Tomato Bobcat

Every gardener wants to find a tomato variety that is perfect for him and his site. So that this variety combines the best qualities. Gardeners first of all look at the level of the yield, taste, shelf life and whether the variety requires special care. Also, quite a lot of attention is paid to resistance to various pests and diseases. When looking for a suitable variety, gardeners do not look for long, since they do not believe that all the positive qualities can be in one variety. But no, this is possible, such is the tomato Bobcat f1.

Tomato Bobkat: the history of the creation of the variety

Tomato Bobcat f1 is a hybrid, it was bred by scientists in Holland. Breeders, through some crosses, have obtained this variety as a result. After breeding, it passed all the checks and turned out to be an excellent variety. Therefore, it was registered as official.

The Bobkat tomato was registered in the Russian Federation a little later. Every year the demand for this variety grew, as it corresponded to all the declared qualities.

Tomato Bobcat f1: description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Bobkat: photo of the variety

Tomato variety Bobkat belongs to the Determinate group. On average, the plant reaches about 90-110 centimeters in height. Tomatoes can be grown both outdoors and indoors. Tomato Bobkat belongs to the late ripening varieties. That is, the first wave, when it will be possible to pick tomatoes, will come in 130 days.

Note: If you are going to grow the Bobkat tomato variety in the northern region, then because of its ripening period, this should only be done in greenhouses.

• At full maturity, the tomato fruit Bobkat F1 becomes a deep red color, slightly shimmering orange in the sun. Also, the green spot should be absent near the stem of the fruit.
• The shape of the fruit is slightly elongated, the shell is dense, but at the same time thin. Therefore, it is not felt when eaten, and also slightly ribbed.
• The flesh of a Bobkat tomato is quite fleshy, with an excellent taste and aroma. When you cut the fruit, you can see 5 chambers in which the seeds are located.
• With proper care, the harvest will stabilize and become regular from year to year.

Note: Since the shell of the fruits is dense, they are perfectly preserved whole, while not bursting, like many varieties. It does not even shrink, as due to the skin it becomes a heat-resistant variety.

Bobcat tomatoes: gardeners' reviews of the variety

Many reviews about Bobcat f1 tomatoes are positive, since the variety is highly resistant to many diseases. The yield of the Bobkat tomato is also high. With proper care, 1 square meter bears about 6-7 kilograms of fruit. And if you don't bother too much with leaving, then you get about 3-4 kilograms from 1 square meter.

Also, gardeners growing the Bobkat tomato variety highlighted both the pros and cons of the variety:

Pros:

• Tomato variety Bobkat is resistant to short-term droughts and excess moisture in the soil. But it is recommended not to tempt fate and avoid droughts and waterlogging.
• High resistance to many diseases and viruses.
• Excellent taste and aroma of tomatoes.
• Even with a little maintenance, the plant will still yield a good harvest.
• Bobcat f1 tomatoes can be used in different areas, that is, they are universal in use.

Minuses:

• Refers to varieties of late ripening.
• When grown in the northern regions, the Bobcat F1 tomato variety cannot develop in open ground. Therefore, it is planted only in closed ground.

Tomato Bobkat f1: photo of the variety

In which areas to plant Bobkat tomato

Due to the fact that the Bobkat tomato variety is late, it is recommended to grow it in areas with a warm climate. For example, the Krasnodar Territory and the North Caucasus are well suited. In such areas, the tomato grows well in the open field. For colder regions, it is recommended to use a greenhouse. When planted in open ground, the plant will not be able to develop and will die from frost.

How to plant Bobcat tomatoes

Bobkat tomatoes: photo of the variety

Bobcat f1 tomatoes should be planted in early spring, in early March. Since this variety is a hybrid, the seeds are bought in specialized stores. The purchased Bobkat tomato seeds have already been processed with the necessary means and are ready for planting. The gardener only needs to place the seeds in the ground and water.

It is also recommended to buy the soil from the store, as it will already be prepared or prepare the soil yourself. This will take a little time. It is necessary to take the land from the site and warm it up in the oven. After that, treat it with a solution of potassium permanganate and dry it. Then it must be mixed with humus in equal amounts.

