Tomato Leopold F1: reviews, photos, yield

Ultra-early ripening hybrid tomato "Leopold": characteristics and advantages of the variety

One of a number of ultra-early ripening tomato hybrids, included in the State Register in Russia.
Tomato variety "Leopold F1". Gardeners and farmers will be interested in its early ripening. It will allow gardeners to harvest before late blight spreads on their plots, and it will be of interest to farmers from the point of early filling of the tomato market.

Tomato "Leopold": description of the variety

Fruit characteristics

Photo Features of cultivation Video

The tomato is ultra-early ripening; the time for harvesting the first ripened fruits occurs 88-93 days after planting the seeds. Recommended for cultivation in open ground, when forming a bush with 2-3 stems. In greenhouses it shows the best results when growing a bush with one stem.

Attention: do not take seeds from hybrid tomatoes for subsequent plantings. At best, they will show the performance of the parent varieties, those from which the hybrid was bred. The bush is of a determinate type, reaches a height of about 70-90 centimeters in open ridges, in a greenhouse it grows 10-20 centimeters higher

There is a medium amount of leaves, the usual shape for a tomato, dark green in color.

The bush is of a determinate type, reaches a height of about 70-90 centimeters in open ridges, in a greenhouse it grows 10-20 centimeters higher. There are a medium number of leaves, the usual shape for tomatoes, dark green in color.

Tomato "Leopold F1" shows high resistance to tomato mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, and late blight. Resistance to cold weather is also high. Even with temperature changes, it shows good flowering and fruit setting abilities. It stands out from a number of hybrids due to the friendly yield of ripened tomatoes.

The hybrid shows low maintenance requirements and does not require the removal of stepsons. Gardeners advise tying up a bush that may fall under the weight of the formed fruits.

Advantages of the variety:

• Low compact bush;
• Resistance to temperature changes;
• Friendly, fast ripening of tomatoes;
• Good safety during transportation;
• Resistance to tomato diseases;
• There is no need to remove the stepsons.

According to numerous reviews from gardeners who planted this hybrid, no significant shortcomings were identified.

Fruit characteristics

• The shape is round, fleshy to the touch, almost the same size;
• The color is dull red, with a faint light green spot at the stalk;
• The average fruit weight is 85-105 grams;
• Universal use, good taste in salads, slices, sauces, juice, do not crack when salted;
• The average yield when planting no more than 6 plants per square meter is 3.2-4.0 kilograms in open ground, 3.5-4.2 kilograms in a greenhouse;
• High marketability, good safety during transportation.

Next you will see several photos of the Leopold tomato:

Features of cultivation

Planting seeds for seedlings begins at the end of the second ten days of March, picking during the period of two true leaves. Transfer to the ground upon reaching the age of 45-55 days.

When picking and transferring to the ridges, fertilize with full mineral fertilizer. Watering is recommended at the root of the plant with warm water, after sunset.

To improve soil and air ventilation, greenhouses recommend removing the lower leaves of planted bushes.

Gardeners and farmers who choose this hybrid for planting will be pleased with its excellent performance - quick yield, low maintenance, and disease resistance. Having planted once, you will add this hybrid to the list of annual plantings.

How to sow the seeds of the Leopold variety correctly in the video:

Landing at a permanent place

After 40 days from the date of emergence, you need to start planting seedlings. The beginning of April is the best time. The sun will illuminate the greenhouses sufficiently, and the seedlings will not stretch out trying to get to the light. Pre-hardened seedlings are planted in neutral or slightly acidic soil. It should contain a sufficient amount of humus and an increased amount of magnesium.

It is optimal to plant about six plants per square meter. When forming bushes, it is good to leave 1 stem in greenhouses and 2 in the garden. In this case, it is advisable to get rid of the lower leaves, providing natural ventilation. In any growing conditions, watering is carried out at the root in the evening, protecting the plants from burns.

Care

To increase productivity, it is recommended to form greenhouse bushes into 1 stem and, if necessary, remove the lower leaves. Water the plants once every 10 days or once a week, depending on the weather.

For irrigation, use heated water or an ash solution. The soil in the garden bed is regularly loosened, weeds are removed, and mulched. The greenhouse is often ventilated, thus controlling the humidity level.

Good care will increase plant productivity

Fertilizing is done immediately after the watering procedure, alternating organic matter and mineral fertilizers. Usually tomatoes are fed once every two weeks. During the period of growth, nitrogen and magnesium are important for them, and during the period of flowering and fruiting - phosphorus, potassium, manganese, copper and boron.

Disease Prevention

According to its characteristics, the Leopold tomato has good resistance to pests and diseases, but preventative measures should not be neglected. The first thing you need to know is the rules of crop rotation.

A simple way to prevent aphids, larvae and slugs is to regularly inspect plant leaves. Having noticed pests, the leaves can be cleaned manually or the plants can be sprayed with appropriate preparations (biological insecticides, acaricides).

