Dutch breeding hybrids have long won the recognition and love of summer residents. Tomatoes proudly named President F1 are distinguished by high yields and early germination, as well as good disease resistance. In addition, not every hybrid has the honor of being included in the State Register of Varietal Crops.

More than 10 years ago, F1 President tomatoes were recognized in Russia as the best for planting, both in the open field and in a greenhouse. Since then, they have only been increasing the number of their fans among Russian summer residents.

History of the origin of the variety

The F1 President tomato hybrid was developed by the Dutch company Monsanto. His tests took place with the help of Russian scientists. It was soon approved as suitable for cultivation outdoors or in greenhouses, and also took its place of honor in the State Register of Varietal Crops.

It is enough to get the first harvest of fruits to remain a fan of this variety forever. This explains its popularity among Russian gardeners.

Tomatoes variety President

Tomato President characteristics and description of the variety

Tomato President is an early ripening variety that is characterized by a rich yield. This hybrid belongs to the indeterminate class of plants, that is, tomato bushes are tall. They can grow up to 2 meters in height. Because of this, the trunk of the tomatoes has to be tied up several times per season.

Apple-tree columnar President

In greenhouses, tomatoes are capable of not showing indeterminate characteristics, stopping in growth. At the same time, they release stepchildren in small quantities.

Important! Wooden or plastic stakes that are used for support must be disinfected every year, especially under conditions of growing in film structures. A solution of copper sulfate is better suited for this. The material for the garter itself should be soft so as not to damage the trunk of the plant.

Tomato of the President variety has a small amount of foliage, so the formation of a bush will not cause much trouble. It is enough to leave 1-2 stems in a bunch. About 8 fruit-bearing branches ripen on a green bush. The load on the plant is very high, because up to 6-7 kilograms of tomato ripens on each.

Tomato President in the garden

The tomato fruits themselves are large, each weighing on average up to 300 grams. Outwardly, they are fleshy, round-shaped tomatoes of orange-red or red colors. The pulp itself has a slight ribbing and a dense texture.

The big advantage of this tomato variety is its thick skin. It allows not only to store fruits longer, but also safely transport them over long distances.

Note! Tomatoes President, a description of which can be found in the reviews of summer residents, are evaluated differently in terms of taste. Many advise not to eat them right away, but leave them to ripen in warm conditions for another 10 days. So the tomato will acquire a more intense bright taste and pleasant aroma.

Early tomatoes are well suited for preparing various vegetable salads, making sandwiches and decorating dishes. They make excellent tomato juice.

Agrotechnics

Cultivation of seedlings

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It is better to plant seedlings in a greenhouse in mid-May, but it is important to take into account the region of the country. The seedlings themselves should be 50-60 days old.Given these data, it is easy to calculate the seed planting time. The seedlings are placed in open soil in early June.

It is recommended to grow seedlings in shallow containers filled with light fertile soil. The latter is easy to make from earth, sand, humus and peat. Seedlings are covered with foil overnight and left at a temperature of 25-28 ° C.

Growing tomatoes of the President variety

When the seedling reaches 5-7 cm in height, and the first 2 leaves appear, then it is transplanted into larger boxes, with a volume of 350-500 ml. Before planting seedlings in open ground, the plants must be hardened. Do this: in a room with seedlings, lower the temperature to 10 ° C for 1-2 weeks.

Transplant into open soil

Before planting seedlings, the land must be prepared. To do this, in 2 weeks it is dug up, and then necessarily fertilized with potassium nitrate, urea, humus and superphosphate.

No more than 4 seedlings are planted per square meter of soil, having previously driven the supports into the earthen pits. When planting a bush, they use the transshipment method, while trying not to damage the root ball. The seedling is watered abundantly with water.

Note! Seedlings can be tied up both on the day of transplantation and in the next 10-15 days.

Care

The seedling requires the usual care for this type of culture. Bushes needed: 

  • Water well once a week, in case of heat - at least 1 time in 3 days;
  • In the first month of planting, the seedling is fertilized once with nitrogen fertilizing;
  • In the period of fruit set, phosphorus-potassium substances are introduced;
  • Feeding with boric acid is carried out during the same period, as well as when tomato flowers appear;
  • Be sure to mulch the soil around the plant;
  • The stepsons are removed if they reach a length of 5-7 cm;
  • The bush is formed from 1-2 stems, depending on the planting density;
  • To distribute the supply of nutrients to the fruits, brown tomatoes are partially removed from the branches.

Tomatoes of the President variety have an unpretentious character, so caring for them will not cause much trouble for summer residents.

Harvest tomato

Seeding for the next year

Getting planting material from hybrids is not easy. The second generation of seedlings usually no longer retains varietal characteristics. But experienced gardeners have developed their own method of obtaining seeds from a tomato of the President variety.

Here's what you need to do: Choose a fully ripe tomato that has excellent characteristics. Then the tender pulp of the fruit is cut off together with the seeds. All this is placed in a container with warm water. The result is something like a very thin tomato juice. We leave it for 3 days.

The contents of the container are stirred periodically. If mold appears in it, then the water must be carefully drained and a new warm one must be poured. On the third day, some of the seeds will float up, and the other will remain at the bottom.

It is believed that empty seeds float to the surface, while good ones remain at the bottom. The latter are prepared for storage. To do this, they are dried and stored in a paper bag.

Pros and cons of culture

The advantages of these tomatoes are numerous, among them are: 

  • High yield of the variety;
  • Pleasant taste of fruits and their delicious aroma;
  • Fast ripening of tomatoes;
  • The versatility of the use of fruits;
  • Resistance to pests and diseases;
  • They perfectly tolerate the first frosts;
  • Excellent for transportation.
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But culture also has drawbacks, although they are few in number. Among the disadvantages are: 

  • The plant needs repeated garters;
  • It is better to choose strong supports for the trunk;
  • The bush is usually tall, making it difficult to garter.

Important! Tomatoes of the type President F1 are recommended for cultivation in all regions of the country of Russia.

As you can see from the above, the strengths of the hybrid outweigh the weaknesses. Reviews about this variety are mostly positive.

Tomatoes President have excellent agronomic characteristics and non-capricious character. They are great for cultivation in all regions of the country. High-quality care of the bushes will not only provide the owner with a good harvest, but also protect the plants from pests.