Description of the Hidalgo F1 hybrid tomato, reviews, and characteristics

Developed by domestic breeders, the Hidalgo f1 tomato consistently garners positive consumer reviews. This unique hybrid variety is well-deserved. The tomatoes are tasty and sweet, boasting high yields and an attractive appearance. This variety is suitable for greenhouse cultivation. In southern regions, it can be planted outdoors, but only if the weather remains consistently warm throughout the summer.

General characteristics of the variety

The Hidalgo Sugar F1 tomato is a mid-season variety with a limited bush growth. When fully ripe, the bush height is 55-60 cm, rarely reaching 75-80 cm. The stem is thick and knobby, with spreading branches. The leaves are sparse and large, dark green. Clusters of 5-7 berries form, gradually decreasing in size from the bottom to the top of the bush.

Description of fruits:

• The fruits are small but beautiful, attractive in their shape and color.
• Average weight is 100-110 g, elongated shape.
• The color of tomatoes is orange.
• They have a sweet, distinct taste.
• The flesh is moderately dense, the skin is thin, strong, and easily separated.
• The yield is up to 7-7.5 kg per bush, garter is required.
• Tomatoes tolerate transportation and storage well.
• When stored in a dark and cold cellar, they can retain their commercial qualities for up to six months.

In cooking, tomatoes are used in a wide variety of dishes. The fruits are served fresh and used to make delicious juice. Tomatoes are also ideal for canning.

The variety is resistant to infectious and fungal diseases. Plants tolerate sudden weather changes well, but prolonged rainfall and dampness can cause blossom-end rot. Brown spot is extremely rare.

Peculiarities of growing tomatoes

It's recommended to plant the seeds in mid-April. There's no need to treat them with an antiseptic beforehand, as this will already have been done at the plant. Hardening off the seeds is recommended. After the first leaves appear, the seedlings need to be moved to a warm and bright place.

The seedlings are planted in the ground on the first warm days. The soil must be carefully prepared. Organic fertilizer, calcined river sand, and charcoal are added. To protect against insects, a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate is poured around the holes.

Since the bushes grow low and spreading, the seedlings should be planted at intervals of 50 cm.

As the plant grows, it needs regular root watering. Contact with water can cause foliage to rot. Fertilize monthly, alternating organic fertilizers with a combination fertilizer.

Fruiting ends after the first cold nights. All fruits, including green ones, should be harvested. They will ripen indoors within a few days. Avoid collecting seeds, as they do not retain the varietal qualities.

Gardeners' reviews

Vladimir, 45, Kemerovo: "Previously, the main variety in the garden was the Gelena f1 hybrid. It was supplemented with a small amount of the giant Yenisei. This year, I decided to experiment and bought Hidalgo seeds. I'm happy with my choice. The tomatoes are very easy to grow and maintain. The harvest was very good, and we were delighted with the taste and appearance. We made salads and juices from them, and canned them. We sold the surplus."

Klavdiya, 58, Chelyabinsk: "I live in a country house and enjoy growing tomatoes. On a friend's advice, I decided to use one of my greenhouses for growing Hidalgo tomatoes. I planted the seeds directly into the soil after the soil had warmed up. I cared for the seedlings according to the instructions. I fed the plants once a month, alternating manure and urea. The summer was rainy, but all the plants survived, and the harvest was excellent. The tomatoes are beautiful and delicious, delicious raw or pickled."

Vladislav, 38, Dalnerechensk: "I planted the seedlings as a single bush. I noticed that they grew taller this way, and the fruits ripened larger. The plants withstood both the drought and the rainy season well. I fed them monthly with organic matter and ammonium nitrate. The harvest was impressive not only in quantity but also in quality. The tomatoes grew beautifully and deliciously."