Description of the hybrid tomato variety Debut F1 and cultivation guidelines

Relatively recently, Dutch breeders created a new tomato variety—the Debut F1. It's a hybrid, so there's no need to collect its seeds for further cultivation. Despite this, the plant is highly resilient to weather conditions and consistently produces a good harvest.

These two distinctive features make Debut F1 tomatoes very popular and in demand in virtually all regions. This nightshade variety can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. Each region has its own suitable growing method.

Before you begin, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the tomato's characteristics. Typically, the variety's characteristics and description are located on the seed packaging. The manufacturer also provides recommendations on when to sow the seeds for seedlings and when to plant the seedlings in the garden.

Characteristics of the variety

This plant's bushes are determinate. They rarely grow beyond 80 cm. Despite its small size, the Debut tomato requires additional support and timely tying of the stems.

Gardeners recommend shaping the bush into two stems, which increases its productivity. Side-sonning should be done promptly to prevent the plant from wasting energy and nutrients on the growth of excess foliage and stems without fruit.

This type of plant care will increase the yield and taste of tomatoes.

The Debut variety ripens early. The growing season lasts 65-75 days from planting. The plant has a single inflorescence: the first inflorescence appears after the sixth or seventh leaf, with each subsequent inflorescence appearing after two or three leaflets. After the first inflorescence forms, the bush stops growing on its own.

Description of fruits

Tomatoes Debut F1 have the following description:

1. The fruits are bright red in color.
2. The shape is round. The skin is smooth and shiny.
3. Tomatoes are not prone to cracking.
4. The average weight of 1 tomato is 200 g. When grown in greenhouses, the fruits can reach 300-350 g.
5. The Debut variety has excellent flavor. It contains low levels of acidity and sugar. The fruits are versatile, used to make a variety of tomato products, such as paste, ketchup, lecho, and juice. The small berries are suitable for whole-fruit canning. Fresh tomatoes are also beneficial.
6. Tomatoes are highly productive. A single bush can yield up to 2.5-3 kg of fruit.
7. The harvest has a long shelf life – about 1-1.5 months.
8. The fruits do not lose their marketable appearance when properly transported over long distances.

The Debut variety receives mostly positive reviews. Gardeners who grow it in their plots note the high quality of its fruit and the ease of care it provides. The only drawback is the need for pinching and careful shaping of the bushes.

Agricultural technology rules

The Debutantka F1 tomato is grown using seedlings. To do this, you need to prepare a suitable container in which to grow the seedlings. A shallow container or box is best for this purpose. Its sides should be about 10-15 cm high.

Planting soil can be purchased ready-made at specialty stores or mixed at home. Nutritious soil consists of equal parts peat, coarse river sand, and turf. Gardeners often use a simpler mixture of humus and soil.

Before planting, seeds can be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This will disinfect the material. To activate growth, solutions that stimulate seed activity are used.

Gardeners often test seeds for germination before planting. To do this, they soak them in a salt solution for 10-15 minutes. Empty and unsuitable seeds float on the surface of the solution, while suitable seeds sink to the bottom. After all treatments and soaking, the planting material must be thoroughly dried.

Plant the seeds in a container with soil to a depth of no more than 2 cm. Sprinkle peat or soil on top. It's important not to press down on the soil, but to keep it loose and airy. Cover the container with plastic and place it in a warm place until the sprouts appear. When the first shoots appear, remove the plastic and move the container to a brighter spot, most often a windowsill or balcony.

For the first 4-5 days, the seedlings are kept at a temperature no higher than +18°C, then it is raised to +22…+23°C.

Once two strong leaves appear on one sprout, you can begin picking.

A week before planting the seedlings outdoors, harden them off. Young plants are taken outside daily: initially for no more than 2-3 hours, then increase the time. It's important to keep the pots out of direct sunlight, otherwise the delicate leaves may become sunburned.

Before planting, the beds need to be prepared. They should be thoroughly dug and leveled. Mineral fertilizers are added to the soil. Tomatoes respond well to nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate. It's important to monitor the soil's acidity; if necessary, amend it to neutralize it.

Plant the seedlings 60 cm apart, leaving at least 50 cm between rows. Immediately after planting, water the bushes with warm, settled water. Mulch the holes with dry wood shavings or peat. Feed the plants with a complex mineral fertilizer one week after planting.

Further care of the bushes includes watering, weeding, pinching, and regular fertilization. Periodic treatments against pests and various fungi are also necessary.

The specific features and cultivation techniques of the Debut variety are straightforward. If all the necessary cultivation procedures are followed, even novice gardeners can grow high-quality, tasty fruit.