Tomato Voyage

Tomato Voyage F1 is one of the varieties of the indeterminate species, which is especially popular among gardeners. It is remarkable not only for its unusual shape, but also for its excellent taste.

This variety was awarded this name for a reason, because it speaks for itself. Voyage is French for travel. Such a bizarre shape in a tomato so that it can be broken and eaten, even if there is no knife at hand.

General characteristics of the variety

Tomato F1 is an indeterminate hybrid variety, i.e. has unlimited growth, which can reach over 2 meters in height. Therefore, the variety must be tied to a support and form a bush. The hybrid is early maturing and has a high yield. Inflorescences are formed every 3 leaves. The tomato begins to bear fruit in about 90-100 days. The leaves of a tomato are medium in size and have a rich green color. The tomato has an intermediate type of inflorescence. A distinctive feature of the variety is frost resistance and sufficient endurance with a lack of light.

Tomato Voyage

Fruit characteristics

• A bizarre shape that consists of several tomatoes joined together;
• Large enough size - from 120 to 150 grams;
• Smooth and dense peel, perfectly retains juice and does not undergo cracking;
• Very high yield - from 1 m2 you can easily collect from 12 to 18 kg of tomato;
• Takes up little space, because grows in height;
• Maturation occurs gradually;
• The variety tolerates temperature fluctuations well;
• Excellent taste. Juicy and sweet tomato is ideal for fresh and processed consumption;
• The color has a pleasant pink tint;
• If the proper conditions are observed, the tomato can be easily stored from 2 to 3 weeks. The absence of moisture and drafts is important. The optimum storage temperature is no higher than 17 ° C.

Disease resistance

Tomato has increased resistance to diseases such as late blight, alternaria and fusarium wilt.

Tomato growing rules

The timing of planting tomatoes depends on where they will be planted: in a greenhouse or on open soil. Since Voyage tomatoes are classified as early-ripening varieties, it is recommended to plant seedlings at the end of February or in the first half of March. Reviews from gardeners say that the variety has no germination problems. Hence, the cultivation itself will not be problematic.

Seed preparation

• Seeds should be prepared before planting. Seeds are disinfected in a weak manganese solution. They should be left for 10-15 minutes. This is done so that in the future the seeds are protected from fungus and various diseases;
• Then the seeds are recommended to be soaked in Epin's solution for 16-18 hours. After a lapse of time, the seeds will have time to swell and you can safely plant them.

Quality primer can be purchased at specialty stores. The soil is pre-moistened and the seeds are laid out on the surface, after which they are pressed to a depth of 6-8 mm. Gaps of about 2 cm should be left between the seeds, and 3-4 cm between the rows.

Once all the seeds are planted, cover the container with plastic wrap. The room temperature should be 22-25 ° С during the day and 15-20 ° С at night.

It is enough to ventilate seedlings in a mini-greenhouse once a day. If all planting rules are followed, then seed shoots can be observed as early as 4-10 days. After the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed, and the container with seedlings is placed in the light.Timely watering is important. As soon as 2-3 leaves have appeared, the seedlings can be dived. For this, peat pots are recommended.

Seedlings should be planted in greenhouses. This guarantees a larger yield than on open soil. The recommended age for planting seedlings in a greenhouse is 45-50 days. Thanks to the developed root system, the plant takes root well in new soil.

In the greenhouse, add a fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus to each hole. You need to plant seedlings carefully in the holes, then compact the earth. The standard distance between holes is 55-60 cm.

Harvest

Growing care

Before planting, you need to remove the old soil by about 10 cm. The remaining soil must be disinfected using copper sulfate. The soil should be warm, moist, and the light should be evenly distributed throughout the soil.

Loamy light soils, with sufficient nutrients, are ideal for sowing. So, the tomato will grow well and bear fruit. Soil acidity should not exceed 5.5-7.5Ph.

The air in the room should be warm, within 23-25 ​​degrees. The best alignment for the rows is north-south. Bushes must have access to fresh air at all times.

For the Voyage f1 variety to bring a rich harvest, you need to properly care for the plant. Description of Voyage tomato care is as follows:

• Timely hilling is important for the plant. It is usually carried out when the first tubercles appear on the stem, near the soil;
• Fertilizer should be applied after two weeks. For feeding, use nitrophoska or mullein. 1 liter of the mixture is enough for a bush. Subsequent top dressing is performed every two weeks, while alternately applying organic and mineral fertilizers;
• An important part of plant care is watering. It should be done every 4-5 days. It is undesirable to water the tomato immediately after transplanting, because the plant has not yet got used to the new environment;
• The optimal water temperature for irrigation is considered to be 20-22 degrees. 4-5 liters of water is enough for 1 m2;
• An important stage in plant care is pinching. You need to prune side shoots regularly. This process should be done in the morning. The lower leaves are removed when the tomato becomes ripe and red;

• An important point in caring for a tomato is tying bushes. This is required because, due to the tallness of the variety, the stems begin to bend and break under the weight of the fruit.

The advantages and disadvantages of tomato

From the above characteristics and descriptions of the Voyage tomato variety, both positive and negative sides can be identified.

Benefits:

1. Excellent taste;
2. High productivity;
3. Frost resistance;
4. Large and juicy fruits that are easy to break;
5. Due to extended fruiting, fresh fruits can be obtained over time;
6. Tall growth allows you to take up less space in width, thereby rationally using it.

Disadvantages:

1. This hybrid is not suitable for outdoor cultivation;
2. Pinching is required;

Based on the pros and cons, there are many more positive aspects. As for pinching, this drawback can be turned into a plus, because thanks to it, a large and bountiful harvest can be expected on the site.

On the Internet, you can find only positive reviews. This is not without reason, because only an excellent harvest can be expected from such a variety, and dishes made from these tomatoes will decorate any dining table.

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