Tomato Polbig of category F1 is especially popular due to the early ripening fruits. They mature before late blight develops. As a result, farmers are able to supply selected tomatoes to the vegetable market as early as possible.
- Variety characteristic
- Description of the bush
- Description of the fruit
- Growing rules
- Soil preparation
- Sowing seeds
- Planting seedlings
- Caring for the plant
- Pests and diseases
- Conclusion
Description of the tomato variety Polbig
Variety characteristic
The hybrid was bred in Holland. Tomatoes Polbig belong to the category F1 and are fast with According to the description, the growing season is 90 days. High yield characteristics are observed: it is really possible to harvest up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush.
The variety is suitable for cultivation in any region of the country. In warm climatic conditions, the culture is grown in open ground , in cold ones – in the greenhouse.
Tatyana Orlova (Ph.D. S.-kh. Sciences):
There are tomato varieties for amateur vegetable growing. Tomat Polbig is a hybrid designed for professional farmers of vegetable growers. This does not mean that this plant is difficult to care for and only professionals can grow it.There is such an economic concept as the marketability of a product: appearance, uniformity (the same size) of fruits, transportability, keeping quality. Polbig is a tomato with a high percentage (up to 90%) of marketable fruits.
Description of the bush
According to the description, the bush belongs to the determinant type, its height is 60-80 cm. It has moderate leafiness and large saturated green leaves.
Tatyana Orlova (candidate of agricultural sciences):
Since the main areas occupied by tomatoes are located in our country in regions with hot summer conditions, one of the main requirements for the variety is for hardiness and good shelter of fruits from the sun due to large leaves or a powerful leaf apparatus.
Description of the fruit
Fruits Polbig F1 have several characteristics:
- flat-rounded shape of the fruit;
- slight ribbing;
- rich red color;
- weight up to 130 g when grown in open ground and up to 200 g when grown in a greenhouse.
All tomatoes of this type are suitable for transportation. Farmers can transport the harvest over long distances without worrying about cracking the fruit.
If you believe the characteristic, the fruits have a rich sweet taste with a slight acidity.The solids content is about 4.5%.
Growing Rules
Good care will provide tasty fruits
The cultivation of this tomato variety has the same features as those characteristic of other early ripening varieties.
Soil preparation
Planting in open ground or in a greenhouse in a permanent place should be carried out only by the seedling method. First set the stage. It is best to do this in the fall using organic substances (humus, peat or wood ash). This is done so that the soil can absorb all the nutrients necessary for the root system.
Sowing seeds
Seeds for seedlings are sown in late March. A separate container is used for each plant. The seed placement depth should be about 1 cm. It is better to use neutral or low alkaline soil pH. After sowing, the seeds are placed in a warm, shaded place. When a pair of true leaves appears, they pick.
Planting seedlings
Planting in a permanent place is carried out when the seedlings reach the age of 60 days. Before transplantation, a complex of mineral fertilizers and superphosphate are introduced into the hole. This allows the root system to grow faster. The formation of fruits is faster if you use fertilizers Kemira or Mortar.Before using them, you should read the instructions.
Tatyana Orlova (candidate of agricultural sciences):
so that there is no burn of the root system of seedlings from contact with fertilizers, fertilizer granules in the planting pit should be mixed with soil and spilled with water.
Plant Care
Growing tasty and healthy fruits is only possible if properly managed for seedlings during its growing season.
First of all, remember ht watering. It is carried out with warm water as the soil dries. This usually happens once a week. The soil should not be flooded or overdried: this leads to root rot.
After each watering, the soil is loosened and all grown weeds are removed. It is also recommended to timely mulch the soil using humus and straw: this allows oxygen to penetrate the soil better.
Feeding should include both mineral and organic substances. As organics, it is advisable to use humus, which has a sufficient amount of nutrients. Of the mineral components, phosphorus and potassium should be preferred. These products accelerate the development of the bush and lead to the formation of large fruits.
Pests and diseases
Root rot, powdery mildew and late blight are the main diseases of tomatoes. To prevent their development or to heal the plant, special substances should be used. Preparations Taboo or Klimazol will help in the fight. Also use folk remedies, consisting of a solution of hydrogen peroxide, manganese or onion peel.
The main tomato pests are the Colorado potato beetle, aphid and whitefly (only in greenhouse conditions). Regent – the best way to deal with the Colorado potato beetle. Aphids are removed using Biotlin, Fitoverm, whitefly Inta-VIR, Rovikur, Fufanon.
Conclusion
Breeders try to breed new varieties of tomatoes, unpretentious in care. Growing Tomato Polbig F1 category will allow you to spend less time and effort on caring for the plant.
