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Tomato variety Sofa F1: description and characteristics, reviews and photos

Seeds of the Sofa F1 tomato variety appeared on the seed market in 2020. According to the description of breeders, this is a first-generation hybrid that is ideal for cultivation in the non-chernozem zone of Russia. Sofa F1 has not yet become widespread, but many gardeners have given the new variety a high rating.
  1. In this article we will tell you:
  2. History of selection
  3. Description and characteristics
  4. Photo
  5. Yield
  6. Resistance to pests and diseases
  7. Methods of application
  8. Agrotechnics
  9. How to plant
  10. Growing
  11. Harvesting
  12. Advantages and disadvantages
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History of selection

Sofa F1 is a product of selection of the Moscow region agrocomplex "Partner". In creating a new variety, breeders set the goal of combining the best properties of previously bred tomatoes Verochka, Lyubasha and others, taking into account their shortcomings.

This hybrid has resistance to temperature fluctuations, diseases and pests, early ripening, abundant fruiting, versatility of use, optimal bush size.

On the company's website, in social networks, based on reviews of vegetable growers, company employees analyze how the declared properties of the new product are confirmed in practice.

Description and characteristics

This variety is created for growing in protected and open ground. According to the ripening period, the variety is declared by the manufacturer as ultra-early. The plants are short with small leaves of medium density, compact round fruits, with 3-4 seed chambers.Tomato variety Sofa F1: description and characteristics, reviews and photos

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Tomato seeds of the Sofa F1 variety appeared on the seed market in 2020. According to the description of the breeders, this is a first-generation hybrid, which is ideal for cultivation in the non-chernozem zone of Russia. Sofa F1 has not yet received wide distribution, but many gardeners highly appreciated the new variety. In this article we will tell you:
History of selection Description and characteristics
Photo Productivity
Resistance to pests and diseases Methods of application
Agricultural technology How to plant
Growing 2021
Harvesting Advantages and disadvantages
Reviews Show in full ▼

Sofa F1 is a product of selection of the Partner agricultural complex near Moscow. In creating a new variety, the breeders set a goal to combine the best properties of previously bred tomatoes Verochka, Lyubasha and others, and to take into account their shortcomings.

This hybrid is characterized by resistance to temperature fluctuations, diseases and pests, early ripening, abundant fruiting, versatility of use, and optimal bush size.

On the company’s website, on social networks, and based on reviews from vegetable growers, company employees analyze how the declared properties of the new product are confirmed in practice.

Description and characteristics

This variety is created for cultivation in protected and open ground. In terms of ripening time, the variety is declared by the manufacturer as ultra-early. The plants are low with medium-sized leaves of medium density, compact round fruits, with 3-4 seed chambers.

Tomatoes of this variety are aromatic, with a characteristic sourness. The skin is thin, but durable and does not crack. The clusters are prolific, so the plants require garter. Step-sonning is necessary. The stems of the bush are powerful, the roots are well developed.

Ripening time

80-85 days

Plant height

Fruit size

average

Fruit color

red

Fruit weight

80-100 g

Type of fruit

rounded

Number of fruits per cluster

  • on average 5 fruits
  • Landing location
  • open or closed ground
  • Planting scheme
  • 35-40 cm between plants, 40-45 cm between rowsCategory;
  • hybridBush type;
  • determinant, stuntedConditions.

Year of approval for use

Authors

Blokin-Mechtalin V.I.

Productivity

5-6 kg from one bush

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Photo

Productivity

The plant's energy and nutrients are not wasted on growing excess green mass, but go towards the development of fruits. The earliest lower cluster is formed over the 6-7th leaf, then the upper ones are tied two leaves apart. Up to 6 tomatoes ripen on each bunch.

Resistance to pests and diseases

The hybrid is resistant to viral, bacterial and fungal infections, is not affected by blossom end rot, is tolerant to late blight, and is not susceptible to attack by pests.

Some gardeners have noted isolated cases of infection of Sofa tomatoes with fusarium, mosaic virus, and Alternaria.The spread of these diseases is facilitated by high humidity, prolonged rains, stagnation of water in the beds, and lack of sun. Under these conditions, it is useful to spray the plants and soil in the garden with fungicidal preparations once every 2 weeks.

Methods of application

  • Early ripening suggests that the first ripened fruits will go into salads and slices. The characteristic tomato aroma, small seeds, juicy pulp, thin delicate skin make the first tomatoes from the garden almost a delicacy on the summer table.
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  • The average size of the fruits with thin but strong skin makes them indispensable for whole-fruit canning. When processed, they do not crack and retain their shape. Thanks to its dense pulp, this variety is suitable for making sauces and ketchups, freezing and drying.
  • Agricultural technology
  • Hybrid Sofa F1 is unpretentious, does not require the creation of special conditions, but has some features in care, which must be taken into account in order to make the most of its benefits.
  • How to plant
  • In most regions of our country, tomatoes are grown in seedlings.
  • In the central regions, tomatoes are sown in mid-March, in the northern regions 3-4 weeks later. It is better to sow the seeds in separate pots, this eliminates the picking stage. To check the germination of planting material, you need to dissolve one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and place the seeds there. The germinated ones will sink to the bottom. At the beginning of spring, for the full development of seedlings, the lack of light is compensated with the help of a phytolamp.

Despite the “innate” resistance to fungal infections, it is recommended to treat the seeds with a fungicide solution for 20 minutes before planting.

For hardening, it is useful to place grown plants on a closed balcony or terrace for an hour, gradually increasing the “walks” to several hours.

Favorable factors for transplanting tomatoes into a greenhouse:

  1. seedlings are at least 50 days old;
  2. developed root system;
  3. strong stem;
  4. at least 7 true leaves;
  5. daytime temperature not lower than +15

night temperature not lower than +10

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In the middle zone, this temperature is usually set in early May, in Siberia, in the Urals in June. Plants should be planted at a distance of 35-40 cm, maintaining a distance between rows of at least 40 cm.

For cultivation in open ground, the timing of sowing and transplanting into the garden bed is adjusted depending on climatic conditions.

Growing

The sofa loves well-lit, sunny places, loose fertile substrate rich in prehus. Before planting seedlings, nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied to the bed.

It is recommended to water once every 2-3 days, avoiding stagnation of moisture. The top layer of the substrate must be allowed to dry. Water consumption for young plants immediately after planting is no more than a liter, for mature bushes - three liters. When watering, it is advisable to use warm, soft water and avoid dripping on the leaves.

Regular loosening is no less important for this crop. This enriches the soil with oxygen, improves the structure, and prevents moisture stagnation.

For actively fruiting plants, fertilizing is necessary throughout the entire growing season. After the seedlings have adapted to the new location, liquid nitrogen fertilizer is applied in 10-15 days. For adult plants, phosphorus-potassium fertilizing is carried out at intervals of 15-20 days.

This variety is genetically “programmed” to form a strong, standard, low stem, but due to the abundant fruiting and the formation of clusters with bunches of tomatoes, the bushes require staking to a support. Timely removal of stepchildren is also necessary.

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The disadvantages of this hybrid are the flip side of its advantages. Abundant fruiting - the need for garter and support; active vegetation, ensuring effective photosynthesis - pinching; new variety - relatively high price of seed material; You cannot get seeds from a first generation hybrid.

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