Tomato seedling grade Zorro F1
Species: semi-determinant hybrid
Maturity: early
Fruits: 160-210 gr., red
Yield: 11.3 kg/m²
Growing conditions: protected ground
Selection: London/Moscow
Ripening period | Early variety |
planting material | tomatoes |
fruit coloration | Red |
fruit shape | rounded |
Place of cultivation | protected ground |
By type of plant | Semi-determinant |
Originators of tomato Zorro F1 – GREENOMICA LTD (London/Moscow). The variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2011 with a permit for cultivation in film greenhouses on the basis of personal subsidiary plots.
Variety advantages: earlier friendly ripening, large size, uniformity and bright color of fruits, immunity to a complex of diseases.
Characteristics of the variety
Semi-vegetative type plant with a powerful branched root system. The foliage is numerous, dark green. The inflorescence is simple, forms 5-6 tomatoes. The first is laid over the 7th or 8th sheet, then – every two sheets. Articulated stem.
Fruits flat-round shape, ribbed at the stem, average weight 160-210 gr. The color of ripe tomatoes – bright red. The pulp is dense, juicy, with 3-4 seed chambers. Taste – refreshing, fragrant. Peel – elastic, does not crack, which increases the transportability of tomatoes. Variety purpose: salad.
Yields«Zorro F1» high – 11.3 kg of marketable fruits with 1m², according to the State Register. Ripening terms – early friendly, 85-95 days from germination.
Immunity to tomato mosaic virus, Verticile and Fusarium wilt, Cladosporiosis. Medium resistance to bacterial blotch.
Growing conditions
Tomato variety «Zorro F1» grown in spring film greenhouses without heating, in the first and second turns of glass greenhouses.
- The plant tolerates hot weather, develops on compacted soils.
- To increase productivity, bushes are formed into one stem. In case of premature topping of plants, a substitute stepson is retained.
- Plantings are fed with organic matter and mineral compounds with a high content of potassium.
Seedling selection
Before you buy Zorro F1 tomato seedlings, inspect it carefully.
A quality healthy seedling:
- Shrubs – 30-35 cm high, branched. The stem is strong, but not thick (the diameter of a regular pencil).
- Leaves – few (6-7 pieces), whole, elastic, raised up. No wrinkling, yellowing, brown or black spots.
- Roots – shaped, moist, undamaged.
- The color of the seedlings is rich green. Pale, weak stems and leaves indicate a lack of light when growing seedlings.
- Age for landing at a permanent place – 55-65 days.
Beware of fakes and diseased planting material! Buy "Zorro F1" tomato seedlings in nurseries and specialized stores.
Preparations
Phase | Operation | Biopreparations | Comment |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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top dressing | SBT-Biocomplex Amino | Stimulation of plant growth. Improvement of photosynthetic activity Treatment of plants at a height of 15-20 cm. |
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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 |
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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 |