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Tomato Kornabel F1 is a foreign hybrid that is gaining popularity among gardeners in Our Country. It is distinguished by an unusual shape of fruits, their presentation and excellent taste. To get a good harvest, it is important to follow the rules for planting tomatoes and provide them with care. The following are reviews, photos, tomato yield Kornabel F1.
Description of tomato Kornabel
Tomato Kornabel F1 was the result of the work of French breeders. The originator of the variety is the Vilmorin company, which began its existence in the 2008th century. In XNUMX, the hybrid was included in the State Register of the Federation under the name Dulce. It is recommended to grow it in various regions of the country, including the northern, central and southern regions.
According to the description of the variety, Kornabel F1 tomato is an indeterminate plant. Growth strength is high: in the open ground the bushes reach 2,5 m, in the greenhouse – 1,5 m. The foliage is moderate, the tendency to form shoots is weak. The leaves are dark green, medium size. The root system is very powerful. The type of bush is open, which provides good illumination and ventilation of the plant.
Up to 5 brushes are formed on the central shoot. Inflorescences are simple. Each brush contains about 4 – 7 ovaries. Ripening occurs early. The period from germination to harvest is about 100 days.
Brief description and taste of fruits
According to the description and reviews, Kornabel F1 tomatoes have their own external features:
- elongated pepper shape;
- scarlet color;
- glossy dense skin;
- weight from 250 to 450 g;
- length up to 15 cm;
- juicy fleshy pulp.
Taste qualities of Kornabel F1 tomatoes are excellent. The pulp is sugary and tender, rich in dry matter. It tastes sweet, sourness is completely absent. There are few seed chambers, practically no seeds are formed. Due to the dense skin, the crop is stored for a long time and transported without problems.
Tomatoes Kornabel F1 are widely used. They are added to vegetable salads, cuts and snacks. Fresh fruits are suitable for making tomato paste, first and second courses. They are also used for pickling and canning for the winter.
Characteristics of tomato Kornabel
Variety Kornabel F1 begins to ripen quite early. After planting in the garden, the first crop is harvested after 50 – 60 days. Depending on the conditions of the region, this is July or August. Fruiting is extended and lasts until the onset of cold weather.
The yield of the variety is high. This is largely due to the carpal type of flowering. The plant produces flowers throughout the growing season. Each bush is able to bear up to 50 fruits. About 5 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one plant. From 1 sq. m plantings remove about 15 kg. The fertility of the soil, the abundance of sun, the flow of moisture and fertilizers positively affect the yield.
Tomato variety Kornabel F1 is resistant to common diseases. The plant is weakly susceptible to fusarium and verticillium wilt, has immunity to tobacco mosaic virus. In cold and rain, the risk of spreading fungal diseases increases. To combat the lesions, drugs Oxyhom, Topaz, Bordeaux liquid are used.
Tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety require additional protection against pests. Plants can suffer from spider mites, aphids, and bears. Against insects, insecticides Aktellik or Spark are chosen. Folk remedies are also effective: tobacco dust, wormwood infusion, ash.
Pros and cons of the variety
The main advantages of planting tomato Kornabel F1:
- high yield;
- excellent taste and presentation of fruits;
- long fruiting;
- disease resistance.
Disadvantages of the Kornabel F1 variety:
- in a cool climate, landing in a greenhouse is mandatory;
- the need to tie a bush to a support;
- increased price of seeds compared to domestic varieties (from 20 rubles apiece).
Rules of landing and care
Successful cultivation of tomatoes largely depends on the implementation of the rules of planting and care. Work begins with the preparation of containers, seeds and soil. Seedlings are obtained at home. Overgrown seedlings are transferred to the beds.
Seeding for seedlings
Tomato variety Kornabel F1 is grown through seedlings. The timing of planting seeds depends on the region. In the middle lane, work is carried out in March. Containers 15–20 cm high are prepared for tomatoes. The containers are washed with warm water and soap and dried. It is convenient to use peat tablets, which avoids picking.
For Kornabel F1 tomatoes, any universal soil is suitable. The soil is taken from the garden plot or a special substrate for seedlings is purchased. If land is used from the street, then it is first kept for 1-2 months in the cold in order to destroy possible pests. For disinfection, the earth is also heated for 20 minutes in the oven.
The order of planting tomatoes varieties Kornabel F1:
- Seeds are kept for 2 days in warm water, then dipped for 3 hours in a growth stimulator.
- The containers are filled with soil and watered abundantly.
- Seeds are planted in rows to a depth of 1 cm. 2-3 cm are left between seedlings.
- The containers are covered with foil and kept in the dark and warm.
- Seedlings appear in 10-14 days. Periodically, the film is turned over and the condensate is removed.
It is much easier to plant seeds in peat tablets. 2-3 seeds are placed in each of them. When shoots appear, leave the strongest tomato.
Containers with seedlings of the Kornabel F1 variety are rearranged on the windowsill. If necessary, put phytolamps for additional illumination. Seedlings are protected from drafts. Tomatoes are watered with a spray bottle when the soil begins to dry out. If the plants are developing well, then they do without top dressing. Otherwise, plantings are fertilized with a complex fertilizer containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
When the seedlings of the Kornabel F1 variety have a second leaf, they are swooped down in different containers. It is better to plant each tomato in a separate pot. When picking, pinch the central root and carefully transfer the plant to a new container.
Seedling transplant
Tomatoes of the Kornabel F1 variety are transferred to a permanent place at the age of 40-50 days. Waiting for the end of spring frosts. The beds for culture are prepared in advance. The soil is dug up in autumn, fertilized with humus and wood ash. In the spring, the earth is loosened with a pitchfork.
Indentations are made in the selected area so that the root system of tomatoes fits in them. The minimum gap between plants is 30 – 40 cm. Per 1 sq. m planted no more than 3 bushes. Variety Kornabel F1 is tall, so it needs free space for development.
Before planting, the tomatoes are watered and carefully removed from the containers. When transferring to a permanent place, they try not to break the earthen clod. If seedlings grow in peat cups, they are not removed from the substrate. The glass is completely placed in the ground. Then the roots are covered with earth and watered.
Care of tomatoes
According to reviews, Kornabel F1 tomatoes are responsive to care. Culture needs moderate watering. Moisture is applied 1-2 times a week. The intensity of watering is increased during the flowering period. Tomatoes need less water when fruiting. Then the fruits will become watery in taste.
After watering, loosen the soil so that moisture is better absorbed. Mulching the soil with humus or straw helps to reduce the amount of watering. Be sure to ventilate the greenhouse to control humidity.
Kornabel F1 tomatoes are fed 10-14 days after transplantation. They are watered with manure. After flowering, they switch to top dressing with superphosphate and potassium sulfate. 10 g of each substance are dissolved in 35 liters of water.
Kornabel F1 tomatoes must be tied to a support. To do this, a metal or wooden plank is driven into the ground. Bushes stepson in 2 – 3 stems. Excess shoots are cut off by hand.
Conclusion
Kornabel F1 tomato is a popular hybrid that is grown all over the world. Best of all, the variety develops under film cover. Delicious fleshy fruits are used in cooking and canning. A stable crop of tomatoes will ensure proper planting and care.
