Characteristics and description of the Rubinchik F1 tomato, recommendations from gardeners

The Rubinchik F1 tomato, whose reviews point to excellent taste and a long shelf life, has found a following among vegetable growers. The plant is disease-resistant and produces abundant fruit even in extreme conditions.

Advantages of a hybrid

The Rubinchik tomato is an ultra-early variety. Fruiting begins 85-90 days after germination. The plant is suitable for growing in open ground and under plastic cover.

The determinate bush reaches a height of 65-70 cm. The Rubinchik variety is valued for its early maturity. The main characteristics of the tomatoes indicate abundant fruiting. Even under extreme growing conditions, the variety produces flower stalks uniformly.

The hybrid's fruits are round, smooth-surfaced, and have firm flesh, a rich red color. These tomatoes have excellent flavor, weighing 135–140 g each.

The value of the hybrid lies in its comprehensive resistance to nightshade diseases, excellent storage of ripe fruits, and the ability to transport them over long distances.

Agrotechnical conditions for cultivation

The description of the crop cultivation sequence includes the stages of work on growing planting material, caring for seedlings and adult plants throughout the growing season.

Seeds for seedlings are sown in mid-March. For this purpose, seeds are placed in prepared containers with moistened soil at a depth of 1–1.5 cm. The seedlings are pricked out when the first true leaves appear.

Planting material is transferred to open ground at 50 days of age. Plants are transplanted into heated greenhouses in mid-April, and under temporary plastic covers in May, after the frost period has passed.

When planting, maintain a distance of 40 cm between plants and 70 cm between rows. The bushes require infrequent but generous watering of the root system. Fertilize throughout the season with a complete fertilizer, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Fertilizer should be applied during flower stalk formation. Do not apply fertilizer for three weeks before harvest. To increase productivity, hilling should be done periodically.

This treatment increases air access to the root system and positively impacts moisture balance. Although the hybrid is disease-resistant, three treatments against late blight, spaced 10 days apart, are necessary for preventative measures.

Depending on climate conditions, crops planted outdoors may be susceptible to pest infestations. Therefore, if necessary, apply additional pesticides according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Recommendations from vegetable growers

Reviews from gardeners cultivating the Rubinchik hybrid indicate the crop's high yield, excellent taste, and transportability. This ultra-early variety is resistant to extreme weather conditions and is grown by those who value results.

Mikhail Efremov, 56 years old, Saransk:

"I devote my free time to growing tomatoes. This hobby allows me to experiment with different varieties. On a neighbor's recommendation, I purchased the Rubinchik hybrid. Growing the seedlings was very simple. By properly preparing the plants for planting, I achieved 100% germination. I pricked them out at the two-leaf stage, as instructed. Then, I transplanted them into the ground, cared for them, weeded them, earthed them up, fertilized them occasionally, and watered them moderately. The result was excellent; I was able to harvest a large crop from each bush."

Alevtina Saltykova, 63 years old, Nizhny Novgorod:

"Knowing my passion for tomatoes, my work friends recommended the Rubinchik variety. The results were a pleasant surprise, as the seedlings, grown from seed, thrived in the new conditions. I'd like to point out that the fruit sets uniformly on the bush, so the harvest can be picked in waves. The variety is disease-resistant, but as a preventative measure, I treated it with a mixture of slaked lime and copper sulfate, as per the instructions."

Dasha Egorova, 35 years old, Perm:

"I've recently become interested in tomatoes, so among the crops I grow, I can highlight certain varieties, including the Rubinchik tomato. Just as in any endeavor, the result is important, and when growing this hybrid, I can appreciate the crop's high yield, excellent taste, and long-lasting shelf life."