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Tomato Nagina F1 Plants

Solanum lycopersicum Nagina F1
Tomato

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Je suis très déçu, c'est la première fois que je nai aucune tomate meme pas une fleur,les pieds ont a peine poussé, il en est de même pour les cornichons et les autres pieds de tomate ,jai simplement ceuilli qq fraises,cest la première et la derniere fois que je commande ici

Sandrine, 04/08/2021

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A resistant variety of Roma type tomato, resistant to mildew and brown spots, vigorous and highly productive, which produces clusters of elongated tomatoes with firm, tasty and seedless flesh, ideal for preserving and cooking. It can be grown both in open ground in the vegetable garden and in a large pot on a balcony. The plug plants are planted in spring, after the risk of frost. Harvest from July-August to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
1.70 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to June
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The Nagina F1 Tomato (also known as Crimson Plum) is a hybrid variety of Roma type tomato appreciated for its natural resistance to mildew and brown spots, making it particularly suitable for cool and humid climates. The plant is vigorous and very productive, producing clusters of elongated tomatoes with firm, flavorful flesh and few seeds. They are especially useful in cooked dishes, sauces, and preserves, but also work well in summer salads. This variety can be grown in the ground in a vegetable garden, in a greenhouse, or in a large pot on a balcony. The plants are very vigorous and should be staked early to prevent them from bending under the weight of their own fruit. The plug plants should be planted from April to June after the last frost, when the plants have reached about fifteen centimeters. The 'Nagina' Tomato can be harvested from July to October.

The tomato is native to South America and Central America. Several varieties were already cultivated by the Incas long before the arrival of the Conquistadors. We are still amazed by the genetic diversity of this solanaceous plant. The term 'tomato' comes from the Inca word Tomatl, which refers to both the plant and the fruit it produces. There are tomatoes of every color, except perhaps blue, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

The tomato is one of the many foods that came to us from the New World, along with beans, corn, squash, potatoes, and chili peppers. However, it took longer for the tomato to reach our taste buds. For a long time, it was cultivated for its aesthetic and medicinal qualities. It was believed to be toxic because of its resemblance to the fruit of the mandrake, another solanaceous plant. It only became a regular part of our diet in the early 20th century.

The tomato plant is a perennial herbaceous plant in tropical climates, but is grown as an annual in our latitudes. It lignifies over time and produces small, insignificant yellow flowers grouped in cymes, which then transform into fruits.

It must be admitted that the tomato fruit is very attractive and adds a pleasant color to the vegetable garden. It also has many nutritional benefits. Low in calories like most vegetables, rich in water, it contains a particularly interesting molecule: lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. And the longer the tomato is cooked, the more it releases this precious nutrient, making it available and easily absorbed by the body. It is also rich in vitamin C (especially when raw), pro-vitamin A, and trace elements.

Harvesting: Nagina F1 is a medium-early variety, and can bear fruit from July-August to October, depending on the planting date and the climatic and cultivation conditions (under cover or outdoors). There is no foolproof way to determine in advance when a tomato has reached its full ripeness. It should be picked when, at the very least, it is completely colored as it was announced, and when its texture, while remaining firm, shows a slight softening. For better storage, it is advisable to pick the fruit with its calyx.

Storage: Tomatoes should be stored at an optimal temperature of 10-15°C (50-59°F). They can be kept for a few days in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator or spread out in the open air. However, refrigeration alters the taste qualities of the fruit. To keep them longer, consider culinary methods such as tomato confit, sun-dried tomatoes, sauces, frozen fruits, preserves, jams, or juices. We love to make confit because it's simple and so tasty: cut your tomatoes in half and collect the juice. Place the tomato halves face up on the drip tray of your oven. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, then bake at a very low temperature for at least an hour. Remove the tomatoes and consume them immediately, or store them in a glass jar and cover with olive oil.

Gardener's tip: It is recommended to grow several varieties of tomatoes each year to minimize the risk of losing an entire harvest due to climatic conditions or specific diseases. To prevent the occurrence of 'blossom end rot' - not a disease but a calcium deficiency - spray a comfrey maceration rich in calcium on your plants.

Harvest

Harvest time July to October
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour red
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Productive
Flavour Sweet
Use Table, Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.70 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference1567111

Planting and care

Tomato plants are easy to grow. Sunlight and warmth play a crucial role in the success of this cultivation. Tomatoes thrive in rich, well-drained soil that has been deeply loosened. A few months before planting, add well-rotted compost after loosening the soil. If your soil is heavy, add some sand at the time of planting.

Initially, allow the plug plants to grow by transplanting them into 8 to 10.5 cm (3 to 4in) buckets filled with potting soil. Place them in a sunny and heated location: the temperature should never drop below 12-14°C (53.6-57.2°F), otherwise the foliage will turn yellow and the plant's growth will stop. When the plants reach a height of about 15 cm (6in), transplant them into the ground if the outside temperatures allow it.

Planting in the ground should be done once the risk of frost has passed, usually after the "Ice Saints" in mid-May. Choose a very sunny and sheltered spot. Space the plants 50 cm (20in) apart in rows, and 70 cm (0 and 28in) between rows if you plan on pruning, or 1m (0 or 3ft) in all directions for unpruned plants. Dig a hole (3 times the size of the plug plant), add some well-rotted compost to the bottom of the hole. Place your plant, which can be buried up to the first leaves, then backfill. Firm the soil, create a basin around the base, and water generously. Be careful not to wet the leaves to protect your plants from fungal diseases.

Install stakes (soon after planting to avoid damaging the roots). Mulch the base of the plants. Water regularly as irregular watering can lead to a calcium deficiency, resulting in a condition commonly known as "blossom end rot".

In addition, tomatoes, like potatoes, are susceptible to late blight. This is a fungal disease caused by the Phytophthora infestans fungus. Late blight develops in warm and humid weather. Small spots appear, white on the undersides of the leaves and green-gray on top. To reduce the risk, space the plants sufficiently and avoid watering the foliage. In terms of crop rotation, wait 4 years before growing another plant from the Solanaceae family in the same spot, and do not cultivate them in neighboring rows. If necessary, spray with Bordeaux mixture or preparations such as horsetail decoction or garlic extract.

Less common, tomato cultivation in pots is still possible by choosing varieties with small fruits and placing the pot in a very sunny location.

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Cultivation

Best planting time May
Recommended planting time April to June

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden, Greenhouse
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light, rich
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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