Description and characteristics of the Voevoda F1 tomato, growing and care tips

Voevoda F1 tomatoes, whose characteristics begin with their fruit size, are considered large-fruited varieties. In addition to their large size and weight, these tomatoes also boast excellent flavor.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Voevoda f1 tomato variety is considered an indeterminate, or tall, variety. If the grower follows all the care instructions for this variety, the tomatoes can weigh between 500 and 1000 grams. These tomatoes are so large that the stems often bend and break, unable to support their weight.

The characteristics of the fruits of this tomato variety can be summarized as follows:

• large, slightly flattened at the top and bottom;
• young fruits have a light green hue, which turns into a bright red color as they ripen;
• the skin of the fruit is even, smooth, and has a matte sheen;
• The pulp is fleshy, has a pronounced aroma and sweet taste.

Voevoda tomatoes are suitable for both canning and fresh consumption.

Care tips

The best time to sow seedlings is between March 15 and April 10. It's best to sow seeds 45-55 days before you plan to plant them in the ground. Vegetable growers report that seedlings planted closer to warmer weather take root and grow better than young plants transplanted to their permanent growing sites early in the season.

For seedlings, prepare special boxes with purchased substrate or garden soil mixed with vermicompost (10%) and perlite (5%). Calcinating the substrate before sowing will ensure maximum protection of the seeds and young shoots from infection. The soil should be heated to no more than 60°C. Otherwise, there's a risk of it becoming dead.

If sown correctly, Voevoda will soon begin to grow rapidly and will be practically protected from various types of diseases.

The furrow for this tomato variety should be no more than 1 cm deep, with seeds spaced 2.5 cm apart. Covering the seeded tomato box with plastic or glass will create a greenhouse effect. Remove the covering once the seedlings have grown sufficiently strong.

It's important to maintain a strict temperature regime for seedlings. Daytime temperatures should be around 15 to 18°C, and nighttime temperatures around 10 to 12°C. A sudden drop in temperature will prevent tomatoes from growing tall. After a week of maintaining this regime, the daytime temperature should be increased by 5 degrees, and the nighttime temperature by 3 degrees.

The first time young plants are pricked out is after three true leaves have formed. They are planted in the ground after five to six leaves have appeared. After just 10 days in the open ground, the seedlings are tied up and shaped.

Breeders recommend forming the Voevoda tomato into bushes with one stem. To do this, the stepsons, which have reached 5-6 cm in length, are lightly plucked to a size of 3 cm. This will allow the plant to not waste energy on greenery, but to use it for the formation and subsequent ripening of fruits.

While Voevoda tomatoes are actively growing, they require regular watering and various fertilizers. Fertilizers such as calcium nitrate and various types of organic matter are particularly beneficial for this variety.

With proper care, the Voevoda f1 tomato variety will delight gardeners with beautiful and tasty fruits of surprisingly large sizes!