Growing tomatoes

How to prepare seeds?

Seeds need special treatment before planting in order to prevent the occurrence of various fungal infections of seedlings. Preparation includes the following activities:

• Sorting seeds. The procedure is carried out to remove from the total mass of seed material unsuitable seeds that are affected by a fungus or are dry and cannot germinate. Take a glass of warm water and dissolve one tablespoon of salt in it. The seeds are dipped into this saline solution for 20 minutes. All material that floats to the surface of the water is unusable and must be removed.
• Antifungal treatment of seeds with a solution of hydrogen peroxide is also necessary. The seeds are dipped in a 3% solution for no longer than 10 minutes, so as not to burn the material.
• Heat treatment in the oven will also not hurt and will completely kill all fungal spores;

To carry out the procedure, you need to preheat the oven to 50 C and place the seeds on a baking sheet in it. The seed needs to be heated for about 2 hours, stirring it every 25 minutes to prevent burning.

• Bioactivation is needed to increase the immunity of sprouts. To carry out the procedure, aloe juice is prepared and the seeds are immersed in it for 12 hours, after which they are removed and dried in air.

Sowing seed material

After the preparatory stage, sowing begins. In order to sow a tomato, you need to buy soil at a farm store or prepare it yourself (sand, garden soil, peat, turf). Then a suitable container is selected and filled with soil. Before sowing, you need to water and dig small furrows. The seeds are sown at a short distance from each other and sprinkled with peat on top.

REFERENCE: To make seedlings hatch faster, containers with seed material can be covered with film to create a greenhouse effect. After the sprouts appear, the film must be removed.

Caring for seedlings before transplanting is not difficult:

• Bright lighting and regular watering;
• Picking after the appearance of the first two leaves;
• Feeding with fertilizers once every two weeks;
• Hardening off in the fresh air before transplanting.

Rules for planting seedlings

The planting scheme is to place 5 bushes per square meter at a distance of 40 cm by 50 cm from each other.

According to this scheme, holes are first dug and boiling water is poured over them. Fertilizers are placed at the bottom and the root system of plants is pulled out of the pots and placed in the holes. Then they dig in and water.

Growing a hybrid

Like all tomatoes, the Leopold hybrid is grown through seedlings. Tomato seeds of this variety are sown in March. Young plants can be transferred to the greenhouse in May, and to open ground in June. Accordingly, the harvest begins to be harvested from the bushes at the end of July and in August.

Preparing seeds and soil

Before sowing, purchased tomato seeds are disinfected, unless they are treated by the manufacturer. The grains are placed in a pink solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. They can be soaked for two hours in the preparation "Epin", which stimulates germination.

Seeds are laid out to a depth of 1-1.5 cm in containers or in separate containers, which are widely offered in the retail chain. You can also purchase special soil for seedlings of Leopold tomatoes, where all the necessary microelements are balanced. The soil is prepared independently from peat and humus - 1:1, a 1-liter jar of sawdust and 1.5 cups of wood ash are added to a bucket of this mixture. Instead of sawdust, vermiculite or other drainage material is also used.

Seedling care

As soon as tomato sprouts begin to appear, the air temperature is reduced to 16 0 C so that they do not stretch out too quickly. After a week, for strong green young tomatoes, the air temperature must be raised to 20-23 0 C and maintained until a month old.

• During this period, tomato seedlings need enough lighting. If the air temperature is high and there is little light, the plant stems will stretch in search of the sun and weaken. Seedlings are comfortable on a bright windowsill, but it is necessary to rotate the container once a day so that the plants stand straight and do not bend towards the light;
• Tomato seedlings Leopold f1 are watered moderately so that the soil is slightly moist;
• When the first two true leaves grow, young tomatoes dive, pinching the central root. Now the plant’s root system will develop horizontally, selecting the necessary elements that are in the upper, most nutritious layer of the soil;
• Two weeks after picking, the plants are fed. For 10 liters of water take 30 g of double superphosphate and potassium nitrate. The same fertilizing is given to the tomatoes again after 15 days.

Garden chores

Hardened Leopold tomato seedlings are planted in open ground at the end of May or the first ten days of June. In greenhouses, these tomatoes can grow from the beginning of May. Conventional film shelters are suitable for hybrids in regions where summers are short and cold.

Planting, watering, hilling

If for some reason the tomato seedlings were not moved to a permanent place in time and have outgrown - the bushes are tall, inflorescences have appeared, they must be planted in a special way.

