Description of the Artist tomato and growing guidelines for the hybrid variety

The Artist f1 tomato was registered in the Russian Seed Register in 2003. Farmers can purchase its seeds directly from the producer (the agronomic firm Ilyinichna) or from trading companies (Sedek or Aelita). The variety is a hybrid, but shows High yields when growing tomatoes in a greenhouseThe tomato is used for whole-fruit canning and salads. It transports well.

Briefly about the Artist tomato

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. The ripening period for tomatoes from planting seeds to receiving the first fruits ranges from 100 to 115 days.
2. The plant bush grows up to 140-150 cm. It grows only in closed soils (greenhouses, film and glass greenhouses).
3. The leaves of the plant are small and grow upwards, at some angle to the trunk.
4. Tomato bushes are quite compact and are trained into 1-2 stems.
5. The first cluster appears after the 9th or 10th leaf has developed. Then, ovaries begin to form every 3-4 leaves.
6. Most often, 7-8 clusters develop on a plant. After these appear, it is recommended to remove the top of the stem.
7. One Artist inflorescence produces 5-8 fruits. The tomatoes are uniform in size.
8. The weight of each fruit fluctuates between 0.14 and 0.15 g. Some farmers who have planted this variety in the ground in a well-heated greenhouse claim that under such conditions they produce identical fruits, each weighing up to 0.2 kg.
9. The tomato is round, sometimes with slight ribs. Unripe fruits have greenish hues, while ripe tomatoes are scarlet, without a green spot near the stem. The flesh is firm.

The hybrid has good resistance to various diseases. For example, the variety is resistant to gray stem rot, tobacco mosaic virus, and root-knot nematode. It is also resistant to brown spot and Fusarium wilt.

Reviews from gardeners who have planted this tomato variety indicate that, under favorable conditions, the plant can produce 9-10 clusters, significantly increasing the yield per plant. Therefore, farmers give this tomato variety positive reviews.

One square meter of garden bed yields 20 to 30 kg of fruit. The harvest can continue until the end of the season, depending on the type and capacity of the greenhouse. Unripe fruit is stored in boxes and transferred to a cool place, where it ripens successfully. It can be stored for about 30 days.

How to grow the described variety?

This type of tomato plant can produce fruit well in conditions where light levels are insufficient for other varieties. As one farmer explains:

"I've been growing the Artist tomato for several years now. I tried growing the bushes in the dark corners of the greenhouse, leaving a few beds under normal lighting for comparison. The result was surprising—all the bushes had almost the same number of clusters."

It's important to note that Artist, although intended for growing in warm, protected soil, can easily withstand temperature stress. This variety produces fruit even in cold summers, despite fluctuating temperatures. It's also resistant to heat, as it has virtually no effect on fruit development.

After the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have been transplanted into the ground, it is recommended to quickly remove any side shoots that have appeared. The bush should be trained into 1-2 trunks. It is recommended to plant no more than 3-4 bushes per square meter.

It is necessary to loosen the soil and remove weeds in a timely manner. Water the tomatoes with warm water. Don't let the plants go without fertilizer. Initially, it's recommended to use a higher nitrogen fertilizer, and once the fruit sets, switch to potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. If these aren't available, manure, ash, or peat can be used.

When bushes are attacked by various pests, such as aphids or Colorado potato beetles, or various caterpillars, chemicals and folk remedies are used to combat the insects.