Tomato "Bobcat F1": description and yield of the variety

In the world there are hundreds of different varieties of tomatoes. Annually, new varieties of the most popular vegetable in the world are introduced.The need for new varieties is always there - to increase yields, resistance to drought or early ripening.

Tomato is a southern guest and belongs to the family of the nightshade. The name "tomato" is translated from Italian as "golden apple". And the word "tomato" came from the Aztec version of the name of this plant - "tomato". The homeland of tomatoes, as is already clear, is South America, where the plant grows in wild form (as in our gardens). By the way, the Aztecs loved tomatoes and put out the meat ... human, because their tribes were famous for cannibalism.

From South America, tomatoes arrived in Spain and Portugal in the 17th century, from where they quickly spread throughout Europe. Surprisingly, the Europeans planted tomatoes as a decorative overseas wonder and believed that these fruits are poisonous. The first mention of the recipe with tomatoes was in Italy in 1762. Tomatoes came to Russia 200 years later, and our ancestors also planted tomatoes for decorative purposes, because the southern guest just did not have time to ripen in such a short summer.

Therefore, the work of the agronomist-breeder Bolotov was so important, because it was he who invented planting tomatoes on seedlings and removing tomatoes unripe so that they ripen themselves on the window. We still use these methods, for which we are very grateful to Bolotov.

Many gardeners love seeds produced in Holland, as they have a high germination rate and the description of the variety always coincides with the result. “Bobcat” is a product of Dutch breeders. In our country, it has been sold since 2008. “Bobkat” is popular not only among gardeners, but also among serious farmers, because it has high yields, is resistant to pests and frosts. In a word - treasure.

Reviews this variety basically has only positive.

Consider the main characteristics of tomatoes "Bobcat F1", because of which this hybrid has become very popular:

• “Bobcat” is a medium early variety, after 65 days after planting it begins to bear fruit;
• the taste is sugar, and the flesh is fleshy and crumbly;
• the weight of one tomato can reach up to 300 grams;
• the color of the tomato is bright red, the shape is round, due to the genetic characteristics of the fruit does not crack;
• high resistance to diseases and pests;
• hot, dry climate tolerates well and continues to evolve;
• It has a beautiful presentation and is conveniently transported over long distances due to the good density of the pulp;
• easily tolerates high temperatures and drought;
• excellent taste of the fruit - juicy, fragrant;
• well suited for salting, and salads, and juices;
• large fruits;
• long stored;
• bushes are very neat and do not take up much space;
• forms large fruits the entire period of yield.

Hybrid tomatoes "Bobcat" belong to determinant varieties. This means that tomatoes are limited in growth. This variety reaches from 50 to 70 centimeters in height. Although at times this bush reaches a height of 1.20 cm. The fact that the plant has stopped growing can be understood from the ovary at the top. Due to the fact that the tomato does not need to spend power on tall growth, it actively develops fruitful branches.

Tomato seedlings are planted in March. Seeds are ready for planting, so do not require soaking. The only thing worth checking out is the usefulness. To do this, fill the seeds with warm water with potassium permanganate. Those seeds that emerge should be thrown away, as they will not germinate.

There are no requirements for planting soil either. This may be the usual chernozem. Planting is done by laying out seeds in cups of soil, which need to be sprinkled with a very thin layer of turf, and then pour. And then cover the planting with plastic wrap to create the necessary heat.The film is removed immediately after the occurrence of the first sprouts, so that they are strengthened at room temperature.

As soon as the sprout has two true leaves, the seedlings should be dived. The term "dive" means - to transplant young seedlings. In the spring there is very little sun, so you need to use artificial lighting. Otherwise, the seedlings will stretch, which will negatively affect the yield.

Tomato beds must be prepared in advance. Tomatoes grow very well in the beds where crops such as onions or cabbage used to grow. The beds should be in a sunny garden and well protected from the wind. But it is impossible to plant tomatoes on the beds after the potatoes or after the previous tomatoes, because there is a very high probability of infection of the plant with late blight. To prevent this disease, tomato bushes are sprayed with garlic water. It is made very simple: you need to chop 200 grams of garlic, pour a liter of water and leave for 2-3 days.

The best beds for tomatoes harvested in advance, for example, in the fall. It is desirable to add humus to the beds, and if the soil is acidic, it is necessary to add ash.

Many gardeners take out seedlings for hardening outside, of course, only in sunny weather. Do not forget that the tomato - southerner. This simple procedure will help the plant after planting in open ground, it adapts easily and quickly, because the environment is already familiar to them.

