Description of the tomato Finik Red F1 and other varieties in this series

The Red Date F1 tomato is a first-generation hybrid. This variety is characterized by high yields and a long fruiting period. Its small tomatoes are used fresh, as a side dish, or as a dessert.

Advantages of a hybrid

Red Finik tomatoes are the result of the work of Russian agrobiologists. Cherry tomatoes served as the basis for developing this hybrid with exceptionally sweet, small fruits.

This mid-late-ripening hybrid is distinguished by its long fruiting period. Semi-determinate bushes reach a height of 150 cm during the growing season. Compact standard varieties up to 90 cm tall also exist.

The plant is characterized by a moderate number of leaves and side branches. The tomatoes ripen in clusters. The variety description indicates that the plant can be grown in protected soil conditions in greenhouses and hotbeds. In southern regions with warm and temperate climates, the bushes are grown under plastic covers.

Finik tomatoes have an elongated oval shape with a pointed tip. At maturity, they acquire a bright red color. When cut horizontally, small chambers containing seeds are visible.

The characteristics and description of the fruit indicate their suitability for long-term storage and long-distance transportation. Ripe tomatoes have a rich, sweet flavor with a slight fruity note. Ripe tomatoes have a subtle, distinctive aroma.

The fruits have dense, very juicy flesh. When broken, the tomatoes have a sugary texture. Fruits weigh up to 20 g. They are used in salads and buffet dishes.

This sweet tomato is suitable for baby food and dietary needs. The small, firm-skinned fruits are perfect for pickling and making mixed vegetables. When canned, the tomatoes retain their shape and attractive appearance.

Reviews from vegetable growers attest to the hybrid's popularity. Gardeners value this tomato for its high yield, flavor, and resistance to nightshade diseases.

The hybrid adapts well to temperature fluctuations and tolerates frost. Cold weather slows fruit set.

Date tomatoes

The Yellow Date tomato, a variety of the date tomato series, is suitable for both protected and open ground cultivation. This semi-determinate plant reaches a height of 120-150 cm.

The best results are achieved by training the bush with 3-4 stems and removing shoots before the first flower stalk. The dense arrangement of the clusters allows the plant to be covered with yellow berry clusters.

The Yellow Date tomatoes are oval-shaped and have a glossy, smooth surface. Their thick skin prevents cracking. Each tomato weighs up to 20 g. This hybrid boasts a long fruiting period. Ripe tomatoes can be stored for up to 60 days.

The Orange Date tomato variety is characterized by a unique flavor profile, featuring notes of raisin, ripe plum, and a honeyed aftertaste. The oval-shaped fruits have amber flesh, are juicy, and have a smooth surface.

The tomato weighs up to 20 g. Up to 20 berries ripen per cluster. This variety is characterized by a mid-late fruiting period and an indeterminate bush type.

The Siberian Date F1 tomato is distinguished by its early ripening period. The plum-shaped berries contain over 9% sugar. This hybrid is characterized by a bountiful harvest, uniform ripening, and fruit weighing 20 g. The bush reaches a height of 50-70 cm.

Agrotechnical conditions for cultivation

For seedlings, choose light soil, which contains sand, peat and an admixture of complex fertilizersGrowing seedlings begins in early March.

Before planting, treat the seeds with a growth stimulant. Place the seeds in a container with prepared soil to a depth of 1 cm. After watering with warm water, cover the container with plastic wrap until the seedlings emerge.

For successful plant development, it's important to provide illumination using a fluorescent lamp. Feed the seedlings weekly with mineral and organic fertilizers, following the application schedule.

Formed seedlings with one flower stalk are transferred to a permanent location. It's best to begin transplanting into the ground after the threat of spring frost has passed. Plants prefer daytime temperatures of 20–22°C, with a slight drop at night.

The Finik hybrid is demanding of moisture, so it is recommended to constantly monitor the soil moisture level. As the surface layer of soil dries out, the plants are watered at the roots.

An aqueous solution of bird droppings is used as organic fertilizer. After flowering, reduce the application of nitrogen-containing fertilizers to stimulate fruit development and increase the plant's productivity.

The bushes require shaping, with excess shoots removed. If desired, 2-3 additional stems can be left; these will eventually form flower stalks and ripen into clusters of fruit.

Tomatoes can be harvested at the stage of technological ripeness. The fruits ripen perfectly in a warm environment, preserving their flavor.

The Red Date hybrid is resistant to typical nightshade diseases. To prevent late blight, root rot, fusarium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus, replace the topsoil in the greenhouse annually.

Among biological pests, the hybrid is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, cutworms, and slugs. To combat these, periodic soil loosening, spraying the plants with special preparations, and ventilating the greenhouse are recommended.