• Small plants are planted so that the seedling stands straight and level. Overgrown tomato bushes are placed obliquely in the hole. Tomatoes have great vitality and they send out roots along the entire length of the stem if it comes into contact with the ground. In this way, the plant tries to get more nutrition;
• In the first days, tomato plants are watered every day at the root with warm water. Each bush requires at least half a liter of water. Watering is carried out in the evening so that the moisture does not evaporate too quickly. After the tomato plants have become stronger, they are watered 1-2 times a week, taking into account weather conditions. Tomatoes definitely need watering before hilling, during flowering, after fertilizing, and during fruit formation;
• 10 days after planting, the tomato bushes are hilled. This agricultural technique promotes the formation of additional roots in the plant. After 15 days, hilling is repeated.

Plant nutrition

For the first time, two weeks after planting, Leopold tomatoes are fertilized with organic matter. Water one liter per bush: with mullein diluted 1:5 or bird droppings - 1:15.

When the ovaries begin to form, the hybrid is fed only with mineral fertilizers. They mostly affect the formation of fruits than organic ones, which mainly contribute to the growth of green mass.

Stem formation

In the greenhouse there is one central stem of Leopold tomatoes, but in open ground you can leave two or three stems for a lush bush. The last brushes remove or cut off excess flowers for more friendly fruiting. The lower leaves are also removed.

The early ripening bushes of the hybrid avoid late blight and are resistant to fusarium, cladosporiosis, and mosaic.

These hybrids produce ovaries in different weather conditions. And the gardener who plants early and undemanding tomato plants will not make a mistake.

Features of cultivation

The crop shows good yield with any growing method. To further shorten the ripening time of fruits, vegetable growers practice the seedling method. It involves the implementation of certain stages, the quality of which determines the final result. The Leopold tomato growing algorithm consists of:

1. Compliance with the timing of sowing seeds. The optimal time is the end of March. It is important to remember that the date is calculated taking into account the time of planting the seedlings in a permanent place. Tomato seedlings must be transplanted at the age of 50-60 days.
2. Preparing containers. If tomato seedlings will be grown on a windowsill, it is good to use a wooden planting box, container or cups. Treat the container with a solution of potassium permanganate.
3. Soil preparation. For sowing seeds of the Leopold variety, a ready-made substrate from a garden store or prepared by yourself is suitable. It consists of equal parts of peat and humus. Add 1 cup of wood ash to 1 bucket of mixture.
4. Preparation of planting material. Seeds of the Leopold f1 variety need to be disinfected. To do this, you can use solutions of potassium permanganate or baking soda. The concentration of substances should be weak. Additionally, it is recommended to soak the seeds for 2 hours in the Epin solution. Then dry.

The sowing process can be called classic. You will need to fill the container with soil, after laying a drainage layer. Make small grooves. Bury the dried tomato seeds 1-1.5 cm, cover with soil, and moisten with a spray bottle. Place glass on top or stretch film to create a microgreenhouse effect. Place the container in a room with a temperature of + 25 ° C until germination. As soon as the tomato seeds hatch, move the containers to a place with a lower temperature - no more than + 16 °C. this technique will save Leopold seedlings from being pulled out. After a week, return to warm temperature and maintain for a month.

Important! Seedlings need to be provided with good lighting.

If the room is warm and there is not enough light, the seedlings stretch out.

Tomato seedlings are quite hardy, but it is necessary to control the level of heat, light and moisture

Caring for Leopold tomato seedlings includes:

1. Turn the containers every day so the other side faces the sun. This must be done so that the seedlings grow evenly.
2. Regular and dosed watering. The soil should not dry out, but also not be waterlogged.
3. Picking up tomato seedlings. After two true leaves appear, it is important to transplant the plants into separate containers, pinching the central root.
4. Feeding. The first time it is necessary to apply the composition 2 weeks after picking. You can take 30 g of potassium nitrate and double superphosphate and dissolve them in 10 liters of water. Repeat after 2 weeks.

15-18 days before transplanting, begin to harden seedlings of the Leopold variety, gradually increasing the time.

Hybrid seedlings can be transferred to open ground after May 5, and to a greenhouse - at the beginning of June. Harvest at the end of July and August, respectively.

Tomato planting pattern 40x50 cm, optimal density 4 plants per 1 sq. m. When formed into one stem - 6 plants. Aftercare:

1. Watering. It is best to irrigate Leopold tomatoes in the evening, with settled water and at the root. After transplanting, water the seedlings of the variety daily; 0.5 liters of water is enough for one plant. As they grow, reduce the frequency of watering tomatoes to 1-2 times a week. It is important to ensure that the soil does not dry out or there is stagnation of moisture. The main periods when tomatoes need watering are before hilling, the moment of flowering and fruit formation, after fertilizing.
2. Feeding. The Leopold variety needs to be fertilized for the first time 2 weeks after planting. The tomato hybrid responds best to organic fertilizers. You can use an infusion of bird droppings or mullein. In the phase of ovary formation, you will need to switch to mineral complexes. It is recommended to use superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, and potassium fertilizers. Dosage of substances – 30 g per 10 liters of water. Boric acid (1 g) can be added to the finished solution. The frequency of mineral fertilizing is once every 2 weeks.
3. Tying. To secure the branches, you should tie them up. The tomato variety has a high yield, so the stems may not be able to withstand the amount of fruit. It is recommended to remove 1-2 flowers on the last inflorescences if the bush is heavily overloaded.
4. Hilling. 1-2 procedures are enough. Tomatoes need the first 10 days after transplantation, the second - 14 days later. Hilling stimulates the growth of additional roots.
5. Formation of the stem. On the area of ​​greenhouse ridges, the Leopold variety should be grown in 1 trunk (central). In an open space, you can have 2 or 3 stems to make the bush more luxuriant.

