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Summer residents who grow vegetables in their garden want to grow crops that have high yields, are undemanding to care, and the fruits could be consumed not only fresh, but also canned. Tomatoes Peter 1 - one of the best varieties that meet all these requirements.
The history of the creation of the variety
Tomato Peter the Great was created by breeders from the Russian agricultural firm "SeDek" at the beginning of this century. And the first Peter tomatoes were entered into the State Register in 2008. This tomato is recommended for cultivation in the Moscow region and in central Russia. Tomatoes of this variety also grow well in the Volga region and in more southern regions.
Tomato Peter 1: characteristics and description of the variety
This hybrid is early ripening - 4 months pass from the time of emergence of sprouts to ripening of tomatoes.
Tomatoes of this variety, according to the recommendations of experts, are grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the garden in the beds. In the presence of additional lighting, Peter 1 tomato is cultivated in greenhouses from early spring to late autumn.
Tomato Peter 1 seeds
The tomato bushes of this hybrid are of the determinant type, medium-leafy, low - the height of the central shoot reaches 55-70 cm. The foliage is typically tomato, dark emerald in color. The flowers are simple, the first flowers are laid above 3-4 permanent leaves. Peduncles - without joints.
The yield of the variety is above average - up to 2-2.5 kg of yield can be harvested from one plant. The mass of a ripe fruit usually reaches 220-240 g, the shape of mature tomatoes is flat-round, the skin is smooth, dense, does not crack even during transportation over long distances, its color is deep red. The pulp is fleshy, the taste is excellent, due to the high concentration of sugars (up to 2.4%), the ripe fruits are sweet with a slight sourness. Ripe fruits are firmly attached to the stalks.
Tomato Peter 1
Green fruits can be removed from bushes and left to ripen at home.
This hybrid tolerates transportation well without losing its qualities.
The harvested crop has universal properties - it is recommended to use the fruits fresh, salt, pickle, prepare juice or tomato puree.
Hybrid Peter 1 is highly resistant to major diseases.
Growing and caring for a tomato
Planting seeds for seedlings should be about a couple of months before transplanting the seedlings into the beds in the garden or in closed ground. But depending on weather conditions, the transplantation of seedlings may be postponed.
Tomato Peter 1 hl
Caring for this variety of tomatoes after transplanting to a permanent place does not differ from caring for other varieties of tomatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Description of the variety and characteristics of the tomato Tsar Peter show that these tomatoes have many positive qualities:
- the bushes are compact, low;
- good productivity;
- excellent marketability of ripe fruits;
- the versatility of fruits - their use both fresh and in preparations;
- high resistance to major diseases;
- the crop tolerates transportation well.
There were no drawbacks in this hybrid.Peter 1 will take its rightful place on the site and will thank you for your care with an excellent harvest.
