Description of the Melody tomato and cultivation features of the variety

The Melodiya f1 tomato is a product of Dutch selection. Its fruits are high-quality, ripen early, and produce a high yield. These tomatoes belong to the F hybrid variety, which exhibits vigorous growth and fruiting. The plant is suitable for planting in open ground or under plastic cover.

What is the Melody tomato?

Characteristics of the variety:

1. The bushes are indeterminate and reach a height of 1.5 to 2 m.
2. The growing season lasts 85-90 days.
3. Ripe fruits are rich red in color, with a good tomato flavor.
4. They are round in shape and have smooth skin.
5. Ribbing appears on larger fruits.
6. The average weight of tomatoes is 250 g.
7. Up to 8 kg of harvest can be produced per 1 m².
8. They can be used fresh, pickled, in the form of juice or paste.

How to grow tomatoes?

It's worth considering the growing features of the Melodiya f1 tomato, including a description of the cultivation methods. Plants are staggered, maintaining a 60 cm distance between plants. Leaves touching the ground are gradually removed to prevent various diseases. Side shoots must be removed before the shoots reach 2-2.5 cm in length.

To increase the yield, only strong and healthy inflorescences are cultivated and preserved. Five to six ovaries are left on each cluster to maximize nutrient delivery and preserve the fruit's true flavor.

The first two feedings are important for the plant, and it's recommended to increase the phosphorus content. It should be several times higher than nitrogen and potassium. Be careful with nitrogen, as too much will cause the bushes to become overgrown, hindering fruit development.

Loosening and hilling the soil are essential to prevent it from drying out. This is crucial for maintaining a healthy root system: it increases soil moisture, acts as drainage, and prevents nutrients from being washed out during watering or heavy rainfall.

It is necessary to weed regularly, otherwise the yield can be dramatically reduced.

Water moderately, as overwatering will cause the plant to wither. Once a week is sufficient. During the ripening period, watering should be reduced sharply. It's best to loosen the soil after watering.

Growing seedlings

Every vegetable grower knows that the quality of a variety's seedlings influences the growth and development of future plants. The first half of the growing season, also known as the seedling period, lasts approximately 50-60 days.

To ensure good germination, seeds and planting soil are prepared in advance. The soil should be fertile and disinfected, and the seeds should be soaked in a stimulating and disinfecting solution beforehand.

After the seedlings emerge, the plant is transplanted from the main container into individual pots. During this initial stage, the root system develops. The strength and resilience of the seedlings depends on the root system, so the soil is frequently loosened and fertilized with appropriate micronutrients. Lighting is essential for the proper development of the green part of the plant.

The room where tomato seedlings are growing should be warm and well-ventilated. The air temperature should remain constant between 18 and 20ºC.

High humidity is detrimental to tomatoes, so frequent ventilation is essential when growing them.

Gardeners' reviews of the tomatoes' appearance and taste are positive. However, experienced vegetable growers also have negative comments about using chemical fertilizers. Gardeners recommend watering tomatoes with natural fertilizers, such as manure, ash, chicken manure, and others.