Important! The last brushes and lower leaves should be removed.

Tomato varieties do not require large expenses when growing. Even novice farmers can easily complete all care points.

It is recommended to leave wide row spacing, which will make caring for tomatoes much easier.

How to grow

The greatest results from cultivation can be achieved using the greenhouse method. But, of course, the Zlatava tomato can be planted in a garden in an open area. With the first option, you need to constantly monitor the temperature and humidity.

Important! During planting work, you need to carefully disinfect equipment: planting boxes, plastic containers, soil, bowls, glasses, etc. You must wear rubber gloves on your hands.

There are often cases when the “infection” enters the garden from seeds and containers

Therefore, seeds also need to be disinfected, and used containers should be treated

There are often cases when the “infection” enters the garden from seeds and containers. Therefore, seeds also need to be disinfected, and used containers should be treated.

When to sow

Zlatava should be planted from March to April, presumably 1.5 months before transplanting into a greenhouse or soil. The closer to warmer times you sow, the higher the sun's activity will be, and the faster the plants will grow.

Important! If you plant seedlings in early April, they will be practically no different from plants planted in mid-March

The soil

It should consist of 40% peat, 25% specially purchased high-quality soil, fertilized with useful minerals and trace elements, as well as 30% steamed garden soil.

Sowing technology

In the container for seedlings (there should be drainage in the lower part to remove excess moisture), you need to pour 6 cm of fine charcoal, pre-mixed with planting soil. Mix the fractions thoroughly and compact.

Then, at a distance of about 3 cm from each other, you need to make grooves in the soil. Their depth should be no more than 1 cm. Now you can moisten the soil with a weak solution of potassium humate. The most convenient way to do this is with a spray bottle.

Now you can put tomato seeds in the “trenches”. The distance should be about 2.5 cm. With a weak humate solution, you need to re-moisten the seedlings slightly pressed into the soil.

You need to cover the seeds with dry soil in a 1 cm layer, which then needs to be crushed. Next, the containers are sent for maturation to a dry place, with an air temperature of about 30 degrees. This variety requires heat.

Care and transplantation

After the plants sprout their first shoots (appear approximately 10 days after planting), you need to remove the container with the seedlings and place the tomatoes under a source of constant light for 4 days.

For the first 2-3 days, the air temperature should be about 16 degrees during the daytime, and at least 11 at night. This is necessary to protect the tomatoes from being pulled out and to form a more or less powerful root system.

Tomatoes should receive light no more than 15 hours a day. If it is not possible to create such conditions, then the seedlings can simply be illuminated with an ordinary lamp. After a week, the temperature should be +25 degrees during the day, and at least +13 at night. Now you can pick the plants.

To do this you need:

1. Prepare a 350 ml container, make holes in it for drainage, and pour 2 cm of medium-sized wood charcoal into it. The latter can be taken from a barbecue, or you can buy a similar one in a store;
2. Fertilizer that does not contain nitrogen is placed at the bottom of the container. For example, Borofoska. Volume – 1 teaspoon. Next, you need to fill the container halfway with soil;
3. The seedling, using a small spoon, must be removed from its previous “place of residence” and transferred to a new container;
4. The root system must be carefully covered with soil so that air “cushions” do not form in the container;
5. Now the seedlings are watered with 1 tsp. weak solution of nitrate, per 1 liter. water. From above, the plants are filled to the top with the remaining soil.

Next, the containers with seedlings must be placed in a dry place and provided with lighting. Do not water. Subsequent watering can be done after at least 5 days so that the lumps of earth are completely wet.

All further watering should be done after the soil has completely dried. If the tomatoes begin to wilt a little, then they need to be strengthened with a solution of potassium humate in a volume 30% less than recommended in the instructions.

The remaining fertilizing should be carried out no more than 3 times during the entire period of plant growth. The best option is calcium nitrate in a volume of 1 tsp. per liter of water.

After the first leaves appear, you need to provide the seedlings with the following temperature regime - about 20 degrees during the day, and about 11 at night. Tomatoes must be illuminated for at least 15 hours a day.

