Description of the Aphrodite f1 tomato and cultivation of the variety using the seedling method

The Aphrodite f1 tomato is an ultra-early variety. This tomato is very beautiful during fruiting. The growing season from planting to harvest is 70-80 days.

What is the Aphrodite f1 tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The tomato variety Aphrodite f1 is determinate.
2. The height of the stem is 50-70 cm in an open bed; in a greenhouse the bushes are taller.
3. Aphrodite tomatoes do not require pinching.
4. The plants have a large number of large, green leaves.
5. Tomatoes Aphrodite f1 have a simple inflorescence, which forms 6-8 fruits.
6. When forming a plant, the first brush appears above the 5-6 leaf, then after 1 leaf.
7. The bushes need to be tied to supports.

Tomatoes are highly productive. Up to 15-18 kg of fruit can be harvested per square meter in a greenhouse. In an open garden, 8-10 kg can be harvested per square meter. This tomato variety is one of the first to ripen.

When growing the Aphrodite f1 tomato, the description and characteristics of the fruit are important. The tomatoes are juicy and fleshy. The skin is firm and does not crack. Ripe tomatoes are red and have no light spot near the stem. Gardeners' reviews of this variety are positive. The tomatoes have a sweet taste. The fruits are a perfect round shape. They weigh 100-115 g. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time in a cool place. They transport well.

Advantages of the Aphrodite variety:

• simultaneous ripening of fruits,
• the same shape and weight of fruits on one bunch,
• strong skin of fruits,
• good shelf life and transportability,
• disease resistance,
• excellent taste,
• The variety is unpretentious and does not require pinching.

Flaws:

• the variety requires garters,
• sensitive to weather conditions.

Tomatoes are versatile. They can be canned whole or pre-processed. They are also eaten fresh, used in salads, and used as a complement to meat dishes. They can be grown in greenhouses and outdoors. When growing tomatoes, it's important to fertilize, loosen the soil, and water the plants regularly. The branches should be tied to supports.

How are tomatoes grown?

This variety is grown using seedlings. Before sowing, the seeds need to be prepared. First, select seeds suitable for planting. To do this, prepare a 3% solution of table salt. Add a solution of potassium permanganate to it. Place the seeds in this solution for 15 minutes. Remove any seeds that float to the surface, and use those that remain at the bottom for sowing.

After this, check the planting material for germination. Sprinkle the seeds along the edges of a 6x12 cm thick piece of paper, roll the paper into a roll, tie it with string at the top, and place the bottom end in 1-2 cm of water. After a week, you'll know if the seeds are viable. If 50% of them begin to sprout, their germination is considered good.

Before sowing, the seeds should be warmed to a temperature of +50…+60ºC. Then, they are germinated in damp cheesecloth for 2-3 days at a temperature of +25ºC. The seeds also need to be hardened. To do this, place them in the refrigerator for 20 hours. The temperature should be +1…+3ºC. After this, keep them in a warm room for 5 hours. Hardening should continue for 6 days. The seeds should be moist. After these steps, the seeds are ready for sowing in the ground.

A few days before sowing, bring the nutrient-rich soil mixture, preferably prepared in the fall, into the room. After it thaws, add wood ash and special soil. Mix everything thoroughly.

Sowing is done in early March. The seeds are buried 1 cm deep in pre-dug holes and covered with soil. After sowing, the soil should be watered. Sprouts will appear within a week. After this, the seedlings are transplanted into individual containers. Water them regularly as they grow.

Until mid-March, the seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse. When the weather warms and there are no nighttime frosts, the plants can be planted outdoors. Before planting, loosen the soil, fertilize, and water. The fertilizer should contain both organic and mineral components.

Plant no more than nine bushes per square meter, spaced 0.5 meters apart. When growing, water the bushes regularly, loosen the soil around them, and remove weeds. Fertilize and treat the bushes with pest and disease control products. The bushes should be tied up.

There's no need to remove side shoots. The plants are susceptible to the Colorado potato beetle, so they should be planted away from potato beds and treated with pesticides. One hectare can yield 100 tons of ripe fruit.