Description of the Chibli tomato and growing the plant using seedlings

The Chibli tomato is a first-generation hybrid. It is grown by farmers and gardeners in Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. This variety gained popularity because it adapts well to weather conditions. It first gained popularity thanks to the Swiss company Syngenta. This company's breeders improved it and developed a new variety. Following this change, the Chibli tomato was acquired by agricultural companies from many countries. Today, you can see the names of different companies listed on seed packaging, as this variety does not have a single producer.

What is a Chibli tomato?

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. Tomato Chibli F1 is a mid-early plant.
2. It is grown both in greenhouses and in open ground.
3. The bush of this variety has an average height of 60 cm.
4. The bush has thick, light green leaves.
5. Tomatoes are planted compactly: 7 plants can fit on 1 m² of land.
6. The yield is high: 4 kg are collected from 1 m² per season.

Chibli tomatoes reach maturity within 80-90 days after planting. They weigh an average of 120-140 g. Like many tomatoes, they are red in color. They are oval in shape. Their dense flesh makes them suitable for pickling. However, despite this dense flesh, their shelf life is very short—only 10-20 days.

Growing this variety is very profitable, as the distance between plants is small. It's also advantageous for processing, as it can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Housewives use it to make salads, juices, tomato puree, paste, ketchup, sauces, gravies, and side dishes for hot and meat dishes. These tomatoes taste excellent when preserved in jars for the winter. The fruits can be salted and pickled.

How to grow tomatoes?

Tomatoes are grown using seedlings. The first step is sowing the seeds. Sow the seeds in containers in disinfected soil, then water the soil. Place the containers with the seedlings in a warm room under plastic. After two leaves appear, transplant the seedlings into individual peat pots. When the seedlings have established themselves and the weather warms up, plant them in the ground.

This variety has a well-developed root system, but if grown in greenhouses, the roots will not be strong enough. Therefore, it should be planted in open ground, as this choice increases the quality and quantity of the fruit.

When growing, the bushes need to be trained by removing side shoots. If the branches are too large, it's advisable to tie the plants to support stakes or trellises. This variety is resistant to many diseases. To protect against parasitic insects, plants are sprayed with insecticides.

The most common agricultural company selling the Chibli variety is "Seed Supermarket." Even a novice gardener can easily grow this vegetable in their own garden or greenhouse. Experienced gardeners also have seeds of this variety and recommend them to others.

Reviews from those who have planted this variety are positive. However, if you've received a poor-quality harvest, it's likely due to improper cultivation. Plants need to be watered, not overwatered, fertilized, the soil loosened, and weeded.

For soil fertilization, it is recommended to apply complex fertilizers that contain both organic and mineral substances necessary for plant growth and development and obtaining a good harvest.

The Chibli tomato is a successful creation of breeders. If you're thinking of introducing a new tomato variety into your garden, choose Chibli.