Description and cultivation techniques for the hybrid tomato Seven Forty

The "Sem Soroki" tomato was bred by Russian agrobiologists. This early-ripening variety boasts a long fruiting period, excellent flavor, and resistance to nightshade diseases.

Advantages of a hybrid

The Seven Forty F1 tomato is a first-generation hybrid. This variety is designed for cultivation in open ground and plastic greenhouses. This early-ripening tomato begins bearing fruit 95-100 days after germination.

This determinate hybrid reaches a height of 70-90 cm during the growing season. The first flower stalk forms at the level of the 5th-7th leaf, with subsequent stalks appearing at intervals of 1-2 leaves. The inflorescence is simple, with 5-7 fruits ripening in a cluster.

The 7/40 variety's description is based on its rounded fruits. When ripe, the tomatoes acquire a deep red color. The stalk lacks a green spot. When cut horizontally, multiple chambers containing seeds are visible.

The fruits have smooth skin, dense flesh, and an intense tomato aroma and flavor. Fruit weight reaches 220-250 g. The crop yields 15.5-16 kg per 1 m².

The hybrid is resistant to most nightshade diseases, including Alternaria blight, blossom-end and root rot, and tobacco mosaic virus. In cooking, the fruits are used fresh, in various dishes, and for pickling.

Agrotechnical conditions for cultivation

Tomatoes are grown using seedlings. The seeds are sown 60 days before planting in the ground. Before sowing, the seeds are treated with an aloe vera solution and a growth stimulant to ensure uniform germination. The seeds are placed 1 cm deep in a container with prepared soil mixture.

After watering with warm water using a spray bottle, cover the container with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge. When growing seedlings, it's important to maintain a temperature of 23°C to 25°C. When the seedlings are 7-10 days old, cull them.

Hybrid tomatoes are characterized by a purple marker color with a bronze tint (anthocyanin color). Its absence indicates that the seeds do not meet the quality standards of current standards.

When one or two true leaves have formed, transplant the seedlings into individual containers. Peat pots are used for this purpose, as they make it easy to transfer the mature seedlings with one flower stalk to their permanent location.

Growing a hybrid requires adherence to agricultural practices. It is recommended to place 3 bushes per 1 m². For normal development, seedlings need access to sunlight.

The plant requires moderate watering as the top layer of soil dries out. Drip irrigation and weed control can be achieved using non-woven fiber. Organic materials (straw and leaves) can be used as mulch to provide nutrients for tomatoes during growth and fruiting.

The hybrid responds well to complex fertilizers. To ensure a balance of moisture and air around the root system, the soil is loosened periodically. Hilling the bushes stimulates the formation of additional roots, which improves the plant's nutrition.

Bushes are trained with 1-2 stems, with side shoots removed periodically. Plants require tying to a support.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Vegetable growers' reviews point to the variety's positive characteristics. The hybrid is resistant to cracking during ripening, adapts well to high temperatures, and tolerates long-distance transportation well.

Valery Efimov, 53 years old, Voronezh.

Last season, I planted the Seven Forty tomato in the greenhouse for the first time. I was delighted to be able to harvest fresh tomatoes from the vine for a long period of time. The fruits are delicious, aromatic, and have firm flesh. They are excellent for canning and processing into sauce.

Margarita Antonova, 56 years old, Adler.

I planted the "Seven Forty" tomatoes in open ground. I purchased seeds from a well-known brand. I was convinced of the quality of the seedlings after they sprouted and displayed a characteristic purple color. Before sowing, I treated the seeds with a growth stimulant. The variety impressed me with its flavor, high yield, and uniform-sized fruits with firm flesh. The description completely matches the information on the packaging. The hybrid is highly resistant to diseases and pests.