Characteristics of the Bellé tomato variety f1
Hybrid varieties are very popular in the modern world, because most of these species perfectly tolerate any weather conditions and are resistant to the attack of pests and diseases. One of these varieties is the Bellé tomato F1.
Characteristics of the Bellé tomato variety f1
These tomatoes have a beautiful appearance and are picky to care for. Their main advantage is their high yield. They are also great for long distance transport.
Variety characteristic
The Bellé tomato species f1 was bred by a famous Dutch breeder especially for Russia. Its cultivation can be carried out both in the open field and in greenhouses. The variety is often used for export abroad.
The Bella tomato variety belongs to early ripeness hybrids. The plant is indeterminate and can grow to a height of about 150 cm. The appearance of the leaves is no different from other melons. It is small in size and has a pleasant dark green color.
A feature of the variety is its fruits. They form on one cluster and mature throughout the season. One bunch contains from 6 to 8 fruits.
According to the description, tomato Bellé F1 has a high yield: from 1 sq. m collect more than 15 kg. The fruit is small in size, its weight is about 200 g. Tomatoes are round, slightly flattened.
Over the entire ripening period, tomatoes change their color several times. Immediately, the fruits are green, then yellow or orange, at the end of ripening they turn dark red.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato Bellé F1 has many advantages, as evidenced by the characteristics of the variety.
Main advantages:
- fruits ripen early enough;
- tomatoes have an incredible taste;
- high yield;
- grows well even in the shade;
- resistant to most ailments.
The hybrid has almost no downsides. The first and most basic disadvantage is that the seeds of the plant cannot be used for planting the next year. This is due to the fact that they do not inherit the genes of the mother bush.
Also, the disadvantages include the fact that the bush needs to be formed. They need to make support, because the tomato is high enough, which means that it can break during the growth process.
Growing Tomatoes Bella
Proper care will allow you to get a good harvest
Bellé tomatoes subspecies f1 can be grown both using seeds and seedlings.
If you have chosen the seed planting method, then you should know that the seeds do not need special treatment. The tomato goes through all the procedures even before it hits the shelves. The soil for planting is prepared from garden soil and humus. Seeds are placed in containers to a depth of no more than 2 cm.
The planted seeds are covered with a film, which is removed after the germination of the sprouts. The seedlings should be in a place that is warm and light enough. The tomato is watered only with pre-warmed water. When the first leaves are formed on the seedlings, a pick is carried out. In this case, the sheet must be strong enough.
Fortified seedlings are planted in open ground. Bella's tomato is planted at a distance of 50 cm from each other. Leave 60 cm between the rows.
Caring for Bella Tomatoes
The variety easily tolerates any, even the most extreme situations. Heat or lack of light cannot do much harm to him. Despite this, Tomato Bella still needs proper care. The variety needs to be watered, but not as often as other tomatoes because it is a drought tolerant variety.
The tomato needs abundant watering only in the first 7 days after planting the seedlings. This is necessary for the variety to take root quickly. Fertilization of the soil is an integral part of care, therefore, exactly 14 days after planting the seedlings, the first top dressing is carried out. The next time, fertilizer is applied clearly according to the scheme.
Conclusion
Belle's tomato is one of the hybrid varieties, adapted to any weather conditions and the main diseases of melons. Its fruits have a pleasant taste and color. Bellé tomato f1 belongs to the lettuce type of tomato.
The bush gives a bountiful harvest: from one, with proper care, you can get more than 15 kg of delicious fruits.