Description of the Matias F1 tomato variety and its characteristics

The Matias F1 tomato is very popular among gardeners. Its description indicates that it is an early-ripening greenhouse variety. It is ideal for growing in challenging farming conditions. Summers may be very short, but that doesn't mean you can't grow delicious and juicy tomatoes.

Varieties that are tolerant of weather conditions are often short. This can impact yield, as small plants cannot produce large numbers of fruits. However, with careful searching, tall hybrids suitable for greenhouse cultivation can be found.

One such option is Matias. This is a very tasty and productive tomato that has a versatile purpose. For gardeners in the northern and central regions who have greenhouses, this will be an excellent opportunity to get a good harvest of delicious tomatoes.

Characteristics of the variety

The manufacturer's description indicates that the Matias tomato is a hybrid developed by Dutch breeders. Specialists worked hard to create a variety that can withstand even cool summers, which is quite common in the Netherlands. Therefore, these tomatoes are also suitable for many Russian regions.

Moreover, thanks to a proper approach to hybrid breeding, we were able to create a disease-resistant tomato. This makes the Matias hybrid attractive not only for the north and center of the country, but also for the south. Here, tomatoes can be safely planted outdoors without fear of loss of yield.

The first thing to note is that tomatoes are considered mid-early in terms of ripening time. This means that it takes about 110 days from planting the seeds for seedlings until the first ripe fruits are harvested. With plenty of sunshine, you can harvest them sooner.

Agricultural technology:

• It is recommended to plant this variety only from seedlings.
• Seeds can be sown in March, and tomatoes should be moved to a permanent location only after 55 days have passed.
• The planting site must be chosen carefully to improve yield.
• The optimal option for Matias would be soil where cucumbers or cabbage grew last season.
• The place should be well lit, as a lack of light can affect the ripening time of the fruits.

The Matias hybrid is indeterminate, meaning the bushes can grow without limit. These varieties are renowned for their high yields. If grown outdoors, tomatoes will reach up to 1.5 meters. Those planting tomatoes in a greenhouse can expect them to reach 2 meters.

In any situation, the bushes require staking; otherwise, they will break and fall to the ground. This will negatively impact the plant's yield. In addition to staking, the Matias variety requires pinching. All excess branches must be removed immediately so that they do not interfere with the development of fruits in the future. Experts recommend forming the plant into a single stem – this will maximize the yield.

Description of fruits

These tomatoes are medium in weight and size. They are quite firm and very tasty, as evidenced by gardener reviews. They possess all the qualities expected of a versatile fruit. Many gardeners note that these tomatoes have a much more pleasant flavor than other indeterminate hybrids.

Fruit size varies. Closer to the ground, fairly large tomatoes emerge, weighing up to 300 g. Slightly higher up, smaller tomatoes emerge, typically weighing 180 g.

The tomatoes are bright red. This makes them perfect for pickling and marinating. Their thick skin prevents them from bursting. However, the Matias hybrid is also ideal for juice and sauces. They are sweet enough to add a wonderful flavor to these dishes.

The fruit yield is abundant. Up to 8 tomatoes can be produced per cluster. However, if a gardener wants larger tomatoes, they should limit the cluster to 5 fruits. With proper farming practices, high yields can be achieved. Gardeners can harvest up to 15 kg of tomatoes from 1 m² of fertilized soil.