The Bella Rosa F1 tomato is one of the earliest varieties. It's a hybrid bred in Japan. After planting, the plant takes just 50 days to produce ripe fruit. It doesn't require any special care. Reviews of the tomato are positive. Its many advantages make it suitable for both experienced gardeners and novices. Bella Rosa is popular in many countries around the world.
What is the Bella Rosa F1 tomato?
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- Bella Rosa F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
- It was bred for southern regions with a hot climate.
- Grows best in open ground. Not suitable for greenhouses.
- It is not afraid of heat and moderate drought.
- The variety does not tolerate cold.
- Tomatoes can die from temperature changes.
- The plant is standard, determinate, that is, low-growing.
- Its height is 50-80 cm. The bush is decorative, fluffy, and has many light green leaves.
- The leaves are medium-sized. The plant has an intermediate inflorescence.
- Tomatoes are immune to many diseases, such as grey leaf spot, fusarium, verticillium wilt, etc.
The fruits are round and slightly flattened. They are bright red inside and out. There are no green or yellow spots near the stem. The skin is firm and elastic, making them less susceptible to cracking.
The tomatoes are large and smooth, weighing 200-300 g each. The flesh is firm, containing 5 to 7 chambers containing seeds. The dry matter content is approximately 5-6%. Because of this, tomatoes are rarely used for making tomato juice and puree.
The tomatoes have a sweet flavor. This is more of a salad variety. They are used fresh, in salads, and as appetizers. Due to their large size, the whole fruits are not canned. For preserves, they are cut into small pieces.
Bella Rosa produces a good harvest. With proper feeding and care, a single bush can yield 3-4 kg of select tomatoes. This variety produces fruit for a fairly long time. Gardeners can harvest fresh tomatoes for several months. The tomatoes are easy to transport and have a long shelf life. This variety is often grown commercially.
Advantages of tomatoes:
- good yield;
- undemanding in care;
- excellent presentation of fruits;
- decent taste characteristics;
- long fruiting period;
- keeping quality;
- ability to grow in hot climates;
- early maturity;
- immunity to diseases;
- tolerates transportation without problems.
Disadvantages of the variety:
- the variety is not protected from insect pests;
- does not tolerate cold and temperature changes;
- needs fertilization;
- Not suitable for making tomato juice due to the high dry matter content of the fruit.
How to grow tomatoes?
The seeds are planted in boxes with soil mixture in March - 60 days before the expected planting in the garden.
Before planting, they are checked for suitability. This can be done by visually inspecting them and removing any damaged seeds. Suitable seeds are soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then rinsed. They are planted 1-2 cm into the soil, with at least 2 cm between each seed. Water them and cover them with a plastic bag for a greenhouse effect. This will speed up the sprouting process.
After the first strong leaves emerge, the seedlings are transplanted into individual seedling boxes or cups. They are then moved to a windowsill, closer to the sun. Rotate the containers with the green seedlings daily to ensure even light exposure. Moderate watering is essential.
Elongated bushes are planted in open ground in May, when the soil has warmed sufficiently and frosts are no longer expected. Typically, the Bela Rosa variety is planted at a rate of four bushes per square meter. The soil should be fertilized in the fall and cleared of roots and weeds.
This variety requires staking. Side shoots are also necessary. Experienced gardeners obtain the best harvest by leaving several stems on the bush. Before the first cluster blooms, remove all unwanted shoots. Fertilize the bushes with organic fertilizer every few days. Fresh manure is not recommended.
Bella Rosa doesn't require constant watering. Three times a week or a little more often is sufficient. To avoid the appearance of late blight, liquid fertilizers and water are poured only under the very roots.
Although the variety is resistant to many diseases, it is not immune to pests. Slugs and spider mites love Bella Rosa tomatoes. To get rid of the insects, gardeners use a soapy solution, wiping it on each leaf. Ash mixed with hot pepper should also be scattered around the bush. The smell will repel the pests.
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"Bella Rosa doesn't need constant watering. Three times a week or a little more often is enough." "To get rid of insects, gardeners use a soap solution, wiping each leaf with it." — I laughed a lot.