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Dutch-bred tomatoes are best suited for growing in warm and temperate climates.
Characteristics of the variety
Tarpan F1 belongs to early ripening tomato hybrids. The period from seed germination to the first harvest is approximately 97-104 days. It is a determinant variety. Bushes of a compact form are formed by a moderate green mass. Light green leaves are of medium size. Tomato Tarpan F1 is suitable for open field and greenhouse planting. In case of proper care, you can collect 5-6 kg of fruits from one bush. When grown in greenhouses, larger tomatoes ripen.
Fruits of Tarpan F1 have rounded shapes, average size and weight 68-185 g. Usually from 4 to 6 pieces are tied in one cluster.
Ripe tomatoes are usually dark pink in color (as in the photo).
Since the skin is quite dense (but not tough), ripe tomatoes do not crack. Juicy pulp of tomatoes Tarpan F1 has a sugary and dense structure, with a large number of seed chambers and has a rich, sweetish taste.
Tarpan F1 tomatoes are served both fresh and canned.
Advantages of Tarpan F1 tomatoes:
- the delicious taste of ripe juicy tomatoes;
- high productivity;
- great option for baby food (as mashed potatoes). Also, from Tarpan F1 tomatoes, juice of a pleasant sweetish taste is obtained;
- significant savings in land area due to the compact shape of the bushes;
- excellent preservation of ripe tomatoes Tarpan F1;
- tolerate transportation well;
- green tomatoes ripen wonderfully at room temperature;
- resistant to major tomato diseases.
No critical deficiencies were identified. The natural thickening of the Tarpan F1 variety cannot be considered a flaw in the variety, since the yield level does not decrease very much.
Landing nuances
Producers specially process Tarpan F1 seeds. Therefore, gardeners do not need to additionally prepare seeds.
Traditional way
Since Tarpan belongs to early maturing varieties, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in early March.
- Soil is prepared for planting: garden soil is mixed with humus, turf. If you have not stocked up on earth in advance, then ready-made soil for seedlings can be purchased in special stores.
- Shallow grooves are made on the soil surface. Tomato seeds Tarpan F1 are sown and loosely buried.
- The box is sprayed with water and covered with plastic wrap.
As soon as the first shoots of tomatoes appear, it is advisable to move the container to a well-lit place. At this stage, it is important not to get carried away with watering - the soil should remain loose.
When the first two leaves are formed, you can dive Tarpan F1 tomato seedlings in separate cups. At this stage, it is advisable to feed the plants with a complex mineral fertilizer. A seedling with a strong stem and several leaves (from 6 to 8) is suitable for planting in open ground.
As soon as the soil warms up confidently, you can start planting tomato seedlings in open ground (most often this is the first days of May). The optimal number of seedlings is 4-5 per square meter. It is advisable to form single-row plantings of Tarpan F1 tomatoes or two-row (40x40 cm). To improve air exchange, it is recommended to remove the lower foliage. You can pinch the side shoots after the fourth brush.
With agrofibre
To bring the harvest closer, they use the technology of growing tomatoes using agrofibre. This method allows you to plant Tarpan F1 seedlings in open ground 20-35 days earlier (the period will vary in different regions).
- The entire plot is covered with black agrofibre (with a density of at least 60 microns). Particular attention is paid to the composition of the soil. If this is a heavy clay soil, then additionally it is worth mulching the ground - pouring sawdust, hay. This measure will prevent the soil from drying out and cracking.
- The canvas is fixed along the perimeter - you can dig in or put some kind of load (stones, beams).
- Rows for planting tomato seedlings Tarpan F1 are outlined. On the row spacing, 70-85 cm is laid. For planting Tarpan seedlings in a row, cross-shaped cuts are made in the canvas. The distance between the bushes is 25-30 cm.
5 - Holes are dug in the holes of agrofibre and tomatoes are planted. It is recommended to immediately install a support for seedlings of the Tarpan F1 variety - this will help the sprouts to strengthen faster and withstand strong gusts of wind.
The seedlings are watered, and after one and a half to two weeks, the first feeding can be carried out.
Watering tomatoes
This vegetable does not belong to moisture-loving plants. However, it will not work to get a bountiful harvest with random watering. Watering Tarpan tomatoes is recommended when the top layer of the soil dries.
When Tarpan tomatoes bloom, weekly watering is carried out (about five liters of water are poured under each bush), but liquid stagnation is not allowed.
During the ripening of tomatoes, it is advisable to bring watering up to twice every 7-10 days. It is important to take into account the air temperature. In a cool summer, it is recommended to pour 2-3 liters of water under the bush.
The best way to water plants is by drip irrigation. Advantages of the technology: water flows directly into the root system, an economical use of water is obtained, there will be no sudden changes in soil moisture on the mulched soil.
When choosing an irrigation system, one must take into account the climatic features of the region.
Plant feeding
Tomatoes are considered a crop that responds gratefully to fertilizers. The choice of top dressing is determined by the quality of the soil, weather conditions. At the same time, it is important to understand that a lack of nutrition will lead to the improper development of the Tarpan tomato variety, and an excess will provoke a weak formation of ovaries.
During the formation of green mass, it is important to provide the plant with nitrogen (urea, saltpeter). Especially if the seedlings are thin and weak. Based on a square meter of area, a mineral mixture is prepared: 10 g of nitrate, 5 g of urea (or 10 g of nitrophoska), 20 g of superphosphate and potassium salt.
After the formation of the second flower cluster, ready-made mineral mixtures are used. A good fertilizer option is "Signor Tomato" (it contains nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus in a ratio of 1: 4: 2). For root feeding of tomato varieties Tarpan F1, a solution is used (five tablespoons per eight liters of water), infused for more than three hours. For one plant, a liter of solution is enough every one and a half to two weeks.
Pests and diseases
The Tarpan hybrid belongs to tomato varieties that are resistant to the main diseases: fusarium, tobacco mosaic. As a preventive measure, before planting seedlings, you can treat the soil with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or copper sulfate.
To prevent the appearance of late blight, Tarpan tomatoes sprayed with phytosporin or some harmless biological product with an antifungal effect.
Of the pests during the flowering period of tomatoes, one should be wary of a spider mite, thrips. And already when the fruits ripen, it is necessary to control the appearance of aphids, slugs, Colorado beetles. Periodic weeding will help prevent insects. weeds, soil mulching.
When choosing a tomato variety, many factors must be taken into account: correct watering, a seedling planting pattern, the presence of a mulching layer, and the temperature characteristics of the region. Due to the peculiarities of the Tarpan variety and taking into account the climatic possibilities, you can get an early harvest.
