Farmers who grow tomatoes always have big plans - abundant harvests, high quality fruits, and the possibility of sale. And also preparations for the winter - pickles, juices, pastes. Russian Empire F1, like no other variety, is ideal for realizing ideas.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-season | Reds | Average | Hybrid | Plum-shaped or oval |
What is the species
The characteristics and description of the variety are an excellent help for the summer resident; with its help, you can choose the right place for cultivation. Choose the right agricultural techniques to obtain the maximum yield.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Height: 2 m.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Number of tomatoes per brush: 6–9 pcs.
- Ripening time: 110–115 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: elongated cream.
- Weight: 110–130 g.
- Color: red.
- Taste: excellent.
- Density: high.
- Number of cameras: 2 pcs.
- Transportability: high.
- Shelf life: 1 month.
Characteristics and description of the variety
The tomato is the property of the SeDeK agricultural company. At her suggestion, it was included in the State Register in 2010. The originator recommends the crop for all regions of the country where farming can be done. The Russian Empire's breeders identified film greenhouses as the priority place for growing tomatoes. It is also possible to plant the hybrid in open ground, but the yield in this case will be lower.
The manufacturer classified the tomato as a royal one, which is indicated not only by the name, but also by the characteristics of the plant. The bush often exceeds 2 m. It is powerful, semi-spreading, medium-leafed, literally hung with fruits. Representatives of the Sedek company advise planting the tomato in the center of the greenhouse so that it becomes a landmark of the greenhouse.
The number of fruiting clusters on one bush is from 6 to 9 pieces. Each contains 6-8 tomatoes. The skin is thick and durable. The taste of tomatoes is rated as good.
Attention! The hybrid specification indicated in the State Register is salad type. In fact, the fruits are ideal for processing and whole-fruit preservation (due to their convenient shape and high dry matter content).
According to ripening time | By type of growth | By type of use | By growing method | Fruit weight (g) | Productivity (kg/m2) | Fetal characteristics |
| Mid-ripe (110-115 days) | Indeterminate (2-2.5 m) | Universal | For film greenhouses, open ground | 130-150 | 8-9 in open-air beds, up to 18-22 in a greenhouse | Bright red, elongated oval, smooth, dense, fleshy, number of nests - 2 |
Planting and care
Seeds for seedlings are sown 2 months before planting in the ground; it is advisable to correlate them with the climatic conditions of the region of residence. At the phase of appearance of 2 true leaves, a dive is carried out.
It is recommended to harden the seedlings 7–10 days in advance. This is done as follows. The first day she is taken outside for 20 minutes, gradually this time increases to 1 day. This procedure will strengthen the plants and reduce stress when transplanting to a permanent location.
It is recommended to tie them to supports and remove the stepsons.
Up to 6 bushes are planted per 1 m2. It is recommended to form into two stems. It should be fed at least twice with complex fertilizers. Weeding, hilling, loosening and watering are no different.
Growing
- Before sowing seeds, they must be disinfected. You can use a weak solution of manganese, in which the seeds should be soaked for 10 to 15 minutes. To improve ripening time and a good harvest, seeds can be soaked in a growth stimulator.
- Tomatoes are sown 2 months before transferring to open ground. Some time after the appearance of the second leaf, the sprouts are picked. Each tomato is placed in a separate container. This could be a peat pot or a plastic glass.
- 7–10 days before transplanting to a permanent place of growth, the seedlings are hardened off. She is taken outside for a while. Sometimes they open the window and ventilate the room. Staying outside starts at 20 minutes. Afterwards the time is increased and brought to one day. At night, the plant is removed again.
- Up to 6 tomato bushes are placed per 1m2. Form a plant into 2 stems. Fertilizing should be carried out 2 - 3 times per season with mineral fertilizers containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. But not less often.
- During growth, the plant should be tied up. Due to the tall stem, the tomato needs additional fixation and support. It is important to carry out weeding in a timely manner, removing weeds. It is important to loosen the soil, mulch and water. However, you should not overwater the crop, otherwise the root system will begin to rot, and subsequently the entire plant.
- If a tomato grows in a greenhouse or greenhouse, it is important to ventilate the room daily, thereby drying the tomato bushes, preventing fungal diseases from developing.
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Harvest volume and application
The number of fruits that a plant can produce determines the choice of summer residents. The higher the yield, the more famous the variety is. From 1 m2 you can harvest up to 9 kg of tomatoes.
