Description and characteristics of the tomato Russian Happiness F1, its yield and cultivation

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops in Russian gardens. A particularly popular variety is the "Russkoye Happiness" (Russian Happiness) hybrid tomato, developed specifically for Russian conditions. Breeders have considered all the nuances of tomato cultivation in Russia, resulting in tomatoes that are weather-resistant, high-yielding, and easy to grow.

Gardeners value the Russian Happiness variety for its high yield and resistance to many diseases. The variety is ideal for growing indoors and can produce a good harvest in open beds. However, to obtain a large quantity of fruit outside a greenhouse, it's essential to ensure favorable weather conditions. If you plan to grow tomatoes in a location with typically temperate and cool summers, you should be especially careful. In such situations, plastic sheeting is ideal for growing Russian Happiness.

Characteristics of the variety

The variety's characteristics and description indicate that Russkoye Happiness F1 is an indeterminate tomato. This means the plants can stretch to large sizes. Most often, the plant grows to more than 2 meters. To stop the growth of an indeterminate tomato, it's necessary to pinch off the tops. This will give the plant the strength to produce larger fruits.

The Russian Happiness tomato is considered a late-ripening variety. Its growing season extends from 110 to 115 days. A large number of fruits appear on the robust bush. They hold well, but to ensure greater stability for the tall bush, it is necessary to tie the plant. This can achieve good results without losing the harvest. If there are too many tomatoes, the untied plant may fall over. Even the very strong root system of the Russian Happiness variety won't save it.

Several clusters of tomatoes should appear on the plant. The first forms above the 8th leaf, and the others should be expected every two leaves. The leaf blades themselves are quite weak and have a pale green color. This allows sunlight to penetrate unimpeded to the fruits.

Experts believe this hybrid is ideal for greenhouse cultivation, making it a suitable choice even for gardeners living in colder parts of the country.

The main characteristic of Russian Happiness is its resistance to fusarium, verticillium wilt, and various types of mosaic. Therefore, the bushes do not require preventative spraying. However, when grown in a film or polycarbonate greenhouse, careful monitoring of humidity is necessary, otherwise the plant may develop fungal diseases.

With proper care, each Russian Happiness bush can yield a huge amount of fruit. However, maximum yield can only be achieved with properly trained plants. Experienced gardeners recommend leaving only two stems. Any remaining branches should be removed immediately, as they will only interfere with fruit formation.

In addition to tying and shaping, Russian Happiness bushes require high-quality watering and fertilization. You shouldn't ignore loosening and weeding the beds, as this will have a positive effect on the yield.

Description of the variety

With proper care, the Russian Happiness tomato can yield approximately 15 kg of tomatoes per square meter. The fruits grow quite large and are very tasty.

The Russkoe Happiness hybrid tomatoes are round and slightly flattened. The average weight of a single tomato is 300 g, but larger tomatoes can be found at the bottom of the bush. When fully ripe, the fruits turn pink, although they can also be picked light green, as this variety can ripen off the bush.

The Schastye Russkoe F1 tomato has a fairly thick skin. It's so durable that the fruit can be stored for long periods without losing its flavor or appearance. Furthermore, the tomato crop can be transported over long distances.

Beneath the thick skin lies a fleshy and very juicy core. Inside the tomato are quite a few seeds, arranged in six chambers.

The flavor of Russian Happiness tomatoes is excellent. They're excellent for cold appetizers and salads. Some housewives use the fruits for winter canning. Large tomatoes won't fit in a jar when whole, but they can be used to make juice, sauces, and tomato paste. The resulting preserves will have an excellent flavor.

Reviews

Reviews of Russian Happiness First left by gardeners are generally positive.

Maria Vasilyevna, Bryansk Oblast: "I've been growing 'Russkoye Schastli' (Russian Happiness) for years. I haven't noticed any drawbacks to this hybrid. The tomatoes are delicious, and they grow in abundance in any weather, even in cool summers."

Lyudmila, Tambov: "The 'Russian Happiness' tomato has a wide range of positive qualities, making it a recommended hybrid for all gardeners. I love this variety for its high yield, excellent immunity, resistance to most diseases, and the pleasant taste and appearance of the fruit. The tomatoes have a long shelf life, so you can make fresh salads all summer long. These tomatoes are also excellent for canning, despite the large size of the fruit. They make excellent tomato juice and paste."