- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: universal
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 85-90
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for film greenhouses
- Marketability: high
- Transportability: high
- Bush size: undersized
- Bush height, cm: 80-100
The F1 cockatoo tomato is an excellent choice for gardeners living in the central and northern regions of the country, as this hybrid shows high yields even in cool summer weather. The mark in the name F1 means that the variety is a hybrid, that is, it was bred specifically for certain conditions, it combines the best qualities of parent plants.
Description of the variety
Cockatoo refers to early ripe tomatoes, for which it is especially appreciated by gardeners. A fragrant harvest can be removed already in the middle of summer. Considering that the plants will be grown in the prepared soil of the greenhouse, there is a high probability of obtaining record harvests by weight.
The main qualities of the fruit
Kakadu tomatoes have a rich scarlet hue. At the same time, up to 5-6 fruits of a round, neat shape can form on one brush. Ripe fruits have an average weight of 180-230 g. In this case, 5-6 seed chambers are most often observed. The skin on a ripe tomato is thin, but quite strong.
Taste characteristics
Bright scarlet fruits with thin skin are perfect for fresh consumption in salads and for various heat treatment. At the same time, the delicate juicy pulp will not lose its exquisite, rather strong aroma. The fruits have a delicate sweetish rich taste.
Ripening and fruiting
The variety belongs to the early maturing. The first ripe fruits appear by the end of 3 months from the day of planting the seeds. The specific terms depend on the climate of the territory and the method of cultivation - in a covered greenhouse or directly in the open field.
Yield
The variety is popular due to its high yield, which begins to manifest itself especially actively after the first harvest. Average indicators show high productivity of growing Cockatoo. For the first one or two harvests - 6-7 kg / m², while the total yield reaches 17-19 kg / m².
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Due to the fact that the manufacturer took care of the special treatment of seeds in advance, the gardener does not need additional disinfection. Planting seeds for seedlings occurs 50 days before the transfer of plants to open ground.
As soon as the leaves appear, it is better to put the seedlings on the windowsill and begin to slowly harden before planting, adjusting the temperature in which the tomatoes are located - this will significantly increase the speed of getting used to the full-fledged soil. It is worth starting to air the seedlings a week before transplanting to a permanent place. And the landing itself should be carried out at a time when the night frosts are definitely over.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The seating characteristics depend on where you plant the Cockatoo. On the open ground, it is necessary to give the plants more free space, arrange them so that there are 3-5 future bushes per square meter. And in a greenhouse, a denser planting is permissible - up to 8 bushes per square meter.
Growing and care
Gardeners of all regions especially love this variety for its undemanding nature and easy adaptability to external conditions. The bushes planted in the ground grow up to 80-100 cm and have a high density of the bush, which eliminates the need for an additional garter. The only thing worth taking care of when planting is protecting the roots from freezing in the first days, while the plant gets used to the soil. And also it is necessary to carry out systematic feeding every 10 days. Watering should be done in the morning - 2.5 liters per bush before the first flowers appear, and 4 liters after the beginning of flowering.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
Due to their hybrid properties, Kakadu tomatoes have a fairly high natural immunity to most common diseases and pests. However, they also have a weak point that you need to know about: apical rot and late blight. When the first signs of disease appear, it is worth immediately performing the necessary processing with special means. Or spray the bushes in advance.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
Easily tolerates temperature changes. Adapts to both heat and sudden cold snaps.Moreover, even in a very humid summer, during the period of excess rainfall, it manages to mature and give a fairly large and high-quality harvest.
Growing regions
Due to its endurance, resistance to cold snaps and rapid ripening of the crop, the variety is considered universal. It is grown for personal use and production in different parts of the country.
The southern and central regions allow for planting in open ground.
Ural. Growing in greenhouses.
Siberia. Growing in greenhouses.
In all of these territories, the variety shows high resistance and productivity. Even if, after the onset of cold weather, still green fruits are removed, they ripen remarkably in a dark, warm place in a few days.
