Gardeners with some experience will appreciate the hybrid champion. He has a high yield and certainly will please the owners of the plots with the taste of their fruits.
The “champion” was bred by specialists in Ukraine in 1994, and received state registration in Russia as a variety recommended for open ground in 1998.
Since that time, for many years, has enjoyed the same success with summer residents and farmers who grow tomatoes in large quantities for sale and processing.
Tomatoes Champion: variety description
Tomato "Champion" is a medium-early hybrid of tomato, from planting into the ground to the appearance of the first fruits of the mature 100-105 days pass. The plant is determinant, standard. "Champion" is intended for planting in open ground, but can grow in greenhouse shelters. It does not affect the yield and morbidity. Plant tall 170-200 cm. It has a very high resistance to fungal diseases..
The color of ripe tomatoes is red or bright red; they are rounded in shape, slightly flattened. Fruits in the sizes average 160-200 gr, tomatoes of the first collecting can reach 300-350 gr. The number of chambers 4-5, the dry matter content does not exceed 5%. The collected fruits are stored for a long time in cool rooms and are well tolerated in transportation. Because of this property, farmers love this type of tomato very much.
Specifications
In unprotected soil, the best results are obtained in the south of Russia, since this species is very sensitive to temperature and light conditions. In the middle lane brings good results in greenhouse shelters. In the more northern parts of the country, they are grown only in greenhouses, in which case yield losses are possible, therefore, it is extremely rarely grown in the northern regions.
Fruits of a hybrid "Champion" are very good fresh. You can make homemade canned foods from these tomatoes and use them in barrel pickling. Juices and pastes are very tasty and healthy. With the right approach to business, you can collect up to 5-6 kg from each bush. tomatoes. The recommended planting density is 4 bushes per square meter. It turns out 20-24 kg. This is a very good result even for such a giant.
Features and subtleties of growing
Among the features of tomatoes "Champion" f1, we must first pay attention to its yield. You should also pay attention to the high commercial quality and disease resistance.
Among the main advantages of the hybrid "Champion" note:
- very high yield;
- good immunity;
- high taste qualities.
The disadvantages include the fact that this kind of capricious to temperature and light conditions. It is also worth noting the increased demands on the regime of fertilizing at the growth stage.
The bush is very high, so the trunk needs a garter, this will prevent it from breaking off and will provide additional protection from the wind if the “Champion” grows in unprotected soil.
The branches should definitely be reinforced with supports to prevent them from breaking off under the weight of fruits. At the initial stage of growth it responds very well to complex feedings. Special attention should be paid to the light and thermal conditions.
Diseases and pests
Type of tomatoes "Champion" is very resistant to fungal diseases, but still can suffer from black bacterial spotting. In order to get rid of this disease it is necessary to apply the remedy "Fitolavin".
Less commonly, vertex rot may be affected. In this disease, the bushes are sprayed with a solution of calcium nitrate and reduce the humidity of the environment. At the time of treatment should stop adding nitrogen fertilizers.
The most frequent pests in the middle lane of this species are moths, moths and sawflies, and Lepidocide is used against them. In the southern regions it is often affected by the Colorado potato beetle, struggling with it by collecting it with its hands, then processing it with the “Prestige” preparation.
When growing this tomato will have to make some effort, so it is suitable for experienced gardeners. But the yield will pay for all the efforts, it is very high. Good luck and good holiday season.
