Tomato Dorothy F1

Species: indeterminate hybrid

Fruiting: early

Fruits: large, 140-170 gr., red

Yield: high – 12.7 kg/m²

Growing conditions: all regions, greenhouse, protected ground

Selection: London/Moscow

Ripening period Early variety
planting material tomatoes
fruit coloration Red
fruit shape with spout
Place of cultivation protected ground
By type of plant Indeterminate

Originators of the tomato "Dorothy F1" GREENOMICA LTD (London/Moscow). In 2012, the variety was included in the State Sort Register of the Russian Federation with a permit for cultivation in private farms under film cover.

Variety advantages: high early yield, resistance to temperature extremes, to a group of viruses and fungal diseases.

Characteristics of the variety

Plant of vegetative type, indeterminate, strong, requires a garter. Root System –  powerful, quickly regenerates, thanks to which the seedlings quickly take root. The leaves are large, dark green, grow in a semi-horizontal position. Inflorescences – simple or intermediate type. The first appears above 9-11 sheets, then –  every 3 sheets.

Fruit "Dorothy" rounded shape with a nose (shape index 0.9-1.0). Tomatoes are large, weighing 140-170 gr. Peel – elastic, smooth, bright red. Pulp – thick, tasty. Tomatoes have good transportability, do not crack, are suitable for sale in fresh markets, salad preparation, whole canning.

Productivity commodity fruits – 12.7 kg per square meter. The ripening of the variety is early: 90-95 days from the moment of emergence  sprouts.

Immunity. The plant is resistant to mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, verticillium, fusarium wilt.

Growing conditions: closed ground, slightly saline and neutral soils. For a more saturated color of fruits, higher doses of potash fertilizers and moderate use of ammonia forms of nitrogen are recommended.

Seedling selection

Before you buy seedlings of "Dorothy F1" tomatoes, inspect them carefully.

A quality healthy seedling:

  • Shrubs – no more than 30 cm high, branched. The stem is strong, but not thick (the diameter of a simple pencil).
  • Leaves – few (7-12 pcs.), whole, elastic, raised up.
  • Roots – shaped, moist, undamaged.
  • Seedling color – rich green.
  • The age of the seedling is 1.5-2 months.

Signs of diseased and poor-quality seedlings:

  • Egg laying on the bottom of the leaf. Brown, dark spots and mold on the plant.
  • Wrinkled, deformed or yellowed leaf blade.
  • The excessive thickness of the stems and lush large foliage indicate abundant fertilization of seedlings with nitrogen fertilizers, which significantly reduces the yield of tomatoes.
  • Pale, thin, weak stems and leaves indicate a lack of light when growing seedlings.

Beware of fakes and diseased planting material! Buy tomato seedlings "Dorothy F1" in nurseries and specialized stores.

Preparations

Phase Operation Biopreparations Comment
Pre-plant tillage Disease treatment SBT-Trichodermin TH82 Fight against overwintering forms of pathogens
30-100 g/20 l of water per 1 weave
Pest control SBT-Pecilomycin RM116 wireworms. Soil pest control: larvae and adults of the May beetle, wireworm, mole cricket, etc.
100-150 g / 1 weave is applied by spreading
top dressing Organic fertilizer "TOR" Main application in March, proportion 1:13
root formation Disease treatment SBT-Trichodermin TH82 Soaking the roots of seedlings before planting - Prevention of the development of fungal diseases. Uniform shoots. Improving the processes of rooting seedlings. Stimulation of the development of the root system.
20 g / 5 l per 100 - 150 pcs. seeds
SBT-Fitolek BS26 Soaking the roots of seedlings before planting - Prevention of the development of fungal diseases. Uniform shoots. Improving the processes of rooting seedlings. Stimulation of the development of the root system.
20 g / 5 l per 100 - 150 pcs. seeds
vegetation Disease treatment SBT-Fitolek BS26 Prevention of rhizoctoniosis, phomosis, late blight
Treatment of plants at a height of 15 - 20 cm.
Pest control SBT-Entolek Aphid. Pest control, Colorado potato beetle larvae and adults, cutworm larvae, aphids
Treatment of plants at a height of 15 - 20 cm.
SBT-Coloradophage Colorado beetle. Control of pests, larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle
Treatment of plants at a height of 15 - 20 cm.
top dressing SBT-Biocomplex Amino Stimulation of plant growth. Improvement of photosynthetic activity
Treatment of plants at a height of 15-20 cm.
Organic fertilizer "TOR" Top dressing in the soil in June proportion 1:40
Bloom top dressing Organic fertilizer "TOR" Foliar feeding in July proportion 1:38
Fruiting Disease treatment SBT-Fitolek BS26 Prevention of rhizoctoniosis, phomosis, late blight
Treatment of plants during the formation of fruits (1-2 treatments) 30 g / 10 l per 1 weave
SBT-Trichodermin TH82 Prevention of rhizoctoniosis, phomosis, late blight
Treatment of plants during the formation of fruits (1-2 treatments) 30 g / 10 l per 1 weave
Pest control SBT-Entolek Colorado beetle. Control of pests, larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle.
Treatment of plants during the formation of fruits (1 - 2 treatments) 40 ml / 10 l of water per 2 acres