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The Jackpot tomato is a newly bred hybrid with a very high yield. Adapts well to different weather conditions. Differs in high immunity to a number of diseases. Agrotechnics of cultivation is standard.
History of breeding
Tomato Jackpot is a novelty of recent seasons. It was bred in 2019 by breeders of the agricultural company Partner (it is also the originator). It is a hybrid of the first generation (F1), so seeds collected on their own will not produce a crop. Seed material should be purchased annually.
The culture is not included in the register of breeding achievements. However, the hybrid has already managed to spread among many summer residents. It is valued for its very high yield, reaching 22 kg per square meter. This is where the name “Jackpot” comes from.
Description of the variety of tomato Jack Pot F1
Jackpot tomatoes are a determinate type plant. During the season, the bush reaches 110-120 cm, after which the growth goes to the side shoots. Inflorescences of a simple type. The first of them is formed above the sixth or seventh sheet, further brushes are laid, alternating through one or two sheets. The leaves are green, large.
The Jackpot tomato belongs to the super-early (ultra-early) hybrids. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to the stage of technical ripeness, it takes from 85 to 90 days. 7-8 fruits are formed on each brush. Tomatoes have a cylindrical shape, an elegant spout at the end. The color is rich red, the average weight is from 45 to 50 g. The walls are not too thick and not thin.
The fruits are small, grow in clusters
Each Jackpot tomato has two chambers, all filled with seeds. The fruits ripen on a branch, hang for a long time, and can be picked immediately with brushes. Ripening in a dark place is not required. The pulp is moderately juicy, with pronounced sweetness and slight sourness, the taste is quite pleasant, harmonious.
Characteristics of tomato Jack Pot F1
Jackpot F1 hybrids are characterized by very high yields, which are quite achievable even with standard care. It is best to grow a crop in a greenhouse, but even in the open field, you can achieve good performance.
Jackpot tomato yield
One of the main characteristics of Jackpot tomatoes is yield. The indicator reaches record values of 20-22 kg from 1 m2 and more, which corresponds to 5-5,5 kg per plant (planting density – four bushes per square meter). This is significantly higher than many other varieties.
The high yield is due to the fact that the hybrid has a good set, resistant to adverse weather conditions, diseases and pests. Even if you grow a Jackpot tomato in the open field, the harvest will be quite large.
Disease and pest resistance
Jackpot tomato, like many other hybrids, has good resistance to a number of diseases, including:
- verticillosis;
- fusariosis;
- brown spotting;
- tomato mosaic virus.
With excessive watering, it can suffer from rot. Also, the invasion of aphids, scoops, whiteflies and other pests is not excluded. Therefore, Jackpot tomato plantings should be periodically inspected and, if necessary, treated with fungicides, insecticides or folk remedies.
Ways to use
You can grow Jackpot tomatoes for fresh consumption. They are quite tasty and juicy, used for salads, appetizers, first and second courses. Due to their miniature size and strong skin, tomatoes are well suited for whole-fruit canning – pickles, pickling. They keep their shape and taste.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato Jackpot
The main advantage of the hybrid is a very high yield. However, this is not the only advantage. The culture is characterized by unpretentiousness and good immunity, which makes it possible to grow it in different regions. Tomatoes grow miniature, almost the same size, so they are ideal for whole-fruit canning.
The crop has a record yield
Pros:
- early ripening;
- does not require dosing;
- undemanding to care;
- resistance to adverse weather and a number of diseases;
- early ripening;
- good transportability and keeping quality.
Cons:
- the taste is somewhat worse than that of the varieties;
- seeds have to be purchased annually;
- seeds are relatively expensive;
- bushes need to stepchild and tie to a support.
Features of growing tomato Jackpot
Growing a Jackpot tomato is easy. The terms and rules for planting seeds for seedlings, as well as care in the open field, are standard.
When and how to plant Jackpot tomato seedlings
Since the hybrid is early, planting seeds for seedlings should be planned for the period from mid-March to early April (Urals, Siberia). At the same time, in the south, planting seeds in open ground is allowed in early May. If you grow seedlings, you can start planting in early March.
Agrotechnics for growing Jackpot tomato seedlings is standard. First you need to prepare boxes, containers and soil. It is purchased in a store or prepared in advance from garden soil mixed with humus, black peat and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Soak Jackpot tomato seeds for several hours in Epin or another stimulant.
- Deepen by 1 cm with an interval of 4 cm.
- Spray from a spray bottle, cover with a film with holes. Clean in a warm place (temperature 24-26 degrees).
- After the emergence of seedlings, remove the film, and after the formation of 2-3 leaves, dive into peat pots.
- Two weeks before transplantation, start hardening. To do this, the containers are taken out to the balcony or to the street.
Transplantation in open ground
The transplantation of Jackpot tomato seedlings is planned for mid-May (in Siberia – for the second half of the month), when there will be no return frosts. They are distributed according to the scheme 60 * 40 cm so that four plants are planted on each square meter. The depth of the holes is 10-15 cm – the roots in them should fit freely.
Bushes are placed at a distance of 40 cm from each other
How to Care for Jackpot Tomatoes
To grow strong, productive Jack Pot F1 tomatoes, as in the photo, summer residents in the reviews recommend adhering to the basic rules of agricultural technology:
- Watering 2-3 times a week.
- Top dressing with complex fertilizer a few days after transplantation, then every 10 days. During the fruiting period, it is recommended to carry out foliar treatment with a solution of boric acid (1 g per 1 liter of hot water).
- When growing in a greenhouse, periodically ventilate it, especially during the heat.
- The garter of the bushes is mandatory, because the branches sag under the weight of the crop.
- Stepping is also necessary – you need to leave a few main stems, and remove the rest. Otherwise, there will be a lot of tomatoes, but they will be too small.
Pest and disease control
Jackpot tomato hybrid has good immunity to common diseases. Since it is impossible to completely exclude disease damage, after transplanting seedlings, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment with any fungicide:
- Bordeaux liquid;
- “RAW”;
- “Profit”;
- “Maksim”;
- “Ordan”.
When aphids, spider mites and other pests are found, Jackpot tomato bushes are treated with home remedies, for example, infusion of tobacco dust, wormwood, celandine decoction, infusion of onion peel, garlic cloves and greens. In extreme cases, one spraying with an insecticide can be carried out:
- “Decis”;
- “Biotlin”;
- “Green soap”;
- “Vertimek”;
- Fitoverm.
If Jackpot tomatoes are grown outdoors, it is better to spray them in the evening or in the morning, in calm and dry weather.
The fruits have time to ripen on the branches
Conclusion
Tomato Jackpot can be called one of the best among the novelties of recent years. Despite the fact that the seeds are more expensive than a number of other varieties, the investment pays off many times over. Even with standard care, 3-50 kg of delicious tomatoes can be harvested from a small bed of 70 m². You can learn about how Jackpot tomato bushes grow and the rules for caring for them in the video.
Reviews of gardeners about Jackpot tomatoes