Before the seedlings are planted in the ground, they need to be prepared. To do this, the temperature conditions must be made more “strict” for 2-3 hours a day. During the day, reduce to 15, at night - to 8. After 55 days, the tomatoes can be replanted.

Growing stages

They consist of:

• preparation of seed material;
• sowing seeds for seedlings;
• its cultivation;
• planting seedlings in the ground;
• planting care;
• harvesting.

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We give approximate dates of the main events for the greenhouse growing method:

• laying seeds for germination - March 20;
• sowing of germinated seeds – March 25;
• expected shoots - April 1;
• planting seedlings in greenhouse soil - May 5;
• first ripe fruits - early July.

In the calculations, the time of planting seedlings in the ground was taken as the starting point for all dates.

For unprotected soil, this is the end of May - beginning of June, when the threat of night frosts passes.

It can be planted in open ground 10 days earlier (approximately May 20), if temporary shelters made of frames and film or spunbond are provided for planting.

You can more accurately plan the rooting date of seedlings based on the long-term weather forecast.

Germination of seeds

Typically, hybrid seeds from manufacturers have already undergone all the necessary pre-sowing treatment. The germination operation has two purposes:

1. This is a germination test.
2. A way to speed up all growth processes.

A fabric made from natural fibers, folded in several layers and soaked in water, is placed in a small airtight container. The seeds are laid out on it, the whole thing is sealed with a lid and placed in a warm place (26-28 degrees). Seeds must not be allowed to be in water! This can encourage mold growth.

The germination process ends when the length of the white sprouts compares with the size of the seeds. This will take several days.

Sowing

It starts with preparing the soil. Any commercial soil is suitable for tomato seedlings. Your garden soil, prepared in the fall, must be disinfected by sprinkling it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After this, the soil is dried and filled with a full complex of NPK mineral fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) in the proportion of 1 tablespoon of fertilizer per bucket of substrate. Sowing seeds should be done immediately in separate cups or cassettes. This will avoid picking, which is painful for young plants. The depth of seed placement should not exceed 1 cm.

Seedling care

Excessive watering can lead to root rot. Therefore, it must be carried out when the top layer of soil dries. To prevent the seedlings from bending, you need to regularly change its position relative to the light source.

The quality of seedlings can be significantly improved if transshipment is done, i.e. transplant the young plant into a large container with the stem buried.

In this case, the tomato, like all nightshades, will begin to grow new roots from the buried stem. A more powerful root system stimulates proportional crown growth.

This operation is repeated a second time when rooting the seedlings into the ground. Moreover, if the size of the seedlings is too large, they can be planted obliquely (lying down).

Landing in the ground

Leopold's compact plants allow a thickening of 5 bushes per square meter. meter, which leads to a pattern of 50x40 cm. A teaspoon of full composition of fat and a pinch of ash is first added to the planting hole, this composition is mixed with the ground. Here, before planting, a support peg is driven in.

Plant seedlings

Description of the Leopold tomato variety and its characteristics

This hybrid is the fruit of the labors of breeders known in Russia. It was presented for state variety testing in 1995, and in 1998 it was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, regionalized in the Central region.

Growing region

The variety is recommended for cultivation in film greenhouses throughout the third light zone. It includes the following areas:

• Belgorodskaya,
• Bryanskaya,
• Vladimirskaya,
• Voronezhskaya,
• Kaliningradskaya,
• Kaluzhskaya,
• Kurganskaya,
• Kurskaya,
• Lipetskaya,
• Moscow,
• Orlovskaya,
• Ryazanskaya,
• Sverdlovskaya,
• Smolenskaya,
• Tambovskaya,
• Tomskaya,
• Tula,
• Tyumen

Leopold tomato hybrid is suitable for growing in greenhouses in light zone III

This zone also includes:

• Krasnoyarsk region,
• Republic of Bashkortostan,
• Saha Republic,
• Republic of Tatarstan,
• The Republic of Khakassia.

In more southern regions, this tomato can also be grown in open ground.

Appearance of the bush

The growth type of the Leopold tomato bush is determinant (this means that the growth of the stem stops after the formation of a flower cluster at its top). The plant is erect, medium-branched and medium-dense. Its height in open ground is in the range of 70–80 cm, and in greenhouses it reaches 1 m. The leaves are ordinary, glossy, slightly corrugated, rich dark green in color. The inflorescences are intermediate, with a weak crease, the first of them are formed after the 8–9th leaf and then at intervals of 1–2 leaves. Each cluster contains 5–8 fruits.

The Leopold tomato bush is determinant, that is, limited in growth

Description of fruits

The fruits have a round shape with a smooth and matte surface. When unripe, tomatoes are light green in color, and after ripening they acquire a red color, sometimes with a green spot at the stalk. The sizes of the fruits are even, they have an average weight in the range of 81–102 g. The taste of tomatoes is good, close to excellent - this depends on the growing conditions and weather conditions. The more sunny days there are during the growing season and the better the nutrition of the tomatoes, the richer and better the taste of the tomatoes.