The prepared soil is placed in any containers. Grooves are made with a depth of 15 millimeters and sowing is carried out. Tomato seeds Bobcat F1 are laid out along the grooves and covered with earth. Then it is necessary to sprinkle with water by spraying. Then you need to insulate the soil using a plastic bag or film.

The containers are placed in a room where it is dark and warm, the air temperature is about +24 degrees. After 6-10 days, the first shoots will appear and the film must be removed. The sprouts are transplanted into separate containers and top dressing with potassium is added to the soil. In the future, it will be very easy to care for the seedlings, it will need to be watered and well lit.

Due to the short spring day, the seedlings of Bobcat f1 tomatoes will need more light. For this, special artificial lighting is used.

Note: Artificial lighting can be a conventional LED or fluorescent lamp.

Hardening of seedlings

When the weather in the spring becomes warm, the seedlings should be hardened. By that time, she will have grown well. For hardening, it is necessary to put the seedlings in fresh air. To begin with, this is done in the evening for 1 hour. And then the time increases and after 5-6 days the seedlings can be exposed to the sun. This hardening usually lasts 10-11 days.

Transplanting tomato seedlings Bobcat

After the Bobkat tomato seedlings get stronger, they should be transplanted into open or closed ground. The transplant is carried out in pits, between which there should be about 60 centimeters. Landing should be staggered.

The distance between the bushes is a mandatory criterion, since if it is not observed, the tomato yield drops by 2-3 times. The soil must be well prepared before transplanting. Copper sulfate is needed to prepare open ground.

A solution must be prepared from it. 10 grams of the substance per 5 liters of warm water, and spill the soil with it. Vitriol will disinfect the soil well. Then a small amount of a mixture of ash and humus is added to the soil.

Plant formation

After the transplant, you need to think about the formation. Sometimes only the central stem is left, but then the yield will be small. But the formation of two stems gives an excellent harvest.

What care does a Bobcat tomato require?

Bobkat tomatoes: photo of the variety

The Bobkat tomato variety does not require special care, but basic care should be carried out.

• Due to the high yield, many fruits are formed on the bush. Therefore, he needs to install a support and tie it to it.Otherwise, the branches will break with the fruits.
• Unnecessary stepchildren should be removed, as they oppress the bush.
• The Bobkat tomato variety treats watering well, but it does not like excess moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to water it 2 times every 7 days.
• The bush has quite dense foliage, so it should be cut off to facilitate the development of the variety.
• To retain moisture in the soil, it can be sprinkled with straw or hay.
• If Bobcat is grown indoors, then regular ventilation is necessary.

If these basic care measures are followed, the plant will bear fruit and develop well.

How to increase the yield of Bobcat tomatoes?

When studying Bobkat tomatoes, many vegetable growers noticed that even with minimal care, large yields can be harvested. There are some secrets to increasing the yield that really work.

• Since the Bobkat tomato loves moisture, it can be stored with hay or straw. Even with abundant watering, the plant does not get sick with fungi and cracks do not appear on the fruits. It becomes hard enough to keep moisture in the soil on hot summer days. Then it is necessary to carry out processing by Quadris or Ridomil Gold.
• This variety develops well without any fertilizers, but if you apply complex fertilizing, then the amount of the crop will increase.

With good crop care, it will thank you for a wonderful harvest.

Bobcat tomatoes: photo of the variety

Diseases and the fight against them

The Bobcat tomato is highly resistant to many diseases and pests. It is even called an invulnerable variety. Regardless, preventive measures must be taken as they will protect the plant. Neglecting preventive measures will increase the risk of infection by 3 times.

Prevention for Bobcat tomatoes is the usual correct watering, loosening the soil, providing good lighting and fertilizing.

The most dangerous pest for tomato Bobcat f1 is whitefly... To eliminate it, you need to carry out the usual processing with Confidor. A solution is prepared from this drug, 2 milliliters of the substance per 20 liters of warm water.