Torbay tomato F1: characteristics and description of the variety

The tomato, which will be discussed now, is considered a novelty. The homeland of the hybrid is Holland, where it was bred by breeders in 2010. In Our Country, the Torbay F1 tomato was registered in 2012. The hybrid is intended for cultivation in the open and closed way. In a fairly short time, the culture has become popular among lovers of pink tomatoes. The farmer also speaks well of the tomato.

Hybrid characteristics

It is more correct to begin the description and characterization of the Torbay tomato variety with the fact that the culture bears fruits in which a pink hue dominates in the color of the skin. Many vegetable growers usually prefer red tomatoes because of the higher yield. However, pink tomatoes are considered tastier. Their yield is less, but the fruits are usually larger.

This is just the main feature of the hybrid, but now let’s take a closer look at the Torbay tomato and its characteristics:

• In terms of ripening, the culture belongs to the group of medium-early tomatoes. From the moment of sowing Torbay seeds, at least 110 days will pass until the first ripe fruits appear on the bushes. In greenhouse cultivation, fruiting can stretch until October.
• The tomato is considered determinant. The structure of the bush is standard. The height of the plant depends on where it grows. In the open-air garden, the length of the stems is limited to 80 cm. In greenhouse conditions, intensive tomato growth is observed. The Torbay bush is able to stretch up to 1,5 m high. Sometimes a plant formed by one stem grows up to 2 m in height.
• Torbay tomato is characterized as a powerful plant. Bushes grow spreading, densely covered with foliage. This is a positive feature of the hybrid. With an open method of growing, dense foliage covers the fruits from the scorching rays of the sun, which are especially dangerous for pink tomatoes. The tomato does not get burned. However, strong thickening delays the ripening of the fetus. Here, the grower must himself regulate the structure of the bush by removing stepchildren and extra leaves.
• Torbay is a hybrid, which suggests that breeders have instilled immunity in him, protecting the plant from common diseases. Reading about tomato Torbay F1 reviews of vegetable growers, most often there is information that the hybrid is not affected by root and top rot. The plant is resistant to verticillium wilt, as well as Fusarium. Despite the resistance of the tomato to diseases, do not neglect preventive measures. They are especially in demand during the outbreak of the epidemic.
• The yield of Torbay depends on the quality of the soil, the care of the crop and the place of growth. Usually one bush brings from 4,7 to 6 kg of tomatoes. It is recommended to plant seedlings according to the scheme 60 × 35 cm. Given that 1 m² 4 bushes grow, it is easy to calculate the total tomato yield from the entire garden.

Domestic gardeners fell in love with Torbay precisely for its yield, which exceeds the standard indicators characteristic of pink tomatoes. However, the taste was not affected. Torbay is delicious, like all pink-fruited tomatoes. The combination of these two important characteristics appealed even to large manufacturers. Many farmers have already begun to grow Torbay for commercial purposes.

Returning to the timing of ripening, it should be noted that 110 days are counted from sowing seeds. Tomatoes are usually grown from seedlings. So, if we count from the moment of its disembarkation, then the ripening of the first fruits occurs in 70–75 days. The more stems left on the bush, the longer the fruiting stretches. Here you need to be individually guided by weather conditions and the place where the tomato grows.

In the southern regions, with an open method of growing, the fruiting of Torbay can be stretched until October. Then the gardener has the opportunity to eat fresh tomatoes from the garden in the fall. But for the middle band, the open method of growing a hybrid will not bring such results. October is already cold here. There may even be frost at night. It is possible to stretch fruiting until October only with greenhouse cultivation of tomato.

Pros and cons of a pink hybrid

It is necessary to take into account not only the description of the Torbay F1 tomato, reviews, photos, but it is also worth considering the positive as well as negative features of the culture. Knowing all the pros and cons of the hybrid, it will be easier for the vegetable grower to decide whether this tomato is suitable for him.

Review let’s start with the good qualities:

• Torbay is characterized by a friendly ovary of fruits. The same is true for their maturation. The vegetable grower is given the opportunity to collect the maximum number of ripe tomatoes at a time.
• The yield is lower than that of red-fruited tomatoes, but higher than that of pink-fruited tomatoes.
• High resistance to diseases is characteristic of most hybrids, and Torbay is no exception.
• Excellent taste combined with a good presentation make the hybrid popular among vegetable growers who grow tomatoes for sale.
• The fruits grow even and all are almost the same size.
• Green tomatoes with the onset of cold weather can be sent to the basement. There they will ripen quietly without losing their taste.