Ripe Leopold tomato fruits are bright red in color.

The skin is thin, but quite durable and not prone to cracking. This determines the good transportability and keeping quality of the fruit. Tomatoes are excellent for whole-fruit canning, and their good taste allows them to be used in the summer for salads and fresh consumption.

The yield of Leopold tomatoes is 6.8–7.9 kg/m2 with a marketable yield of 97% (that is, almost all tomatoes are of high quality and suitable for sale).

Fruit characteristics

Tomato fruits ripen not particularly large, neatly small in size. The average weight is 100 g. The low weight of the fruit is compensated by the total quantity, which, as I mentioned earlier, ripen at the same time.

Photos of Leopold tomatoes:

The tomatoes themselves have very pleasant characteristics:

They have a round shape, are distinguished by juicy pulp and a sour-sweet taste. Even picky gourmets will like them. The color of the peel is red-matte.

Leopold F1 tomatoes are perfect for use for a variety of purposes. They are good both for fresh consumption in salads and for canning and making tomato juice and paste. Their size is compact - they are generally ideal for pickling and canning.

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Leopold F1 is exactly the tomato variety that is suitable for any summer resident who grows crops for his own needs and even for sale.

Description of the variety

As for the Leopold F1 hybrid, both beginners and experienced gardeners love it. The culture has managed to absorb all the virtues for which these plants are so valued. Judge for yourself.

1. The variety belongs to determinant crops, so its bushes do not grow high - no higher than 90 cm in open ground and 20 cm higher in greenhouses. Due to its compactness, it can be grown even in small areas, in small, film-covered greenhouses at home.
2. The plant does not require complex care; for example, it does not require pinching. True, he still prefers some kind of structures in the form of pegs for support, so that the fruits do not fall to the ground and get dirty.
3. Most plant diseases do not affect it, thanks to the breeders who worked hard on it. In particular, when growing a hybrid on your site, you do not have to worry about fusarium, tobacco mosaic and cladosporiosis.
4. The variety is not afraid of temperature changes, always demonstrating a good ability to form inflorescences and set fruit.
5. The productivity of the variety is considered high among experts; up to four kilos of ripe tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. Add to this the fact that it is recommended to plant six bushes per square meter, and you will see that the yields are really good.
6. All fruits ripen at the same time, that is, at approximately the same time.

Low-growing Leopold tomatoes are not afraid of temperature changes and are well protected from most common diseases.

Features of the variety fruits

Characteristics and description of Leopold tomatoes consists of the following qualities:

• roundness of shape;
• matte red color of the fruit with a green spot near the stalk;
• weight 85-100 grams;
• excellent presentation;
• excellent keeping quality of the crop;
• unity of maturation;
• good transportability.

What is appreciated in tomatoes is the uniform size of the fruit, the fleshiness, juiciness of the pulp, and the density of the skin, which does not crack.

The yield of tomatoes is high and, if grown correctly, amounts to three to four kilograms per bush.

Diseases and pests

Characteristics of tomato

Tomato Leopold f1 was created for growing in greenhouses and tunnels, however, in regions with mild climates it develops well in open ground. The key characteristics of the variety are early ripeness, simultaneous ripening of tomatoes and high resistance to frost - the bushes form fruit even with significant temperature changes.

Productivity and fruiting

From the moment of sprouting to the start of fruiting, an average of 90-95 days pass, that is, tomatoes begin to form fruits from the last ten days of June.

The yield of the Leopold f1 variety is 3-4 kg per plant. If you grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, the yield per bush will be 5-5.5 kg, taking into account regular fertilizing, timely watering and weeding.

Fruiting is not extended over time.

Area of ​​application of fruits

Leopold tomato fruits are universal - they are suitable both for harvesting for the winter and for slicing into salads. In addition, they make delicious sauces, juices and tomato pastes.

For the winter, tomatoes of this variety are often prepared dried, since this method is best suited for medium-fruited hybrids. And it’s convenient to fell tomatoes in the middle of summer, since rain is rare at this time and the temperature is quite high.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Tomatoes of the Leopold f1 variety are resistant to many fungal diseases. This is partly due to the early ripening period - the fruits ripen long before the onset of fungal activity. The low incidence of infections is also explained by the good immunity of plants, since the variety was genetically engineered to be resistant to diseases typical of tomatoes.

In particular, Leopold f1 is resistant to the following ailments:

• fusarium;
• tobacco mosaic;
• cladosporiosis;
• late blight

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The strengths of the Leopold f1 hybrid include the following qualities:

• compactness and low growth of bushes, which makes them easier to care for;
• resistance to many fungal infections;
• early ripeness;
• simultaneous fruit ripening;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• good transportability;
• the skin of tomatoes does not crack when the humidity level changes;
• the bushes practically do not form stepchildren.

