A brief description of the Superprize F1 hybrid tomato and how to grow it on your plot

The Superpriz F1 tomato belongs to a group of early-ripening hybrids. This variety was added to the Russian state register in 2007 after extensive testing in the northern regions of the country, both in open fields and in greenhouses. Fruits of this type do not crack. They are readily purchased by retailers, as they withstand transportation over any distance.

Briefly about the plant and its fruits

The characteristics and description of the Superprize tomato variety are as follows:

1. Tomatoes produce their first fruits 84-96 days after planting. If you follow all the breeders' recommendations, the plant can produce a harvest 2-3 days earlier.
2. Tomato bushes grow to a height of 0.5-0.6 m. Therefore, there is no need to support the branches or remove side shoots.
3. The trunk bears a moderate number of leaves, which have a slightly corrugated surface.
4. One of the advantages of Superprize is the development of a large number of ovaries on the inflorescences.
5. The tomato is flat and has a glossy surface. Unripe fruits are light emerald green, while ripe berries are red.
6. The peduncle is unmarked, and there are 4 to 6 seed chambers. The first inflorescences develop above the 5th or 6th leaf, while the remaining ones emerge every 1-2 leaves. Each inflorescence produces up to 5-6 fruits.
7. Superprize berries weigh between 0.14 and 0.15 kg each. Their flesh is firm, and they ripen almost simultaneously.

Reviews from gardeners show that the yield of the described plant is up to 12 kg per 1 m² of garden bed when the bushes are placed in a greenhouse, and up to 8-9 kg in open ground.

Superprize tolerates adverse weather conditions well. Farmers note the plant's ability to resist various nightshade diseases (tobacco mosaic virus, root and blossom-end rot, etc.). The tomato is resistant to attacks from garden pests.

In Russia, this variety is recommended for cultivation in the Altai and Khabarovsk Krais. It is also grown by gardeners in Kamchatka, Bashkortostan, Sakhalin, and the Magadan Oblast. Gardeners should be aware that the plant prefers warmth and light, so it is best grown in greenhouses.

Superprize is eaten fresh and used in various salads. This variety is also suitable for canning for the winter, and for making various pastes, ketchups, juices, and sauces.

How to grow tomatoes in your garden?

It's recommended to plant the seeds in the ground in the first ten days of March. When the sprouts develop 2-3 leaves, transplant the plants. Feed the young stems with organic fertilizers, such as peat or manure. After the seedlings are 45-50 days old, they should be transferred to their permanent soil. Before transplanting, harden the seedlings for 6-8 days.

The planting pattern for the bushes is 0.4 x 0.7 m. The plants are trained into a single stem. Fertilize the tomatoes with mineral fertilizers three times. Initially, apply nitrogen and organic fertilizers. After the bushes begin to grow vigorously and the first flowers appear, apply potassium fertilizers. Once the first fruits appear, feed the tomatoes with superphosphate.

It's important to note that the hybrid belongs to a group of drought-resistant species, capable of withstanding extreme heat. At the same time, Superprize can withstand sudden changes in ambient temperature, such as sudden frosts.

It's recommended to water this variety with well-settled, warm water. This should be done in the evening or early morning. If the weather is hot, avoid watering the bushes, as this will cause root rot.

Although the plant is highly resistant to disease, tomato bushes should be sprayed with preparations that eliminate the symptoms of fungal or microbial infestation as a preventative measure.

Superprize is susceptible to insects such as Colorado potato beetles. If this pest appears in the garden, it is recommended to eliminate it with chemical pesticides or folk remedies. The root system of this tomato is sometimes attacked by slugs and other pests. To eliminate them, treat the soil beneath the bushes with ash powder.