The disadvantages of Torbay include labor costs during cultivation. The hybrid is very fond of loose soil, regular watering, top dressing, need a stepson and tying the stems to the trellis. You can ignore some of these procedures, but then the vegetable grower will not receive the harvest promised by the breeders.

Description of the fetus

In continuation of the description of the Torbay tomato, it is worth considering the fruit itself in more detail. After all, it is for the sake of it that culture is grown. In addition to the predominance of a pink hue in color, the fruits of the hybrid have the following characteristics:

• Fruits of spherical shape have a flattened top and an area near the stalk. There is a slight ribbing on the walls.
• The average fruit weight varies between 170–210 g. With good feeding, large tomatoes weighing up to 250 g can grow.
• The number of seed chambers inside the pulp is usually 4-5 pieces. The grains are small and few.
• The taste of tomato is sweet and sour. Sweetness prevails more, which makes the tomato tasty.
• The content of solids in tomato pulp is not more than 6%.

Separately, it is worth characterizing the skin of a tomato. It is quite dense and protects the walls of the fetus from cracking during transportation. The small size allows whole fruits to be preserved in jars. Here, the skin also prevents cracking of the walls during heat treatment. She does not even wrinkle and remains as shiny and smooth.

On the video you can better learn about the characteristics of Torbay:

Peculiarities of growing

There is nothing special about growing Torbay. Crop care consists of the same actions that are used for most hybrids. There are three main requirements for Torbay:

• The full return of the crop with an open method of cultivation can be expected only in the southern regions, where a warm climate prevails.
• In the middle lane, you can do without a greenhouse. In order to get the maximum yield of tomatoes, plants are provided with shelter from a film or agrofiber.
• For the northern regions, the open method of growing Torbay is not suitable. The tomato will have time to give the crop only in the greenhouse. Moreover, the vegetable grower will still have to take care of heating. Sowing seeds for seedlings occurs according to the same rules applicable to all tomatoes:
• The time for sowing seeds is set aside for the end of February and the beginning of March. Here it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the climate of the region and the method of growing tomatoes, that is, in a greenhouse or in the open. The manufacturer always indicates the sowing time of tomatoes on the package. These recommendations should be followed.
• Containers for growing tomato seedlings are plastic containers, cups, pots or any other suitable container. Stores sell cassettes that allow you to grow a large number of seedlings.
• Tomato grains are immersed in the soil to a depth of 1–1,5 cm. The soil is sprayed from above with water from a spray bottle. The container is covered with a film until shoots appear.
• Until the germination of tomatoes, the air temperature is maintained within 25–27^оC. After the appearance of sprouts, the film is removed from the container, and the temperature is lowered to 20^оC.

  

• Not later than a week before planting in the ground, tomato seedlings are hardened. Plants are first taken out into the shade. After adaptation, the tomatoes are placed in the sun.

Torbay loves loose, slightly acidic soil. Seedlings are planted according to the scheme 60×35 cm. About 10 g of superphosphate is added to each well.

An adult tomato needs no less care than seedlings required. Torbay belongs to the determinant tomatoes, but the bush grows tall. The plant must be tied to a trellis, otherwise, under the weight of the fruit, it will fall to the ground. If this is not done, there is a risk of breaking the stems. From contact with the ground, the fruits will begin to rot.

The formation of a bush is important for obtaining productivity. How to do this, you can see in the photo. Torbay form a maximum of 2 stems, but the fruits are smaller and ripen longer. It is optimal to form a tomato in 1 stalk. The fruits will be larger and ripen faster. However, with this formation, the height of the bush usually increases.

Torbay loves top dressing at the initial stage. At this time, the tomato has a large need for potassium and phosphorus. Adult tomato bushes are usually fed only with organic matter.

As a preventive measure of diseases, it is necessary to observe watering and fertilizing regimes, as well as constantly loosen the soil. In the event that a tomato is damaged by a black leg, the plant will only have to be removed, and the soil treated with a fungicide. The drug Confidor will help fight the whitefly. You can get rid of spider mites or aphids with a weak solution of washing soap.

Reviews

Growing a hybrid at home is easy. And now let’s read the reviews of vegetable growers about Torbay tomato.