Tomato Sterlet F1 is a high-yielding variety with limited growth, which is suitable for fresh consumption and canning. It has resistance to pathogens and pests; before planting, to achieve maximum results, it is advised to study the requirements for cultivation.
- History of selection
- Description and characteristics
- Photo
- Productivity
- Resistance to pests and diseases
- Methods of application
- Agricultural technology
- How to plant
- Growing
- Harvesting
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Reviews
History of selection
The originator of the variety is a company known under the brand “Seeds of Altai”. F1 means it is a hybrid. There are no data on parent varieties.
Description and characteristics
Sterlet F1 can be grown in any climate; it thrives in a greenhouse. The variety does not require care; it is planted in open ground in early spring in the south.
Tomato bushes form a strong, thick stem. The leaves are of a bright green hue, a form characteristic of this plant species.
The fruit has a smooth, glossy skin, the flesh is red, dense, juicy with a pleasant tomato taste, but has a characteristic sourness.
The bush stops growing after the formation of 6-8 fruit clusters on it. The harvest ripens in 90-95 days from the moment of sprouting; harvesting is carried out as the tomatoes ripen. Before harvesting, the fruits do not fall off and are stored on the bush.
| Ripening time | early ripening |
| Color/Color | deep red |
| Plant height | no more than 1 meter |
| Fruit size | 6-8 cm |
| Fruit weight | 100-150 gr |
| Type of fruit | cream |
| Number of fruits per cluster | from 3 to 5 pcs. |
| Landing location | open ground and film greenhouses |
| Planting scheme | 40*40 cm between bushes and beds |
| Category | hybrid |
| Bush type | determinant |
| Conditions | for sunny places |
| Year of approval for use | 2020 |
| Authors | breeders of the Seeds of Altai company |
Photo
Productivity
Sterlet F1 is a super-yielding tomato variety that is grown on an industrial scale. From 40 to 45 fruits are formed on one plant. With minimal care, 7-10 kg can be harvested from one square meter of sown area. Ripe tomatoes. For dense plantings 20 kg.
Resistance to pests and diseases
Pests are rarely interested in the crop; in a greenhouse, plants can be attacked by whitefly larvae. It is recommended to treat the variety with Iskra as a preventive measure. Spraying is carried out before flowering begins.
Sterlet F1 is a tomato variety resistant to the most common diseases, not damaged by fusarium, verticillium wilt, blight, and nematodes do not affect plants.
Most tomatoes with an elongated shape are susceptible to blossom end rot. Sterlet F1 is a variety resistant to this problem, but there is a risk of fruit damage. As a preventive measure, it is useful to add ash or crushed eggshells to the soil.
Methods of application
The fruits of the described variety are ideal for preservation; they can be pickled. They are fleshy, elastic, and do not crack when preserved whole. However, the Sterlet F1 tomato has a universal purpose according to the catalogue, suitable for preparing fresh salads.They can be dried, dried and even frozen.
Agricultural technology
Agrotechnical activities include planting, growing, and harvesting.
How to plant
Sterlet F1 tomatoes are planted in open ground when the temperature at night is not 13 C, and the soil temperature is at least 15.5 C. Prolonged heat will stop fruiting. Planting in cold weather will cause stunted plant growth. Planting too late can result in lower yields.
For normal growth, tomatoes of this variety need at least 6-8 hours of sun. The planting site is rotated annually. Not the best place where eggplants, peppers or potatoes were recently grown. Avoid planting tomatoes near corn.
Before planting tomatoes, dig up the soil to the depth of a spade in the fall and add organic fertilizers to the soil. In Sterlet F1 tomatoes, the root system develops along any part of the stem that is immersed in the soil. Deepening the bushes promotes the appearance of more roots, which favors intensive growth.
The bushes are placed at a distance of 40 cm from each other, the distance between the rows is the same.
Growing
Sterlet F1 tomatoes need rich, well-draining soil that remains slightly moist for a long time. It is recommended to add compost, aged manure, sawdust or a mixture of these to the soil. These tomatoes prefer a slightly acidic pH level of 6.0 to 7.0.
Tomatoes Sterlet F1 grow quickly and consume a lot of nutrients, so for a good harvest they require regular feeding. Slow release mixtures are added at planting time. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer or a mixture designed specifically for tomatoes.
Once the plants begin to set fruit, apply fish emulsion, compost tea or other water-soluble organic fertilizer every 1-2 weeks.
For good growth of Sterlet F1 tomatoes, plants need water. The general rule is to water slowly and deeply to encourage the development of a deep root system. Irrigate the soil in the morning; do not flood the soil until it becomes a swamp. Insufficient watering causes stress in plants of this variety and slows down growth.
Harvesting
Sterlet F1 tomato fruits should be left on the plant as long as possible to ensure they develop the best flavor. They must be completely colored and solid.
Harvested tomatoes of the Sterlet F1 variety should be kept at room temperature on a table or windowsill until use. Storing in the refrigerator may cause loss of flavor.
As soon as the daytime air temperature outside drops below 15 C, fruit ripening will stop. When this happens, remove the entire plant and hang it upside down in a dark place, such as a garage or basement, until the ripening process is complete.
You can collect and store unripe Sterlet F1 tomatoes in a paper bag or cardboard box between layers of newspaper until they are ripe.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- easy care;
- long shelf life;
- versatility;
- immunity;
- amicable maturation;
- transportability.
Flaws:
- you cannot get seeds for propagation;
- non-uniform tomatoes.
Reviews
Since the described tomato variety has been cultivated for quite a long time, the quality of the fruit, the difficulty of cultivation, and the features of care can be judged by reviews.
Tomato Sterlet F1 is an excellent solution for open ground and greenhouses, it has stable immunity, has a universal purpose, and has proven itself among summer residents and in industrial cultivation.
