Description of the tomato variety Northern Express f1, its cultivation and care
Domestic breeders bred the Northern Express f1 tomato, which is adapted for growing in the conditions of the northern regions. This is due to its early maturity of 120 days. The tomato is ideal for use in greenhouses to achieve high yields.
Characteristics of a hybrid tomato variety
The author of the Northern Express f1 variety was the All-Russian Research Institute of Vegetable Growing and the Institute of General Genetics named after N.I. Vavilov. In 1992, the variety was approved for use in the Volga-Vyatka region.
Distinctive features of the variety:
- Good growth in low light.
- Undemanding to temperature.
During cultivation, the hybrid variety is resistant to cladosporium and tobacco mosaic virus.
Description of the bush
Plants of the Northern Express f1 are semi-sprawling, semi-determinate. Their main features:
- The height of the main stem is up to 350 cm.
- Short distance between nodes.
- Weakly branch.
- Low foliage.
Sheet characteristic:
- Smooth surface.
- Lack of stipules.
- The value is average.
- The color is light green with a glossy shade.
- Lack of stipules.
Inflorescence features:
- It has a simple structure.
- Has a weak hall or none at all.
- The first inflorescence is laid over the 6–7 leaves.
- The next inflorescences are laid every 1-2 leaves.
Fetus
Reviews of the Northern Express say that fresh fruits have good taste. This is despite their adaptability to growth in low light. Description of the fruit:
- The shape is round.
- The average fruit weight is 78–87 grams.
- The surface is smooth, with a glossy shade.
- At the base, the fruit is even, has a slight depression.
- Smooth top.
- The color is red.
- Has 3-4 cameras.
- Does not crack.
There are 4-5 nests with fruits on the branch.
Maturation and results
The tomato plant Nordic Express f1 is a hybrid that belongs to the early maturing varieties. Fruiting in 120-127 days after germination. From a square meter of plants, you can get up to 17 kilograms of fruit.
The indicated yield is achievable only if the planting rules are observed and the cultivation regime is optimal for the variety.
Growing tips
The express f1 hybrid variety is ideally suited for growing in northern latitudes, since domestic breeders have been working in this direction. More than 25 years have passed since the moment of research.
Its sustainable development with insufficient lighting and relatively low temperatures allows it to achieve high yields in the rainy summer, which is typical for the northern part of the country.The same advantages of the variety make it possible to grow it early in unheated greenhouses. The fruits do not crack and are not prone to overripe. This allows summer residents to harvest them belatedly, without spoiling the crop.
When growing, the following points should be considered:
- Seedlings are planted in 60–65 days.
- Placing plants for 1 square meter for 3-4.
- Tomatoes need to be tied up.
- The garter is made for 1–2 stems.
For plants to grow successfully and produce healthy fruits, they need:
- Regular watering.
- Weed control, especially outdoors.
- Loosening the soil, if it is a greenhouse.
- Top dressing in the optimal amount.
If you follow these rules, then the Northern Express f1 will show a high yield. The variety can be grown on an industrial scale in the northern part of the country, since it was bred to grow in harsh climatic conditions.
