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Dutch selection tomatoes are best suited for growing in warm and temperate climates.
Characteristic of the variety
Tarpan F1 belongs to early ripe tomato hybrids. The period from seed germination to the first harvest is approximately 97-104 days. This is a determinant variety. Bushes of a compact form are formed by a moderate green mass. The light green leaves are medium in size. Tomato Tarpan F1 is suitable for planting in open ground and greenhouse. In case of proper care, 5-6 kg of fruits can be collected from one bush. When grown in greenhouses, larger tomatoes ripen.
Fruits Tarpan F1 have rounded shapes, average size and weight 68-185 g. Usually 4 to 6 pieces are tied in one brush.
Ripe tomatoes are usually dark pink in color (as in the photo).
Since the skin is quite dense (but not hard), ripe tomatoes do not crack. The juicy pulp of Tarpan F1 tomatoes has a sugary and dense structure, with a large number of seed chambers and is distinguished by a rich, sweetish taste.
Tarpan F1 tomatoes are served at the table both fresh and canned.
Advantages of tomatoes varieties Tarpan F1:
- delicious taste of ripe juicy tomatoes;
- high yield;
- a great option for baby food (as a puree). Also, Tarpan F1 tomatoes produce juice with a pleasant sweetish aftertaste;
- significant savings in land area due to the compact shape of the bushes;
- excellent preservation of ripe tomatoes Tarpan F1;
- tolerate transportation well;
- green tomatoes ripen remarkably at room temperature;
- resistant to major tomato diseases.
No critical deficiencies were identified. The natural thickening of the Tarpan F1 variety cannot be considered a defect of the variety, since the yield level does not decrease much.
Nuances of landing
Producers specially process Tarpan F1 seeds. Therefore, gardeners do not need to additionally prepare the seeds.
Traditional way
Since Tarpan belongs to early ripe varieties, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in early March.
- Soil is being prepared for planting: garden soil is mixed with humus, turf. If you didn’t stock up on land in advance, then ready-made soil for seedlings can be purchased at specialty stores.
- There are shallow grooves on the surface of the soil. Tomato seeds Tarpan F1 are sown and loosely dug.
- The box is sprayed with water and covered with plastic wrap.
As soon as the first shoots of tomatoes appear, it is advisable to rearrange the container in a well-lit place. At this stage, it is important not to get carried away with watering – the soil should remain loose.
When the first two leaves are formed, you can dive seedlings of Tarpan F1 tomatoes in separate cups. At this stage, it is desirable to feed the plants with a complex mineral fertilizer. For planting in open ground, a seedling with a strong stem and several leaves (from 6 to 8) is suitable.
As soon as the soil warms up confidently, you can start planting tomato seedlings in open ground (most often these are the first days of May). The optimal number of seedlings is 4-5 pieces per square meter. It is desirable to form single-row plantings of Tarpan F1 tomatoes or two-row (40×40 cm). To improve air exchange, it is recommended to remove the lower foliage. You can pinch the side shoots after the fourth brush.
With the help of agrofibre
To bring the harvest closer, they use the technology of growing tomatoes using agrofiber. This method allows you to plant Tarpan F1 seedlings in open ground 20-35 days earlier (the period will vary in different regions).
- Black agrofibre (with a density of at least 60 microns) covers the entire area. Particular attention is paid to the composition of the soil. If it is heavy clay soil, then it is additionally worth mulching the ground – pour sawdust, hay. This measure will prevent the soil from drying out and the formation of cracks.
- The canvas is fixed along the perimeter – you can dig in or put some kind of load (stones, beams).
- Rows are planned for planting seedlings of Tarpan F1 tomatoes. 70-85 cm are laid on the aisle. For planting Tarpan seedlings in a row, cross-shaped incisions are made in the canvas. Between the bushes keep a distance of 25-30 cm.
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- Holes are dug in the holes of the agrofibre and tomatoes are planted. It is recommended to immediately install a support for seedlings of the Tarpan F1 variety – this will help the sprouts to strengthen faster and withstand strong gusts of wind.
Seedlings are watered, and after one and a half to two weeks, the first feeding can be carried out.
Watering tomatoes
This vegetable does not belong to moisture-loving plants. However, to get a bountiful harvest with random watering will not work. It is recommended to water Tarpan tomatoes when the top layer of soil dries.
When Tarpan tomatoes bloom, weekly watering is carried out (about five liters of water are poured under each bush), but fluid stagnation is not allowed.
During the ripening of tomatoes, it is desirable to bring watering up to two times in 7-10 days. In this case, it is important to take into account the temperature of the air. In cool summers, it is recommended to pour 2-3 liters of water under the bush.
The best way to water plants is drip irrigation. Advantages of the technology: water enters directly into the root system, it results in economical use of water, there will be no sudden changes in soil moisture on mulched soil.
When choosing an irrigation system, it is necessary to take into account the climatic features of the region.
Top dressing of plants
Tomatoes are considered a culture that responds gratefully to fertilizers. The choice of top dressing is determined by the quality of the soil, weather conditions. At the same time, it is important to understand that a lack of nutrition will lead to improper development of the Tarpan tomato variety, and an excess will provoke a weak formation of ovaries.
During the formation of green mass, it is important to provide the plant with nitrogen (urea, nitrate). Especially if the seedlings are thin and weak. Based on a square meter of area, a mineral mixture is prepared: 10 g of saltpeter, 5 g of urea (or 10 g of nitrophoska), 20 g of superphosphate and potassium salt.
After the formation of the second flower brush, ready-made mineral mixtures are used. A good option for fertilizer is “Signor Tomato” (the composition includes nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus in a ratio of 1: 4: 2). For root dressing of the Tarpan F1 tomato variety, a solution is used (five tablespoons per eight liters of water), infused for more than three hours. For one plant, a liter of solution is enough every one and a half to two weeks.
Pests and diseases
The Tarpan hybrid belongs to tomato varieties that are resistant to major diseases: fusarium, tobacco mosaic. As a preventive measure, before planting seedlings, you can treat the soil with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or copper sulfate.
To prevent the appearance of late blight, Tarpan tomatoes are sprayed with phytosporin or some harmless biological product with an antifungal effect.
Of the pests during the flowering period of tomatoes, one should be wary of spider mites, thrips. And already when the fruits ripen, it is necessary to control the appearance of aphids, slugs, Colorado beetles. Periodic weeding and mulching of the soil will help prevent the appearance of insects.
When choosing a tomato variety, many factors must be taken into account: proper watering, seedling planting, the presence of a mulch layer, and temperature characteristics of the region. Thanks to the characteristics of the Tarpan variety and taking into account the climatic possibilities, it is possible to get an early harvest.
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