Characteristics and yield of tomato variety "Honey drop F1"

Tomatoes of the “Honey Drop F1” variety are not widely known among all amateurs, but professional farmers and gardeners know that these sweet tomatoes are among the best that can be grown in greenhouse conditions. Amber tomatoes can be an excellent complement to a home garden or greenhouse. This variety of tomatoes is considered high-yielding, unpretentious in cultivation and resistant to the effects of various kinds of bacteria / diseases.

Before growing this crop at home, its main characteristics, cultivation features and expert advice should be studied.

Variety "honey drop F1" bred by breeders in our country. Initially it was intended for growing in greenhouse conditions, but now it is often planted in open ground, if climatic conditions permit. In temperate climates, the ovaries often formed on plants simply do not have time to ripen.

"Honey drop" refers to early varieties of tomatoes with small fruits. When planting seedlings in open ground, tall bushes are formed, which can reach 2 m in height. This variety of tomatoes needs strong supports for good growth and fruiting. Sheets resemble potato. The number of fruits on the clusters may be different. Often, about 10-20 pieces of small tomatoes are spiced at the same time.

Bushes fruit from about mid-July to September cold snaps.

The fruit of the honey drop is reminiscent of miniature pears. They are small, as a rule, reach 15 g. The largest specimens can be about 30 g. The color of tomatoes is yellow, they taste very sweet and juicy with a honey aftertaste. The sugar content in the fruit is not very large. They are often grown for children.

The pros of these tomatoes professionals include the following points.

• Greater yield.
• Quick seed germination, their high germination. Usually, almost all of the previously selected take root.
• Tomatoes of this variety can be used not only fresh, but also to make freshly squeezed juices / canning of them. With their help, it is possible to decorate the side dishes, as well as beautifully combine them with other small vegetables.

The great advantage of this variety is also the fact that you can independently collect seeds of fruits at home and grow them in subsequent years.

By minor cons include the following.

• Too high bushes that have to be tied to supports.
• It is recommended to strictly comply with all requirements for watering, care and spraying, otherwise the crop will not be the biggest.

Tomato seeds "honey drop F1" is best grown at the beginning of spring. The optimal time is the beginning of March. If you already have seeds collected a few years ago, then they will do. According to many gardeners, it is best to plant them with aging (seeds that lie for 2 or 3 years), since they will have the best germination.

In order for the seeds to grow well, and later the plants do not attack the painful microbes, it is recommended to soak them in a special tool. For this you can use a light solution of potassium permanganate.

Features of the cultivation of this variety are as follows.

• Seeds are recommended to go a little bit in pots. Germinate them best under the film.
• The ideal temperature for landing is the range from 20 to 25 degrees.
• Seeds are very important to water properly. It is recommended to do it with water at room temperature. Too cold liquid will not work.
• Many experts agree that feeding is necessary to do. Two times for seedlings will be enough.
• As soon as the first few leaves appear, the seedlings need to swoop.
• When picking, it is recommended to pinch the main roots to stimulate their further growth.
• Hardening as a preparatory measure for landing in open ground is desirable but not necessary. To hold it, it is recommended to take the seedlings to fresh air and leave for 1-2 hours. In order for plants to develop as well as possible, they need as much light as possible. Alternatively, in bad weather, you can use the light fittings.
• If the seeds were planted in March, then seedlings can be planted in open ground by the beginning of summer. As for greenhouses, then there can be planted seedlings in May.
• The obligatory distance between the bushes should be within 50 cm, and the distance between the rows themselves should be about 60-70 cm.
• If the cultivation of seedlings will be carried out in open ground, it is recommended to cover it with a film.
• Experienced gardeners are not advised to plant tomatoes of any varieties in those beds where eggplants or other nightshade already grew, especially peppers. Ideal are places where before cabbage sprouted, lettuce, various greens (parsley, dill) or beans.
• It is best to grow honey drop tomatoes in a greenhouse on horizontal or vertical trellis, otherwise they will fall. If it is a question of a kitchen garden and an open ground, then it is possible to tie up plants to specially equipped grid.

• It is very important to monitor the formation of stems and side stepsons. If you start this process, the bushes will be formed chaotically, expanding in all directions, and as a result - the tomatoes will get tied worse or will not ripen at all.
• Water the bushes in the ground should be no more than 1 time in 5-6 days. If tomatoes are grown in the greenhouse, it is very important not to forget about the observance of the optimum humidity and regular ventilation. Speaking of the “honey drop” variety, it is worth mentioning that he does not like excessive moisture.
• Weeds from under the bushes and next to them should be removed daily. Particular attention should be paid to the regular loosening of the soil.
• Top-dressing of tomatoes should be done once every few weeks. A balanced top dressing and its alternation is recommended. All tomatoes will grow better if they are fertilized not only with mineral complexes, but also with organic fertilizers.

You can harvest a full harvest 100 days after planting the tomatoes in the ground. The height of the original “honey drop” variety should not be embarrassing, because the fruits of tomatoes grow very juicy and sweet. All the difficulties in growing further pay off.

In order for plants not to disappear, it is very important to know not only the rules for watering, loosening and fertilizing, but also to be familiar with preventive measures that protect plants from various diseases.

It is believed that the “honey drop” variety is resistant to various forms of fungal and bacterial diseases that most often attack other varieties of tomatoes. Late blight and gray rot are the least affected by this variety. But it is possible that under the wrong growing conditions in greenhouses, tomatoes can get sick. Experts note that in the open field the risks of disease are reduced several times. However, the problem may be the neighboring plants in the ground. If they are sick, then the tomatoes will soon also get sick. The best option would be planting, separate from other vegetables.

As prevention at home is possible.

• Make a clean and tillage before fresh seedlings are planted.
• Make soil mulching with straw.
• Use non-toxic antimycotic, antibacterial and antiviral agents (most often spraying is done using a spray bottle).
• Get rid of insects by using a solution with hydrogen peroxide.But the composition of aphids helps a lot, which can be easily made independently from household soap and water.

In general, we can say that the tomato “honey drop F1” receives very good reviews from professional farmers and gardeners. This variety is considered unpretentious. Even amateurs will be able to grow it, while respecting the main recommendations of specialists.

Before growing future tomatoes, it is recommended to read the relevant literature on the topic. Do not forget about the preparation of seeds, their germination and tillage before planting seedlings.

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