Tomato Intuition

The full name of this tomato variety is Intuition f1, because it is a hybrid of the first generation. It was developed by Russian breeders in the late 90s of the last century. The owner of the breeding patent is the agricultural company "Gavrish", which presents the Intuition tomato as one of the most unpretentious, high-yielding and resistant to various diseases. In 1998 he was included in the State Register and received a recommendation for cultivation in the Central regions of the Russian Federation, the Tatar Republic and the Krasnoyarsk Territory.

The popularity of the hybrid among gardeners is growing every year, thanks to its excellent characteristics and "marketable" appearance. These tomatoes ripen together on the brushes, which allows them to be picked at the same time, and the taste impresses even the most picky lovers of this vegetable.

Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Intuition

The variety of these tomatoes belongs to unstamped, that is, having a weak stem. In addition, the hybrid is indeterminate, without points of growth restriction. Therefore, its bushes can reach a height of 2 meters or more. These plants must be tied up so that the leaves and stem do not touch the ground. And the growth must be regulated, pinched at the right height. The roots do not grow in depth, but in width, sometimes reaching 50 centimeters.

Tomato Intuition

There are few leaves and brushes on a powerful stem. The inflorescences are intermediate, the first appear after 8-9 leaves, later - every 2-3 leaves. They consist of 6-8 tomatoes, which are held on a sturdy branch that can withstand this amount of fruit.

Tomatoes have a rounded shape, deep red color, covered with smooth thin skin. The diameter of the average fruit is 7 centimeters, the average weight is 100 grams. Description of tomatoes Intuition can be continued endlessly, because this variety amazes with its growth and abundance of ripe fruits.

Growing features

Soil preparation

Recently, more and more gardeners have been using special containers instead of the usual boxes, the height of which can be no more than 6-8 centimeters. Before laying the soil, it is necessary to disinfect them with a weak solution of manganese. You can either buy the soil in a specialized store, or prepare it yourself: mix humus, peat and turf. Add river sand, wood ash and superphosphate to the mixture per bucket: 1 kilogram of sand, 100 grams of ash and 30 grams of the mineral. Now the soil has a complete set of fertilizers. The prepared soil is poured into the container and compacted.

Growing in greenhouse conditions

Sowing

The end of February / the beginning of March is the most optimal time to grow seedlings on time, plant them in the ground and grow a crop. Each region has its own weather characteristics and climatic conditions. For this reason, gardeners are guided by their experience and local conditions.

Seed preparation

They disinfect, protect, and stimulate seeds for further growth. How to prepare solutions and use them is indicated on the packages. Such preliminary work not only activates the growth of the seedling, but also supports its immunity, helps to easily survive stress during sudden changes in temperature and drought.

Planting seedlings

Put the harvested seeds into grooves 1-1.5 centimeters deep, cover them with soil and water with a warm solution of humate. The boxes are placed in a lighted heated place (22-24 degrees) and covered with glass or foil. This will create a certain protection and microclimate for future sprouts and will help them germinate on the fourth or fifth day. After that, the entrances are opened. Further care is the same as for any seedlings: timely watering.

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Dive

After the appearance of 3-4 leaves on tomatoes, it is necessary to plant or dive the bushes. What is it for? In order for the root system of each individual seedling to develop normally, and the roots, growing, do not interfere with the neighbors, they must be placed in a separate pot (10 centimeters in diameter and 10 in height). The entire procedure must be carried out very carefully so as not to damage the fragile sprout.

Dive tomatoes

The experience of breeders has shown that the F1 hybrid tolerates diving painlessly. You can grow seedlings in small containers for 50-55 days until they reach 30-35 centimeters in height. During this period, it is necessary not only to provide the seedlings with light and warmth, but also to harden 10 days before transplanting into a greenhouse or open soil. To do this, you need to take it out to the balcony or keep it with the window open at night.

Landing in the ground

Before planting seedlings in a greenhouse or open soil, it is necessary to carry out certain preparatory work:

1. Add humus, peat with wood ash to the greenhouse soil or open beds in advance from autumn, pour hot manganese solution. Each hole should be 60 centimeters from the adjacent one;

2. Planting seedlings is carried out in cloudy weather, and not on a hot sunny day. Do not deeply deepen the root into the ground, it can subsequently give new roots and shoots. This is the peculiarity of the f1 hybrid;
3. After seven days, when the plant takes root and gets stronger, it is necessary to make a strong support for the bushes and begin to tie it, without stopping, until the growth is fixed;
4. If the seedlings are planted in open ground, the first days should be covered with a film at night, and during the day they should be artificially shaded. Do this before the onset of stable warm weather.
   

   Landing in the ground

Watering and fertilizing tomato

Caring for a tomato Intuition is not difficult, although there are certain rules that must be followed:

1. Regardless of whether the seedlings are planted in the greenhouse or in the open field, you should not water it in the first week. She needs to get used to the new soil and take root. On day 10, start watering;
2. The water temperature should be 20-22 degrees. Watering until the first color is carried out every 4 days, consuming 1.5 liters. During the flowering period, increase the water consumption to 5 liters per bush;
3. You need to water at the root, the best time for greenhouses is in the morning, and in the beds you can also in the evening.

The use of fertilizers for tomato Intuition is no different from the introduction of organic matter and minerals for other varieties of tomatoes. The first feeding should be done in 10-15 days. It is necessary to dilute 30 grams of nitrophoska and 0.5 liters of liquid mullein in 10 liters of water. Consumption for 1 bush - 1 liter. The second fertilization is carried out after 10 days with the same solution and after two weeks.

In the process of growing Tomato Intuition, it is important to produce not only a garter of bushes in time, but also to remove stepsons.

Adhering to these simple recommendations, it is not difficult to grow an excellent harvest of this varietal tomato in your country house.

Garter tomatoes

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

According to gardeners and lovers of this vegetable, the F1 hybrid has many advantages:

1. excellent seed germination;
2. the ability to grow in greenhouses and open ground;
3. amicable maturation;
4. stable high yield;
5. wonderful taste;
6. good preservation and transportability;
7. can be consumed both raw and canned;
8. high resistance to diseases: fusarium, tobacco mosaic and others.

Despite their relatively "young" age, Intuition tomatoes are becoming more and more popular every year. Professional gardeners and amateurs appreciate them for their unpretentiousness and rich harvest. The housewives liked this variety for its universal properties, because tomatoes are suitable for pickles, and for preparing salads and other tomato delights. And the F1 hybrid suits farmers with the ability to long-term storage and long-term transportation.