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They are used to prepare fresh salads and soups. Perfect for canning, including whole fruit. They are also processed and used in the preparation of tomato juice, paste and sauces.
Fruit
The shape of the tomato is oblong, reminiscent of a plum or even a pepper. Bright red color. Has a great tomato taste. One tomato has two seed chambers. The weight of one vegetable ranges from 110 to 130 g. When picked, it can be stored for up to 1 month. It tolerates transportation well over long distances.
The tomato has elongated, cream-shaped fruits of bright red color and an elongated spout. At maturity they are orange-red in color. The fruits are medium in size and grow up to 150 grams. Tomatoes are characterized by their versatility. They are used both for fresh salads and for preservation. Gardeners have noticed that delicious recipes are obtained by pickling such vegetables.
When preserved, the fruit does not lose its properties and does not burst due to its dense peel. In addition, these tomatoes are characterized by good keeping quality and transportability. Often, the variety is used for commercial purposes because the fruits have a good appearance for a long time.
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Positive and negative aspects of the variety
The first criterion when choosing a variety is the presence of good characteristics. A large number of disadvantages will lead to a decrease in demand for tomatoes.
Pros:
- Productivity.
- Unpretentiousness.
- The fruits last a long time and tolerate transportation well.
- Resistant to some diseases.
Minuses:
- The need for plant formation.
- Seeds collected independently do not inherit parental genes.
Disease susceptibility
The “Russian Empire” tomato is immune to verticillium and fusarium. Insect pests should be treated in a timely manner with special preparations.
It tolerates many common diseases well. The tomato is resistant to verticillium and fusarium. It is necessary to promptly prevent the invasion of parasites: aphids, Colorado potato beetles, mole crickets, slugs and cicadas. To do this, you need to spray the foliage. Loosen the soil, adding sawdust and ash.
You can fumigate the bushes. To do this, make a fire next to the tomatoes using a large amount of foliage or use a smoke bomb.
Opinions of summer residents regarding Russian Empire tomatoes
Reviews about the tomato “Russian Empire” f1 will help any gardener make a choice and understand how to grow tomatoes correctly.
- Elena. I really liked the tomatoes, the description matched. Will definitely grow more.
- Eve. Grows for 3 years. Particularly because they are best suited for canning. But tomatoes are also delicious fresh.
- Galina. I was amazed by the high yield and taste of fresh fruits.
- Tatiana. I grew it for the first time and formed it into one stem. The fruits turned out to be large for canning. Next year he will try to form two stems.
- Hope. Despite the bad weather, it produced an excellent harvest. Will definitely plant it again.
“Russian Empire” is a hybrid, so many summer residents prefer to buy it. He is not afraid of diseases, the weather is not a hindrance, he still produces a harvest.
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I'm delighted with this variety! I have never planted hybrids, but I will buy seeds - they are worth it! I planted seedlings in early May in a greenhouse. I already have my own planting skills: I put fertilizers in the hole - mineral and organic matter, I water the hole very heavily, first the hole, and then the whole bed. A week later I hill up and tie up the seedling. In the future, I periodically feed the seedlings, alternating fertilizers, and water them frequently. I don’t loosen the soil - I cover it with mowed grass and add compost. The bushes are growing - a sight for sore eyes! I always plant it in 1 stem, removing all the stepsons. The plant does not get sick, bears a lot of fruit, 5 tomatoes per bunch - this is the smallest! The harvest is excellent, a bucket per bush and the taste is super!
Empire is easy to grow; even novice gardeners can handle it. The ripening of the crop does not occur simultaneously; on one bush there are tomatoes of different degrees of maturity. The bushes are very powerful and tall, with abundant foliage and a large number of stepsons. Every 2 weeks you have to remove excess shoots and leaves. I do this only in dry, sunny weather, so that the wounds on the trunk do not get infected. This way healing happens faster. Self-harvesting seeds is impossible, since the variety is hybrid. There are no difficulties in purchasing seed material. Seeds are available in all specialized stores. The best qualities of the variety appear when planted in a greenhouse. I harvest in a heated greenhouse all year round. Lack of lighting does not affect the formation of ovaries and taste. The root system is developed, growing both in depth and in width. Close planting of plants is impossible, per 1 sq. I place 3-4 units per meter. The weight of ripe tomatoes is average, they are well suited for whole canning. The taste and aroma are classic, the balance of sugar and sourness is optimal. If the harvest is not harvested in a timely manner, the skin will not crack.
