Tomato Bolivar F1: characteristics and description of the hybrid determinate variety with photos

The Bolivar F1 tomato, described as a hybrid of large-fruited tomatoes, was developed using the traditional method of hand pollination. Positive reviews of the variety are attributed to its disease resistance, early ripening, high yield, and universal use.

Advantages of a hybrid

The Bolivar tomato variety was bred by Ural agrobiologists. It is a first-generation hybrid intended for outdoor cultivation. Its determinate bushes form short internodes.

The variety's description is based on its increased resistance to nightshade diseases, temperature fluctuations, and weather conditions. This tomato is characterized by its early ripening period, with 80 days from germination to fruiting. The hybrid can be grown in regions with short summers.

Bolivar F1 tomatoes are highly productive. With proper cultivation practices, a single plant can yield 4 kg of fruit (14-15 kg per square meter). The fleshy fruits are distinguished by their excellent flavor. When ripe, the tomatoes are red and weigh 210-250 g.

The taste of tomatoes is closely related to their content of beneficial microelements, vitamins, and biologically active substances. The fruits have a wonderful, rich flavor. Ripening tomatoes are uniform in size and shape.

Reviews from gardeners cultivating the Bolivar hybrid indicate the tomatoes are highly marketable and easy to transport.

In cooking, tomatoes are used fresh, as ingredients in various dishes. They have excellent pickling qualities and retain their shape when canned.

Cultivation techniques

Seeds for seedlings are sown in the first ten days of March, 45-55 days before the expected planting date. The seeds are placed 1 cm deep in containers with prepared soil mixture.

Before sowing, it is recommended to treat the seeds with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and a growth stimulant. The use of hormonal preparations accelerates germination, boosts the plant's immunity, and helps it adapt to new conditions.

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After sowing, it's recommended to compact the soil in the container to allow the seedling to free itself from the seed shell. To ensure uniform germination, cover the seed container with plastic film to create a greenhouse effect.

To ensure proper seedling development, proper temperature control is essential. Seedlings absorb nutrients well at night temperatures of 14°C and 16°C during the day. Maintaining the correct temperature promotes root development.

High temperatures stimulate stem growth in seedlings. When growing seedlings on a windowsill, be careful not to over-chill the soil. Moderate watering with warm water provides the root system with moisture and air.

When two true leaves have formed, transplant the seedlings into individual containers filled with nutrient-rich soil. Peat pots, which are easy to transport, can be used for this purpose.

In their permanent location, plant the bushes 60 cm apart. To increase yield, it is recommended to grow the bushes into three stems. Forming three stems is accomplished by removing all side shoots, starting from the root, leaving two shoots and the main stem.

In regions with short summers, transplanting bushes into the ground should be done with the buds on the second cluster. This ensures the crop ripens fully.

Further bush formation involves removing individual leaves that shade the tomato clusters. To speed up fruit ripening, side shoots are removed.

Cultivation of the hybrid requires adherence to agricultural practices, which include regular loosening of the soil and hilling of the bushes to stimulate the growth of additional roots.

The quality of watering affects the taste of ripe tomatoes, so in temperate climates, it is recommended to stop hilling and watering the soil during the ripening period. After harvesting ripe tomatoes, resume these activities.