Description of the Tonopah f1 tomato and growing instructions

The Tonopah f1 tomato is a hybrid variety developed by Dutch breeders. Its fruits are quite large. The Tonopah variety is suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation. The fruits ripen in early summer and have an attractive appearance.

Brief information about the plant

The characteristics and description of the Tonopah variety are as follows:

1. The bush has a well-developed root system.
2. The formation and ripening of tomatoes of this variety occurs over a period of 70-80 days.
3. As the plant grows, it becomes covered with a large number of leaves.
4. The plant's branches are completely covered with fruit. To ensure their ripening, it is recommended to use special supports to support the clusters.
5. The weight of the fruit, which is deep red in colour, ranges from 0.15 to 0.2 kg.
6. The plant's stalks do not change color throughout the entire ripening period.
7. At least 7 fruits develop on each brush.
8. The pulp of this tomato variety is fleshy, with high sugar content.

Reviews of this hybrid are positive. The Tonopah variety grows well in open ground in summer cottages and backyards in southern and central Russia. In northern regions, it is best grown in greenhouses.

Farmers note that there are no specific growing rules for this variety, but they advise carefully selecting seeds when purchasing from specialized seed farms or stores.

Tonopah tomatoes are used both fresh and in salads. They can be canned with other vegetables (assorted) or separately. They retain their excellent flavor.

Some recommendations for growing

To grow Tonopah tomatoes in your garden or backyard, when purchasing seeds, carefully read the instructions for germination.

The variety produces relatively high yields, but although the plant is unpretentious, it is better not to refuse the use of complex fertilizers when growing these tomatoes.

It is recommended to follow all general rules for growing plants of this type.

After purchasing the seeds, they are planted at the end of March in containers with soil.

Each seedling should be pricked out when its first leaf appears. Leaves usually develop in pairs, so pricking out occurs when they emerge.

To ensure that seedlings develop well, it is recommended to maintain a certain temperature regime.

Before sprouts appear, the air temperature should be between 25 and 27°C. Once sprouts appear, it is recommended to reduce the air temperature to 18 to 20°C. Lower temperatures will kill the sprouts.

Once the seedlings have established themselves, they can be transferred to the ground. When planting seedlings in a greenhouse, it is recommended to warm the soil to 18–19°C. When planting outdoors, take measures to protect them from sudden drops in temperature or frost.

The seedlings are planted in nests of 0.5 x 0.5 m in size, with no more than 3-4 plants per square meter. Each plant should be supported, and once the ovaries and fruit develop, supports will be needed for each cluster.

To combat garden pests, it's recommended to use standard pesticides sprayed on the leaves of the bushes. Diseases caused by various fungi and microorganisms can destroy a large portion of the crop, so it's recommended to take appropriate measures at the first sign of a disease to prevent the spread of infection to healthy plants.