This variety of tomatoes requires special attention. Since the bushes grow with long lashes, these lashes need to be tied up. Supports are needed 2 meters high; as they grow, the bushes need to be pinched - otherwise there will be a lot of branches, and there will be fewer tomatoes on them than we would like, and they will be small. If you apply fertilizer, it increases the yield well. Even before planting the seedlings, we add humus and dig up the area. We change the area for planting every 2 years - we plant it after cabbage or legumes. During the summer season, we fertilize with mineral fertilizers or something organic. I usually leave bird droppings for 24 hours at the rate of 1 liter per bucket of water and then water it with a mug, 0.5 liters per bush. I noticed that if you mulch the soil, the weeds bother you less, you have to walk around the garden with a hoe less often, and you don’t have to water it as often. I plant seedlings sparingly - 2 bushes per 1 square meter. Ripe tomatoes are bright pink in color, slightly flattened in shape. Tomato paste from this variety is of good quality - thick, with a slight sourness. I also tried making juice, but it was too thick. The variety is early, it begins to ripen from the end of June. The tomatoes ripen together.
Features of cultivation
Growing seedlings
As with other tomatoes, the healthiest and most productive bushes can be obtained from seedlings. It is necessary to prepare seeds for sowing from the second half of March.
The first leaves after planting will appear within 8-10 days. Seedlings require sunlight and watering.
Transplanting seedlings
According to the characteristics, approximately 2 months after emergence, the strongest and healthiest seedlings can be transplanted.
Until this moment, the seedlings must be accustomed to conditions outside the home and hardened off outside in the fresh air.
When relocating seedlings to a permanent place of growth, fertilizers must be added to the soil, or peat, humus or wood ash must be added to the soil. Simultaneously with replanting, a strong stick should be installed near each hole to tie up the bush during growth.
A well-developed root system is responsible for the vitality and strength of the bushes. Therefore, the mandatory rules of care include only regular watering, removing weeds and feeding the bushes 3 times during the summer: during the growing season, flowering and during fruiting.
Tatyana Orlova (Vasilidchenko) (candidate of agricultural sciences):
Tomatoes, especially those grown in protected soil, need more frequent feeding than 3 times during the growing season. The duration of their fruiting period is sometimes up to 2-3 months. To prevent newly laid fruits from becoming smaller, during fruiting the tomato plants are fed not once, but 2-3 times. And the total number of feedings can reach 5-6.
Tomatoes respond favorably to mullein infusion and complex additives.
Growing seedlings
Knowing some of the characteristics of the variety, it is not difficult to grow these tomatoes. They produce a good harvest from seedlings. After sowing the seeds in a special container, they can be planted in open soil within two months. For most regions of Russia, this is from the second half of May for greenhouses. You can start preparing seedlings as early as March (from the 15th).
To plant in the soil, the seedlings must be strong, with formed green leaves. The average height of the stem before planting is 22 cm. It is better to first feed the soil with organic fertilizers or humus. After planting, the soil can be mulched with straw or peat. Regular fertilization and watering will ensure an excellent harvest.
These tomatoes ripen better in a greenhouse. There it is possible to maintain the required air humidity and temperature. "Raspberry Empire F1" grows well at 24°C and 60% humidity around the clock. A stable microclimate is the key to the growth of good, selected tomatoes without diseases.
But by choosing good and high-quality seeds, you can grow fragrant fruits in open soil. Agro offers only high-quality tomato seed for cultivation throughout Russia. Tested seeds are a guarantee of harvest quality.
Additional work for disinfection is not required for seeds of this variety, since they have already passed the preliminary stages of cleaning. Agro is passionate about the quality of its seeds.
Fill the container intended for seedlings with moist soil and make holes to a depth of 2 centimeters. Set the distance between the grooves to 2-3 centimeters. Place the seeds in them and lightly sprinkle them with soil.
The first leaves will begin to appear in about a week. If the seedlings were fixed too close to each other, then you will need to pick them into a larger container.
In an approximate period of 70 days, a plant with formed flower clusters will appear in front of you. This will indicate that the tomato is ready for planting in a greenhouse or open ground.