The variety has no obvious disadvantages.

Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages

Like all hybrids, Leopold has a lot of advantages:

• Good tolerance to cold temperatures;
• Compactness of shrubs;
• Harmonious ripening of tomatoes;
• Excellent productivity;
• Fruits are transported without loss of commercial quality and are well stored for a long period of time;
• Beautiful appearance and excellent taste characteristics of tomatoes;
• Easy to care for;
• Immunity to tobacco mosaic and other tomato diseases.

Description and characteristics of tomato "Leopold" F1 from the manufacturer

An early ripening (90-95 days from germination to fruiting), low-growing (up to 70 cm) hybrid, recommended for film greenhouses, tunnels and open ground. Sowing for seedlings in early to mid-April (if planting of seedlings is planned for late May - early June, then sowing for seedlings at the end of April). Picking in the phase of the first true leaf. Planting seedlings in the ground at the age of 30-35 days. The first inflorescence is laid over 6-7 leaves, subsequent ones after 1-2 leaves. The inflorescence is simple, the cluster contains 6-8 rounded fruits of uniform color, weighing 90-100 g.

The fruits are very tasty, sweet, perfect for canning and making fresh salads.

In open and protected ground, plants form 1-2 stems. Planting pattern: 40×50 cm. The hybrid is resistant to the pathogens of tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis and fusarium. It is distinguished by friendly harvest yield. The yield of one plant is 3.0-3.5 kg.

Each variety of tomato has its own character: some are capricious, others are stubborn, and others are flexible. Tomato Leopold, of course, is associated with the cartoon character of the same name, who urged everyone to live together.

This tomato does not require special care and realizes all its genetically inherent properties, without paying special attention to diseases and pests. And if you “caress” it a little (feed it, nurture it), it will repay it with a good harvest of fruits of excellent taste.

Growing and care

In mid-latitudes, the “Joyful” variety is recommended to be grown in greenhouse conditions or high film cover. The rapid growth of the bushes will depend on the light level 50-60 days before planting. As for planting, it is best to do it according to the scheme: 50-60 centimeters between plants. It will be necessary to tie it to the supports, otherwise the stems will break during fruiting. It is better to form them into 3-4 stems.

To sow tomatoes for seedlings, it is better to start the process at the end of the month of February. And this must be done before the middle of March. But if you grow tomatoes in greenhouses, then sowing should be done in the month of April.

As soon as the first shoots appear, you need to start feeding the soil. An excellent top dressing for the “Joyful” variety is “Novofert – tomato, pepper, eggplant.” Gardeners say that this is an excellent mineral complex, thanks to which the bushes will receive the required amount of phosphorus for the development of the root system. So, a half-kilogram pack contains two formulas for 2 stages of the growing season of tomatoes.

As for the humidity of the earth, it is somewhat less important than heat. It is of the greatest importance for the bushes to develop normally to keep the humidity within a reasonable range - 60-65 percent. And if the air humidity is higher, then you should expect a deterioration in flower pollination. Moreover, they begin to fall off, and the bushes can become susceptible to fungal diseases. Among them are not only blackleg, but also late blight, stretching of stems, and reduced yield.

Important! Consider the heat-loving nature of tomato bushes and the fact that the seeds should be kept under a film cover before the first shoots appear, and then watered only with warm water

Characteristics

Powerful Leopold tomato bushes are determinate, 70-80 cm, stop growing after the formation of 5-6 flower clusters on the plant. In greenhouses, growing on nutritious soil, tomato bushes can rise up to 1 m. The plants of these tomatoes do not need to be pinched. But when the stepsons are removed, the yield will be greater.

Plants of this hybrid do not require special care. The bushes have phenomenal resistance to major tomato diseases. And if we add resistance to dropping above-zero temperatures to this characteristic property, it is quite clear why the Leopold hybrid is truly a godsend for beginning gardeners. Even without adhering to all the rules of agricultural technology, but simply by watering and weeding the beds, you can get a sufficient harvest.

The hybrid of early ripening tomatoes has been tested by gardeners. Leopold tomato bushes grow well in greenhouses, under film or non-woven cover in the middle climate zone and in open gardens. The plant will produce a stable harvest of fruits - up to 3-4 kg per bush, which are suitable for fresh consumption and for various preparations. These tomatoes are valued for their early and vigorous ripening, high marketability of attractive fruits, and their wonderful taste.

Advice! Sometimes a southern herb, basil, is planted near tomato bushes. There is an opinion that its phytoncides drive away pests, and tomato fruits even become tastier.

