Description and characteristics of tomato Hidalgo F1, reviews, photos
Mid-season (105-110 days from germination to ripening), determinate, racemose tomato hybrid for open ground and film shelters.
The bush is 0.5-0.6 meters high and requires tying to a support and partial pinching. The leaf is large and green. The inflorescence is simple.
Basic qualities of fruits
The fruits are elongated-cylindrical, smooth, dense, red in color at maturity, weighing 100-120 grams, excellent (for a hybrid) taste, with a strong skin. These tomatoes are excellent for whole-fruit canning and preparing canned food in their own juice (the skin peels off easily).
The value of the hybrid : intensive early harvest yield, excellent transportability and keeping quality of the fruit.
Early ripening tomato, large-fruited
Gelena F1, a universal hybrid for open ground and greenhouses, can be proud of these qualities.
It will appeal to those gardeners for whom it is important to get an early harvest. The fruits are consumed fresh, for pickles, winter preparations, making pasta and sauces.
A determinate bush, up to 1 m high, needs support and formative pruning. Characterized by dense green foliage. The first simple inflorescences are formed after the 7th leaf, the next ones - every 2 leaves. The peduncle has an articulation.
- tomato weight - 120 - 135 g;
- excellent taste;
- the fruit is round, dense, slightly ribbed, red, without green, with 4 or more nests;
- time to ripening is 85 – 90 days;
- resistant to fungal diseases.
5 – 6 clusters of 6 tomatoes each are formed on the bush.
Harvest dates are from early July to September. Productivity in open ground is up to 4 - 5, in greenhouses - 16 - 18 kg/m².
Features of cultivation, planting and care
We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. It is recommended to place up to 5 plants per meter of plot.
Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
Formation of low-growing tomatoes, tying and protection from diseases on video
If you grew Hidalgo f1 tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of fruits like in your climate? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of a bush or individual fruits of this hybrid to the comment. Thank you!
Your reviews of the Hidalgo tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this hybrid more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.
Russian breeders bred Hidalgo and Hidalgo sugar f1 tomatoes, which, based on their descriptions, reviews and photos of the culture, have proven their great demand today.
Features of agricultural technology of the yellow-fruited variety, reviews from summer residents
Tomato seedlings are planted in the ground. Sowing seeds at the end of February. Young specimens will be ready for transplanting under shelter by mid-May, and into an open area in the garden - in early June. The first ripe berries will appear on the clusters at the turn of June and July.
Flower bed design. TOP 10 simple and effective techniques
- choose the light and warm side of the greenhouse or open bed (southwest or southeast);
- place on 1 sq. m 4-5 plants;
- planting pattern: 50x70 cm;
- Tomatoes are spreading plants, so provide each stem with strong support.
There are fewer reviews about this hybrid than about the older red-fruited Hidalgo F1. Siberian gardeners are trying to plant yellow tomatoes. Olga from Novosibirsk region. preparing seeds for planting at his dacha in 2019. Gardeners are still just getting acquainted with Hidalgo sugar F1. It has attractive characteristics, especially high yield and a taste unique to yellow-fruited varieties.
Description of the variety Hidalgo f1
The Ildago f1 variety has been the most popular among gardeners and gardeners since 2021. The hybrid was bred by Russian breeders. Due to its productivity and excellent taste, it was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for universal breeding.
Description of the bush
On average, the Ildago bush reaches 0.5 m in height, rarely 0.8 m. Therefore, it does not require gartering or pinching, with rare exceptions. The inflorescences of the bush are simple, the leaves are large and green.
Description of the fruit
Tomatoes of the Ildago variety have an elongated cylindrical shape, slightly pointed at the end. The weight of the fruit reaches 110 g and has a bright red hue. The tomato skin is hard, strong, and elastic. The pulp of the fruit has a wonderful tomato aroma, tastes velvety, and is very juicy.
Productivity and keeping quality
The variety is high-yielding. With proper care, you can get a harvest of 25 kg from one square meter. The fruits themselves are dense and strong, so they are perfect for long-term storage.
Purpose
The variety is intended for both raw consumption and canning. Tomato is versatile in use.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has proven itself well among gardeners and gardeners and very quickly became popular. But, like all fruit crops, the Ildago f1 tomato has its advantages and disadvantages.
- resistant to diseases;
- has a long shelf life;
- does not lose its quality during long-term transportation;
- has excellent productivity;
- able to withstand temporary climatic changes well.
- under prolonged unfavorable climatic conditions, the bush is susceptible to diseases.
Greenhouse conditions
In the Urals, the Yenisei hybrid is recommended to be grown under cover. The tomato is much more productive and larger than its counterparts in the garden. Plants are tied up immediately after planting, and subsequently they are pinched. The growing system is similar to that described for the vegetable garden, taking into account the following circumstances:
- For better pollination, plants are periodically shaken or a brush is used.
- The temperature of tomatoes varies between 20 – 30 °C.
- To prevent fungal diseases caused by high humidity, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated.
- Fertilize the soil weekly.
With this care, the first vegetables can be enjoyed in July.
Vegetable growers advise: in the fall, you can speed up the ripening of the last fruits by pinching the ends of the branches and removing small, defective specimens.
In a summer resident's assortment, it is desirable to have tomatoes that differ in purpose, use, and ripening time - salad, for canning, pickling, early, late varieties. The family will have vegetables all year. These requirements are fully met by the consumer properties of the considered hybrids included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. With proper agricultural technology, the productivity will please the summer resident. All that remains is to choose varieties in accordance with personal taste preference.
