Characteristics and description of the well-proven varieties of tomato "Prima Donna" F1

Early ripe tomatoes are highly valued among gardeners, especially in the northern regions, with a short growing season.

A good bonus for early ripeness will be a bountiful harvest of large fruits without much effort. It is these characteristics demonstrate tomatoes Prima donna F1.

We bring to your attention an article with a complete description of the variety, its characteristics and peculiarities of agricultural technology. We will also tell you which diseases these tomatoes are prone to, and which ones they successfully resist.

Tomato Prima Donna F1: description of the variety

The hybrid was obtained as a result of the successful work of Russian breeders. It is registered in the State registry across the Russian Federation for cultivation in an open ground and greenhouses in 2007. Diva F1 is a hybrid of the first generation.

Hybrids have a lot of decent qualities inherited from the varieties used (large fruits, abundant crops, resistance to weather conditions, diseases). One drawback - hybrid seeds are not suitable for planting for the next season, the plants may grow with unexpected signs.

The main characteristics of the variety:

• The plant is determinant (about indeterminantnye read here).
• Stamb does not form.
• Stem strong, bristly, medium foliage. Height - about 130 cm, brushes usually about 8 pieces.
• The rhizome peculiar to non-stem tomatoes is rampantly developed in different directions without deepening.
• The leaves of the plant has a typical tomato-shaped, large dark green color, wrinkled structure without pubescence.
• The inflorescence is simple, intermediate type. The first inflorescence forms over the 8th or 9th leaf, the subsequent ones with an interval of 1 - 2 leaves.
• Stem with articulation.

According to the degree of maturation - early maturing. From the moment of germination of seeds until the harvest ripens, only 90 - 95 days pass.

“Prima Donna” has a high degree of resistance to verticillosis, cladosporia, alternariosis, fusarium and others. Due to precocity, the plant is not exposed to late blight.

Diva F1 is suitable for growing outdoors and in greenhouses, in greenhouses and under film. Variety gives excellent yields. With one plant with the right approach, you can collect up to 8 kg. On average, with 1 square meter. You can get 20 kg of tomatoes.

You can compare this indicator with other varieties in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the positive signs worth noting:

• early maturity;
• bountiful harvest even in bad weather conditions;
• large fruits;
• disease resistance;
• long storage

No apparent flaws identified.

Characteristics of the fetus:

• Form - rounded or rounded with elongation, heart-shaped, not ribbed (or low-ribbed).
• Sizes are large - about 10 cm in diameter, weight - from 120 g.
• The color of immature fruits is pale green, the fruit of the stem does not darken, the ripe fruits become red in color.
• The skin is thin, smooth, shiny.
• The pulp is fleshy, dense, tender.
• Seeds are not uniformly distributed over 4-6 chambers.
• The amount of dry matter is average.
• Fruits are stored for quite some time.

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

Transportation takes well at any distance, the density of tomatoes allows you to not worry about their damage. Tomatoes have a pleasant sweetish taste with obvious sourness, pleasant aroma. Valued for the high content of beneficial substances that do not disappear during heat treatment.

Most suitable for fresh consumption, raw vegetable salads. Do not lose their taste when frozen, dried and extinguished. Preservation of small whole fruits is possible, the fruits do not crack and do not lose their shape. In winter salads in a crushed form give the dishes an excellent taste. For the production of tomato paste, sauces, juices are also suitable.

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A photo

Tomatoes variety "Prima Donna" can be found in the photo:

Below are a couple of photos of the Primadonna bush:

Features of growing

"Prima Donna" bred for growing in the cold regions of the country with a short planting season. Tomatoes grow well throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. Variety loves warmth, but can bear fruit well on cold days.

Before planting, seeds are soaked for several hours in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then washed in running warm water. Some gardeners sprout seeds in wet material for several days or use growth stimulants. The soil should be well ventilated, fertile. The capacity for it should be wide, not deep. It is possible to use mini-greenhouses. The soil is disinfected and heated to 25 degrees.

Seeds for seedlings are planted in early April to a depth of 2 cm and with a distance between them of 2 cm. The soil is shed with warm water and covered with polyethylene or thin glass if the seeds have not been germinated beforehand. Humidity under polyethylene at a temperature of about 25 degrees will favorably affect germination. After emergence of shoots polyethylene to remove.

Picks are carried out when the first sheet appears. Picks (transplanting into separate containers) are carried out to improve the root system. Carry out top dressing 1 - 2 times with mineral fertilizers. 2 weeks before planting it is necessary to harden the plants (for a few hours to remove the seedlings to fresh air).

The seedling has reached the age of about 60 days is ready for planting on a permanent place. The “Prima Donna” should have a minimum of 7 sheets when it is ready for disembarkation. The wells are made at a distance of about 50 cm from each other, add fertilizer with phosphorus. Watering - abundant at the root. Mulching will help avoid weeds.

Loosening, weeding - as needed. Parting is carried out partially, once every 2 weeks, form a plant in 1 stem.

Tying is required in the presence of large fruits. Individual supports or vertical trellis are used. Tying is carried out only with synthetic ribbons, other material may cause rotting of the plant. Feeding is carried out until the fruits appear. As fertilizers for tomatoes use:

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

Read also on our website: How to prepare the soil in the greenhouse for spring plantings? What types of soil for tomatoes exist?

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Diseases and pests

This variety of tomatoes is not susceptible to most diseases of tomatoes. However, information on the most common diseases in greenhouses and measures to combat them may be useful to you. Read more about how to protect plants from late blight and why fungicides are needed for a gardener.

We also bring to your attention useful articles about the most common pests, such as the Colorado potato beetle, aphid, slug, spider mite. And about the use of insecticides in the fight against them.

"Prima Donna" is deservedly popular with many gardeners. Good luck in getting a great tomato harvest!

In the table below you will find links to varieties of tomatoes with different ripening terms:

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