Description of the tomato Major F1, growing using the seedling method and caring for the hybrid

The Major F1 tomato belongs to a group of mid-season hybrids. This variety was developed by Russian breeders. Major tomatoes were registered in the State Register of Vegetables in 2007. This tomato is intended for cultivation in greenhouse complexes and hotbeds. In the southern regions of the country, this tomato can be grown outdoors. It is eaten fresh and in salads. This tomato is not suitable for canning. Farmers cultivate it for delivery to processing plants, where the berries are turned into sauces and juices.

Briefly about the plant and its fruits

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. The hybrid's vegetation period lasts 105-110 days from emergence to fruit development.
2. The bushes grow to a height of 1.8 m. To prevent the stem from breaking under the weight of the growing tomatoes, it is recommended to tie it to a trellis or sturdy wooden (or synthetic) stakes. To limit growth, when training the bushes into a single stem, remove all side shoots. If training the seedlings into two stems, leave one side shoot.
3. The leaves on the stems are colored in dark shades of green and are similar in shape to potato leaves.
4. The inflorescence is simple and has no break.
5. Fruit shape description: spherical, flattened at the top and bottom. Average berry weight ranges from 0.19 to 0.27 kg. With proper cultivation practices and timely plant care, the fruit can weigh up to 300 g.
6. Ripe fruits are raspberry-colored.

Reviews from gardeners who have planted and grown the "Mazhor" variety indicate that the variety yields 6 to 7 kg of berries per square meter of garden bed. Gardeners note that the tomato is resistant to various nightshade diseases. It tolerates verticillium wilt, powdery mildew, and blossom-end rot well.

The "Mazhor" tomato produces consistent yields. The plant is resilient to sudden temperature fluctuations. Its stems are quite sturdy and don't break under the weight of the bunch. The "Mazhor" tomato produces its first harvest in mid-July. However, it does have its drawbacks. This variety requires careful feeding and watering. Because of its tall bush, the plant needs to be tied up. In some cases, seedlings may fail to emerge completely. It is also susceptible to the disease "cladosporiosis."

How to grow tomato seedlings?

Sow the seeds in boxes filled with homemade or store-bought soil. Before sowing, it's recommended to disinfect the seed stock with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Add organic fertilizer (manure or peat) to the soil. Sow the seeds to a depth of 10-15 mm. They will germinate within a week. Water the seedlings with warm water using a watering can.

When the seedlings develop 1-2 leaves, they are pricked out. Harden off the shoots for 7-8 days before the expected planting date. If transplanting the seedlings to an open area, it is recommended to do so after the threat of sudden cold weather has passed. The planting pattern is 30x40 cm.

Before transplanting the seedlings to their permanent location, loosen the soil. Add a complex mineral fertilizer. After planting, water the bushes with warm water, and treat the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Caring for plants during the growing period

When sowing a hybrid yourself, remember that to obtain the yield volume specified in the variety's passport, it is necessary to carry out agricultural measures in the sequence recommended by the manufacturer.

Watering is essential for the Major. It's done with warm water twice a week. In extreme heat, daily watering is recommended. This should be done before sunrise or after sunset.

Loosening the soil is done once every 12-14 days. This procedure helps the plant roots obtain the necessary amount of oxygen and protects against certain pests that infest the tomato root system.

Mineral fertilizers are applied 3-4 times throughout the season. The first application is 8-10 days after planting. The second application of complex mixtures is during flowering. A third application is made after fruit appears on the branches of the tomato plants.

To prevent diseases, it is necessary to treat the stems and leaves of the bushes with medicinal preparations that prevent the development of fungal or bacterial infections.

To prevent infections from spreading throughout the garden, diseased bushes are destroyed. To prevent epidemics, it is recommended to periodically weed the beds (1-2 times every 7-10 days).

Garden pests can damage early varieties, which include Major. The danger comes primarily from cutworms that gnaw at stems and leaves. To kill these pests, treat the tomato bushes with "Strela." Confidor will protect against whitefly infestations. To prevent pests, spray the "Mazhor" plant with copper sulfate.