Description of the variety Hidalgo sugar f1
Determinate mid-season hybrid tomato variety, medium-sized. The first harvest can be obtained 105-110 days after sowing the seeds.
Description of the bush
Bushes 55-60 cm high, rarely 80 cm, spreading. The stem is knotty and thick. The leaves are green, large, and sparsely located on the stem. There can be 5-7 fruits in a bunch.
Description of the fruit
Tomatoes are bright yellow, orange in color, cylindrical in shape with a slightly pointed tip. The weight of the fruit reaches 90 g. The skin has a thin, smooth structure. The pulp is sugary, sweet in taste, medium density.
Productivity and keeping quality
The tomato can rightfully be called high-yielding. From one bush, with proper care, it is possible to collect 5-7 kg of quality fruits. The first harvest is expected in mid-June. The variety is very convenient because ripening occurs gradually. Tomatoes can be stored for up to six months if placed in a dark, cool basement.
Purpose
The fruits are distinguished by a small number of seeds, which makes them especially valuable in the preparation of certain preparations, such as juices, purees and tomato pastes. It is widely used in cooking. They are used in any dishes, perfect for canning and preparations.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has undeniable advantages that can be considered advantages over other varieties of tomatoes.
- the variety is resistant to pests and diseases;
- easy to care for;
- The bush has a small size, which allows it to be grown even in small areas;
- has excellent taste;
- universal in use;
- with proper storage, fruits can be preserved for up to six months;
- transports well without losing its presentation.
Features of cultivation in soil
The hybrid is demanding of sunlight, heat, and agricultural technology. Sow 2 months before planting in the garden. The seeds are treated against pests and diseases; no pre-soaking is required. Germination temperature 22 – 25 °C. Plants dive when the first pair of leaves appears. They are planted in the garden when the threat of frost has passed (May - June).
The gap between plants is 50 cm, attachment to a peg is required.
During the summer, tomatoes are weeded, planted, and watered. Proper watering will help avoid late blight. Use warm, settled water, water in the morning or evening at the root, avoiding moisture on the foliage. Watering is especially necessary before flowering and ripening. During the season they are fed several times with complex fertilizer.
General characteristics of the variety
Tomato Hidalgo sugar f1 belongs to the category of mid-season varieties with limited bush growth. After full ripening, the height of the bush is 55-60 cm, in rare cases it reaches 75-80 cm. The stem is thick and knotty, the branches are spreading. The leaves are sparse and large, dark green in color. Clusters of 5-7 berries are tied, the size of which gradually decreases from the bottom to the top of the bush.
- The fruits are small but beautiful, attractive with their shape and color.
- The average weight is 100-110 g, the shape is elongated.
- The color of tomatoes is orange.
- Their taste is sweet and pronounced.
- The pulp is moderately dense, the skin is thin, strong, and easily separated.
- The yield is up to 7-7.5 kg per bush, garter is required.
- Tomatoes tolerate transportation and storage well.
- When stored in a dark and cold basement, they can retain commercial quality for up to six months.
In cooking, tomatoes are used to prepare a wide variety of dishes. The fruits are served fresh and delicious juice is made from them. Tomatoes are also good for canning.
The variety is resistant to infectious and fungal diseases. Plants tolerate sudden changes in weather well, but prolonged rainfall and dampness can cause the development of blossom end rot. The appearance of brown spot is extremely rare.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The tomato has a rare quality for determinants. Its fruiting is gradual. The ripening of even one bush lasts for several weeks. This will appeal to people who eat the harvest fresh.
Other advantages of tomato:
- Very high yield. 5-7 kg are harvested from a bush, depending on growing conditions.
- Excellent taste for a hybrid: moderately sweet, sugary.
- Beneficial features. Tomatoes contain a high dose of beta-carotene and a minimal proportion of allergens.
- Culinary versatility. The harvest is used for sauce processing, juices, fresh salad cuts, and whole-fruit pickling in jars.
- Low susceptibility to typical tomato diseases: verticillium and TMV.
- Tomato resistance to negative weather factors.
- Even sized tomatoes. Also, all the fruits on the bush will be approximately the same in shape.
- Excellent keeping quality. In a dark basement, the crop can be stored for up to 5-6 months. The tomato is transportable.
Disadvantages of culture:
- it is impossible to collect seed for the next season;
- stems need to be tied to a support;
- low resistance to late blight and brown spot.
Reliable hero of Chelyabinsk selection
The mid-season, super-large-fruited tomato Yenisei F1 corresponds to this definition. The weight of a bright, smooth tomato with pulp that melts in your mouth reaches 500 g or more. This “heavyweight” is served fresh, in a salad, and it’s nice to drink a glass of juice. It is not suitable for canning whole fruits due to its large size. The main advantage of the hybrid is the abundant harvest of products.
Basic indicators:
- Average height is up to 1.5 m.
- Attractive bush habit.
- The period from germination to ripe tomatoes lasts 110 - 120 days.
- Correct fruit shape, fine grain, excellent balanced taste.
- Easy adaptation to changing environmental conditions, resistance to late blight.
Every summer resident dreams of a combination of such qualities - the characteristics are impressive, they inspire respect and admiration. High productivity is not hindered by poor lighting and cool summers.
