Unparalleled Tomato "Andromeda" F1: characteristics and description of the tomato variety, photos, growing features

Tomato "Andromeda F1" is characterized as one of the best early tomato varieties. It is successfully grown both in warm and in cold regions.

It has three varieties, differing in color, has a good yield and excellent taste.

In this article we will tell you all about this wonderful variety. You will find here a description of the variety, its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation, a tendency to diseases.

Tomato "Andromeda": description of the variety

Tomatoes "Andromeda" F1 is considered an early ripening hybrid variety. Were withdrawn in 1998. The breeder is A.A. Mashtakov.

The variety has several varieties that differ in color:

• pink;
• gold;
• red.

From the first shoots of seedlings to fruit picking, an average of 92-116 days pass. Golden tomato "Andromeda" F1 ripens in a period from 104 to 112 days. The pink subspecies matures in the range of 78 to 88 days. In rainy and cold weather, the maturation period of all subspecies may increase by 4-12 days.

Subspecies of a tomato of a grade of "Andromeda" do not differ in appearance: the bush is determinant, the plant is not stem, it has average branching. About indeterminantny grades read here. It reaches a height of no more than 58-72 cm. In greenhouse conditions, the height of a bush can exceed 1 m. Tomatoes of the variety “Andromeda” are described as semi-sprawling subspecies and have simple inflorescences.

The very first inflorescence is laid over the 6th leaf, the rest appear after 1-2 leaves. In one inflorescence 5-7 fruits form. The pink tomato "Andromeda" has ordinary leaves, silvery emerald green, the rest of the plants are lighter in color. Tomatoes "Andromeda" have an average size and a small corrugation. Stem with articulation.

Reference. Alexey Alekseevich Mashtakov is a talented breeder. He hybridized not only Andromeda variety tomatoes, but also his varieties: Twist, Diva, Boogie-Woogie. All his work was carried out in the Rostov region. He is famous not only in Russia, but also in the CIS countries and neighboring countries.

Subspecies Characteristics

The main breeding variety is the red subspecies of the tomato "Andromeda" F1.

Description of the fruit: weight 70-125 g, very high yield. From 1 square. m. collect up to 9-10 kg of fruit. The weight of tomatoes pink "Andromeda" reaches 135 grams. Productivity ranges from 6 to 10 kg per 1 sq.m.

Tomatoes "Andromeda" golden F1 have the largest weight and reach 320 grams. The general description of the Andromeda tomatoes includes: smooth edges, flat rounded shape, the fruits have 4-5 nests. Hybrids differ only in size and color.

You can compare the weight of tomatoes of this variety with others in the table below:

Unripe fruits have a light emerald color. All varieties have excellent taste, especially the Andromeda tomatoes received a lot of positive feedback. In the Chernozem region, 125-550 centners are collected from 1 hectare. In the Caucasus region, the index is higher by 85-100 c. Maximum yield: 722 c / ha.

You can compare the yield of Andromeda with other varieties in the table below:

A photo

And now we offer to get acquainted with the photo of tomatoes "Andromeda".

Way to use

Tomatoes varieties "Andromeda" F1 are cold-resistant. Shelf life in cool rooms is 30-120 days. Fruiting begins in late August - early September.

The variety is suitable for use in fresh and canned form.. It can be used for the wide production of pickles. In cooking, tomatoes are added to salads, mousses, cocktails, pizzas. Calorie tomato is 20 kcal. Characteristics of tomatoes "Andromeda" in terms of nutritional value is excellent.

Tomato contains 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 0.8 grams of dietary fiber, 94 grams of water. The dry matter content varies from 4.0 to 5.2%. The sugar content is 1.6-3.0%. The amount of ascorbic acid per 100 g of product is 13.0-17.6 mg. Acidity is 0.40-0.62%.

Important! Tomatoes varieties "Andromeda" F1 perfectly combined with dill, horseradish, cumin, eggs, eggplant and meat. It can be used in sauces, first and second dishes.

Features of growing

Designed for the Central Black Earth. Also, the tomato grows well in the North Caucasus, Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Ivanovo regions. The grade is recommended for cultivation in an open ground.

But in colder regions it is grown as a greenhouse crop, in greenhouses, under film. Sowing seeds for seedlings must be performed from March 1 to March 15. This can be done in special mini-greenhouses or any suitable containers. To accelerate the process used growth promoters.

After two phases of petals appear on the seedlings - the tomato is swooping. Tomato is planted in open soil in May. It is necessary that the earth is fully warmed up. It is important that the air temperature was not lower than 17-21 ° C.

On 1 square. m. planted 4 bushes. When planting in zoned regions, pinching does not require cultivation. In colder areas when planting in greenhouses it is necessary to make a binding and stitching. The plant is formed in two stalks. It should leave the stepson, which grows under the first inflorescence. The remaining inflorescences should be cut. With a strong overgrowing of the bush, the yield decreases.

The tomato variety Andromeda F1 has a poorly developed root system; therefore, a tomato cannot provide all its ovaries with the necessary microelements and nutrients. Because of this, you need to regularly feed the bush.

The first dressing is made during the laying of the first brush. On 1 square. m. should use no more than 30 grams. dressings.

As a fertilizer for tomatoes, you can use:

• Organic.
• Iodine.
• Yeast.
• Ammonia.
• Ash.
• Hydrogen peroxide.
• Boric acid.

Before feeding the bush is plentifully watered with water at room temperature. Watering is done as the land dries. In hot weather, the frequency of watering increase. Mulching can be used to preserve moisture and temperature.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages include the following characteristics of tomato "Andromeda":

• wonderful taste;
• early ripeness;
• cold resistance;
• harvesting tassels.

Lacks of tomatoes "Andromeda":

• prone to late blight;
• has a poorly developed root system;
• requires additional feedings;
• in cold regions it grows as a covering variety.

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Diseases and pests

The variety is almost not susceptible to macrosporosis, but it is highly susceptible to late blight. This fungal disease affects the nightshade family. Occurs when a spore hits a plant. Pathogens can overwinter in the stem, leaf and leaf. Appears at temperatures above 12 ° C. Appears on tomatoes in July and August.

To get rid of the disease, you can use a solution of salt, garlic. At 10 liters. water at room temperature diluted 1 cup of the mixture. Also from the pathogen can be used ashes, kefir, iodine or tinder fungus. Another method of getting rid of the disease is copper perforation. What other methods of protection against late blight exist and are there varieties that are not susceptible to this disease, read our articles.

In addition to the above, there are other diseases of tomatoes. This may be Alternaria, Fusarium, Verticilliasis and other diseases in greenhouses. Read about how to deal with them here. There are also varieties not only resistant to a variety of misfortunes, but also high-yielding at the same time.

This variety of tomato is cold-resistant and high-yielding. Not susceptible to macrosporia. Loves plentiful watering and top dressing. In greenhouse conditions requires tying and pasynkovaniya.

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