Characteristics of the hybrid tomato variety Baron and agronomic rules for growing it

The Baron tomato is a first-generation hybrid. This variety boasts consistent fruiting, excellent flavor, and versatility. It has good frost tolerance and high immunity to fungal and viral diseases.

Advantages of a hybrid

The early-ripening Baron F1 tomato variety was bred in Russia and included in the State Register in 2001. The hybrid begins bearing fruit 90-100 days after sowing.

This variety's high productivity in open ground is typical of southern regions. The determinate standard plant reaches a height of 70-80 cm during the growing season. The bush has well-developed, intensely green foliage.

The first inflorescence appears at the 9th leaf, and subsequent flower stalks form at intervals of 1-2 leaves. Unripe tomatoes are light green, but they turn red when ripe.

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The tomatoes are round, uniform in size, and have a smooth surface. Fruit weight reaches 150-200 g. The variety yields up to 18 kg per square meter.
2. These tomatoes produce fruit over a long period, are resistant to cracking, and are tolerant of temperature fluctuations. During the active growth stage, the variety requires careful watering.
3. The fleshy, dense pulp is sweet. A horizontal cut reveals 4-6 chambers containing seeds. Baron tomatoes are used fresh in salads. The fruits retain their shape when canned and pickled.
4. Tomatoes of this type have hybrids of the same name. The description of the Baroness variety indicates a high yield, uniform formation, and ripening of the tomatoes. Thanks to their thick skin, these tomatoes can be transported over long distances and stored for up to 1.5 months.

This variety is listed in the State Register of Breeding Achievements and is suitable for cultivation in open ground and under plastic shelters. It is resistant to verticillium wilt and requires pruning and staking during the growing season.

Agricultural technology of tomatoes

Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-65 days before the expected planting date. Before planting, the seeds are treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and a growth stimulant.

In containers with prepared soil, make 1-cm-deep furrows into which the seeds are placed. When one or two true leaves have formed, transplant the seeds.

Before planting in a permanent location, seedlings are hardened for 7-10 days to become resistant to temperature changes.

The seedlings are transferred to the greenhouse in April, and to the open ground after the spring frosts have passed. Three bushes are planted per square meter. With proper cultivation practices, the hybrid produces a high yield.

Caring for the crop involves timely watering, applying organic and mineral fertilizers, hilling, and loosening the soil. Experienced gardeners recommend mulching with last year's grass or a special fiber.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from gardeners growing the Baron hybrid indicate the potential for an early harvest of tomatoes with excellent taste.

Antonina Samoilova, 51 years old, Podolsk.

Last season, I was choosing early tomato varieties for planting in the greenhouse. I was drawn to the description of the Baron hybrid, which I grew from seedlings. Disease prevention is the key to caring for the plant. To prevent crop loss, I periodically spray the plants with fungicides. To boost immunity and accelerate fruit ripening, I treat them with a growth stimulant. Among early tomatoes, the Baron hybrid is one of the first to yield fruit per vine. While other plants are just blooming, the hybrid's fruit has already formed. The tomatoes are flavorful and retain their shape well when canned.

Valery Sidorov, 56 years old, Biysk.

I've been growing tomatoes for many years, so I recommend adding liquid and solid fertilizers to the soil to increase yields. The Baron hybrid produces excellent results. Compost and humus are the best choices for tomatoes. Before planting, you can additionally treat the plants with a growth stimulant. During the growing season, protect the crop from biological pests.