers. For this, peat pots filled with substrate are ideal. They allow you to easily transfer seedlings without damaging its root system.

Seedling picking

When the seedlings reach 50-60 days old, they can be planted in open ground. But it is important that the threat of night frosts passes.

Seedlings can be planted in greenhouses after 30-35 days.

Standard parameters for planting are 70x60 cm; in greenhouses, a thicker planting is possible.

Tomato care rules

• Since the variety is indeterminate, its stems stretch upward and tend to bend and break, so the plant must be tied to a support;
• The plant needs pinching. The leaves at the bottom of the first fruit cluster must be removed. This process should be performed in the morning;
• In order for the variety to bring a good harvest, it must be timely fed with mineral fertilizers that contain organic elements;
• As for watering, every 3-5 days watering will be sufficient for the plant. 1 m2 requires up to 5 liters of water.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Based on the given characteristics and descriptions of the tomato variety
Madeira, you can highlight its advantages and disadvantages.

pros

• Excellent taste;
• The crop can be harvested in mid or late July;
• The hybrid is highly resistant to the most common diseases;
• Easy to transport;
• The plant can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open soil;
• High growth allows you to save more space;
• The small size of the fruit is ideal for canning.

Minuses

• The plant needs a garter and additional support;
• The cultivar requires fertile soil with excellent drainage properties;
• Cold climates are not suitable for growing this variety;
• When grown in a greenhouse, considerable costs are required;
• The variety needs to allocate an area with good lighting.

Having examined the Madeira variety, it is safe to say that not every variety is capable of boasting fruit identity and excellent commercial qualities.

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