Before planting tomato seedlings need to prepare the ground. Tomatoes are capricious plants, therefore the soil must be sanitized from pests. Copper sulphate is usually used for soil disinfection. This tool can be purchased at any gardening shop. To make the perfect consistency of the sulphate, you need to stir 1 tablespoon in ten liters of water. After that, you need to pour humus, and pour ashes into the wells. Ash and humus are the best fertilizers for tomato seedlings, which, by the way, do not like manure. The tomato of the popular variety “Bobcat” grows very well in the south, but in Siberia or the Far East it grows only in greenhouses, because the variety does not tolerate frost.

After planting, tomatoes need to be watered with warm water, sprinkled around the ground with sawdust or straw. Within 10 days after planting tomatoes should not be watered. Roots must gain strength.

The process of caring for young tomato bushes includes necessary simple operations.

1. At the initial stage, you must decide how you will form the bushes: in one trunk or in two. If a tomato bush has a single trunk, its yield will be low.
2. When the bushes grow, they must be tied, because the plant is difficult to keep the weight of the trunk, and when the fruits appear, the trunk can not withstand.
3. Soon shoots from the axils of the main leaves will appear. This stepchildren, and they must be removed, otherwise they will take away all the nutrients from the tomato bush.
4. When the first tomatoes appear, the leaves around them are carefully removed. This helps the fruit to ripen faster.
5. One big plus in tomatoes of Dutch variety “Bobcat” is watering. Watering them should be no more than two times a week.
6. If you grow tomatoes in an ordinary greenhouse, remember that it must be aired;
7. Remove weeds regularly and carefully, they take away moisture;
8. The ground in the holes must be constantly loosened so that a crust does not form.

Dutch variety of tomatoes "Bobcat" has a good, even magnificent, yield. From one square meter usually collect up to eight kilograms of tomatoes. But still this is possible in the southern regions, and in regions with a sharply continental climate, the average yield of this variety is 4-6 kilograms per square meter.

During the whole season of tomato ripening, the Bobcat variety produces the same fruits. They are the same in weight and size. All neat, brilliant, as if descended from the image directory. The fruits of the hybrid variety “Bobcat F1” weigh 180-240 grams on average. This is much more than the varieties of Premier, Polbig, Stolypin, Black Bunch, Sweet Cluster, Kostroma or Buyan. Gardeners celebrate the high taste of tomato "Bobcat". Fresh fragrant, fleshy, with a bright palette of taste. Housewives note the convenience of canning this variety, because the fruits are perfectly even, slightly flattened on top and absolutely identical.

Most gardeners and gardeners like "Bobcat" because of its high resistance to diseases and pests. However, feeding is needed and this variety.

While the plant is in the seedling stage, it will benefit from growth stimulants, which will affect the earlier ripening of fruits and their number. For example, Epin will reduce the percentage of heavy metals in the soil. "Heteroauxin" - it stimulates the development of the root system. "Radifarm" also affects the development of plant roots. "Biostim" is a complex of natural, non-chemical components that help the rapid germination of seeds. But "Kornevin" helps seedlings quickly settle down.

Growth stimulators also affect fruits that are sturdier and do not crumple during transport. Mulching is an important point for the development of the bush. Mulching is the procedure for laying organic materials on the soil around a tomato bush. Mulch helps keep moisture in the ground and saves during hot weather.

One of the main dangerous pests of all tomatoes is the whitefly. Whiteflies are very small, tiny butterflies. You can recognize that your tomatoes are infected with whitefly as follows:

• yellow dots not larger than a millimeter;
• the leaf starts to fade;
• on the reverse side of the sheet appears soot scurf;
• on healthy sheets, circles with a laying of small yellow eggs are found.

In general, the hybrid variety of tomato "Bokat F1" is well acclimatized, it is very easy to take care of it. If you water the seedlings with warm water, they will grow faster and stronger. The main thing is not to water them too often, because “Bobcat” is not afraid of drought and does not tolerate too much moisture. Yes, and fertilizers should not get carried away, it is desirable to make only 2-3 supplements for the entire period of growth.

Choosing "Bobcat", you will not regret. It is good for both home-made products and for sale in the market, because they have a very attractive appearance. And even if you are an inexperienced gardener, you can plant exactly this variety. “Bobcat” is just suitable for beginner summer residents: minimum knowledge, minimum labor, minimum risk of yield loss.

A brief overview of the tomato "Bobcat F1" see the following video.