Reviews from those who planted Leopold tomato

Ksenia, 42 years old, Penza

I still remember the Leopold tomato from my parents’ dacha. I always liked strong bushes with bright tomatoes. When we bought our plot, I also started planting this tomato. I like the taste and size of the tomatoes, and the fact that they are not capricious. I'm happy with everything about it. Only sometimes it is difficult to buy seeds, but it does not reproduce on its own. I recommend.

Larisa Ivanovna, Ivanovo region, pensioner

I’ve known Leopold for a long time, he’s an old-timer with me. Every year I plant something new, but I always leave it behind. I like these tomatoes - sweet, but not cloying. Eat like candy, especially the small ones. I plant it in open ground. If it gets colder, I cover it with a spunbond sleeve. Even in our area they don’t get sick. For anyone who hasn’t planted it yet, I advise you to do so, you won’t regret it.

Igor, 32 years old, Tushino

My wife and I have a small business growing early tomatoes using eco-technology. We were looking for a variety that would require little manual care of the bushes, a good harvest, and the fruits would withstand transportation to the buyer. We found several varieties, including the Leopold hybrid. It’s good that it’s early, doesn’t have time to catch late blight, and is resistant to other diseases. That's why we don't use chemicals.

I liked that it ripened together - already in June we are clearing the greenhouse for late variety seedlings.

Leopold's product quality is excellent; there have never been any returns from customers. Transports well.

We ourselves enjoy eating these tomatoes, we are thinking of setting up a line for creating canned Leopold tomatoes, we are already receiving orders for sun-dried tomatoes of this variety and pickling.

So plant it - you won’t regret it, we didn’t find any shortcomings in this tomato.

Description of the tomato variety Leopold with photo

To make a choice in favor of the Leopold tomato, farmers need to understand its advantages over other varieties. External parameters are not the least important. After all, the feasibility of planting depends on the characteristics of the bush and fruits.

Ripening period is early. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to harvesting, it takes from 88 days to 95 days. This characteristic makes it possible to cultivate tomatoes in regions with short, cool summers using film cover.

The variety is classified as determinant. The tomato stops growing after a certain number of trusses have formed.

The bush is tall. In open ground, the tomato reaches a height of 80-90 cm, when grown in greenhouse areas 100-110 cm. To preserve the harvest, it requires tying.

The branching of the tomato is classified as average; the originators recommend forming it into 2 stems. The foliage of the hybrid is good.

The stem is erect with medium branching.

The leaves are slightly curled and wrinkled, potato-type. The color is dark green, glossy on top.

The inflorescences are simple with a slight crease. Formed after 1-2 sheets, the first - over 7-9 sheets. The tomato clusters are dense and compact, each containing 6-8 fruits.

Pictured are Leopold tomatoes:

You can beautifully decorate your garden beds using the decorative properties of this variety.

Description of fruits

Main characteristics of tomatoes:

1. The shape is round without ribs. The base is level, the top is smooth. The tomatoes are neat, uniform in size, perfect for whole-fruit preparations.
2. One fruit weighs 80-100 g. With full compliance with the requirements of agricultural technology, it can reach 150 g. The weight of a tomato grown in a greenhouse is 100-120 g.
3. The color is bright red for a ripe tomato and light green for an unripe one. The color is without impurities, but there is a small green spot near the stalk, which becomes lighter as the tomato ripens.
4. The skin is dense, but not rough. The Leopold tomato variety does not crack during transportation.
5. The pulp is dense, juicy, sugary, fleshy and not watery. There are 3-4 chambers inside, there is no hollowness.
6. The taste is tomato, sweet and sour. Gourmets consider the taste of the variety to be very pleasant.

The ripening of fruits of the Leopold variety is uniform. They tolerate transportation well, although they do not have excellent keeping quality. Another advantage of Leopold tomatoes is that they do not crack when humidity levels change significantly.

The variety is recommended for planting by lovers of small but juicy tomatoes.

Description of the plant

Tomatoes of the Leopold variety are erect, low plants with medium branching. The hybrid bushes have slightly wrinkled, glossy dark green leaves, with medium internodes. The formation of the first inflorescence occurs above the 6-8th leaf, and then the brushes appear after 1-2 leaves. The inflorescences of this plant are simple, with a weak crease. The cluster bears from four to six to eight fruits.

The fruits are round, smooth, with a smooth base, and in the ripening phase are distinguished by a bright red color. The unripe berries of this tomato are light green; as they ripen, the green spot on top becomes less pronounced. A ripe fruit has juicy pulp - dense, fleshy and sugary. The skin is just as thick, but not rough. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour, characteristic of tomatoes. The fruit contains 3-4 seed chambers. The hybrid berries do not suffer from hollowness.

The weight of the Leopold hybrid fruit ranges from 80 to 100 g. With good care, individual fruits can weigh 150 grams. From one square meter you get from six to eight kilograms of juicy vitamin-rich tomatoes. The fruits of the Leopold tomato hybrid are uniform and neat. Whole tomatoes are suitable for canning.