Origin of tomatoes
The history of the variety begins in 2008, when the agricultural company decided to diversify its assortment and please lovers of a good harvest with new tomatoes. In the same year, “Ladies’ Man” was included in the state register, after which the cultivation of a tomato of amazing quality began in all regions of the country.
Ladies' man pepper: seeds and fruits
Pepper seedlings Ladies' man
Ripening Ladies' man pepper on a bush
Watering
Just like fertilizing, watering should be regulated depending on the growing period. Tomatoes love moisture, but they also do not tolerate excess moisture in the soil. For example, when flower clusters form, excessive watering can provoke excessive growth of leaves and side shoots. This will cause delayed development of the fruit.
On the contrary, a lack of moisture in the soil can lead to a delay in the development of fruits.
Also, during the appearance of ovaries, a lack of moisture in the soil can lead to their loss. Excessive watering after a long drought or sudden fluctuations in soil moisture can negatively affect the quality of tomatoes.
Advice! You will forget this problem if you train yourself to constantly mulch the soil at the roots with straw or grass.
The ladies' man is tall, and therefore requires obligatory gartering to a support, as well as the removal of stepsons. The best cultivation of this variety is considered to be the formation of bushes with two stems.
Description and characteristics of the Ladies' Man
Before choosing this variety for planting in your dacha, you need to study its description and characteristics. We will talk about them further.
Description of fruits
If we talk about fruits, they are always of an elongated cylindrical shape, which tomato growers themselves simply call pepper-shaped with a pronounced “spout.” The skin is smooth, has a small thickness and a beautiful glossy tint, which makes tomatoes a truly attractive fruit.
A ripe tomato has a bright red color without unnecessary spots or tints, but an unripe fruit will be simply green without the characteristic spot near the stalk of many tomatoes.
The pulp itself is soft, tender and quite meaty.
Basic qualities of fruits
Due to its low dry matter content, “Ladies' Man” retains its juices and original shape when cut and does not release excess liquid, so the tomato is used both for salads and as a fruit for canning.
The taste is such that sweetness is combined with a slight sourness. The tomato has only 2 seed chambers, which are not large in size or have a significant number of seeds.
“Ladies’ man” cannot be called large-fruited, since its standard parameters are 45-60 g.
The resistance to cracking is quite high, so they cope well with transportation, maintaining their original shape even after a long journey.
Productivity
"Ladies' Man" is distinguished by its high yield. According to statistics from experts, the standard yield per square meter is at least 10 kg. However, such results can be achieved only with the correct planting technique and timely, and most importantly, competent care.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other variety, “Ladies’ Man” has both certain advantages and significant disadvantages that should be taken into account at the stage of familiarization and selection. Of the main advantages, it is worth noting the following points:
- high yield - with the right approach, you can get a maximum of fruits (about 10 kg per 1 sq. m);
- resistance to temperature changes - the variety can be grown in different climatic zones, since it is universal in this regard;
- according to GOST, the taste of the fruit is excellent;
- tomatoes are actively used for fresh consumption and canning;
- tomatoes do not crack and withstand long-term transportation well, making them suitable for growing on farms;
- when cut, tomatoes do not release excessive amounts of juice;
- Compared to competitors, they are quite easy to maintain.
If we talk about the disadvantages, then the main ones are these characteristics:
- the presence of voids - they are small, but for some this is a problem;
- Doesn't really like a lot of sunlight.
Description of the variety
“Ladies’ man,” due to its characteristics, is easy to grow and has excellent taste. Distinctive features of the variety:
- The stem is of indeterminate type, that is, the plant grows up to 1.5-1.8 m.
- The foliage is large, dark green, slightly corrugated. The type of inflorescences is intermediate.
- Medium early in terms of ripening.
- The fruits are pepper-shaped, red when ripe, with shiny skin. The pulp is dense, with two small seed chambers. The taste of tomato is sweet with slight sourness.
- Productivity is high.
- Resistant to diseases common in nightshades.
- Endowed with good transportability and safety.
The ripening period of "Ladies' Man" depends on the time of planting and conditions of detention. From germination to ripening it takes from 95 to 110 days. The variety is capable of bearing fruit until frost.
It begins to bloom after the 12th leaf is released. The tomatoes all ripen at the same time.
The declared weight of the fruit according to the State Register is 45-60 grams, but according to the experience of experienced gardeners, a tomato can reach 100-150 grams. The ovaries are formed in a brush of up to 8 pieces. It has good yield - 10 kg of tomato can be harvested from 1 m2.
The seed chambers are small, so there are few seeds. They are suitable for further propagation, since the variety is not a hybrid.
The skin of the fruit is thin but strong, which contributes to its resistance to cracking. The variety performs well during storage and canning.
“Ladies' Man” is used for consumption raw, for canning, pickling, and freezing.
The basic conditions for fruit ripening are common to all tomatoes:
- good lighting;
- abundant watering;
- timely feeding.
The “ladies man” cannot stand:
- sudden changes in temperature;
- thickening;
- direct sunlight;
- drought;
- unsuitable soil.
Interesting! The variety is characterized as mid-early ripening, but in fact much depends on the natural conditions of the planting region. In the southern regions, tomatoes are harvested 1-2 weeks earlier than in the northern regions.
Seedling growing method
Purchasing seedlings is a rather expensive process, and no one knows whether the seeds were grown correctly and whether all care rules were followed. If they have extra time, gardeners prefer to grow seedlings on their own, but you need to understand that “Ladies’ Man” requires a serious approach and careful care.
Seed preparation
The first step on the path to a big harvest will be preparing the seeds. If they are purchased from the manufacturer, then disinfection is not required. In other cases, this stage of preparation must be carried out before planting.
To do this, prepare a solution of manganese and water in a ratio of 1 g per 100 ml. Wrap the seeds in gauze or a piece of bandage and place in the resulting solution for 15 minutes. Experts advise adhering to such a time frame, since the similarity of the material after planting may be greatly affected.
Next, the seeds must be washed with regular running water. Many believe that soda solution seriously increases fruiting.
In addition to manganese, you can use baking soda in a ratio of 0.5 g per 100 ml, but the material will have to be kept for a day.
For disinfection, “Fitosporin” is also used, which is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 drop (half a teaspoon, if powder is used) per 100 ml, after which the seeds are kept in it for an hour to two.
Experienced gardeners recommend using a solution based on aloe juice in a 1 to 1 ratio, since it not only disinfects, but also significantly increases the immunity of future plants. You can use aloe juice either purchased or prepared yourself. The seeds should remain in it for at least a day.
Contents and location
Place trays with seedlings in the southern part of the room, preferably on a windowsill, where the plants will receive a sufficient amount of natural light. If this is not possible, then you need to worry about purchasing phytolamps that will replace sunlight.
It is recommended to combine two light sources at once (sun during the day, lamps in the evening) so that the plant is fed with light throughout the day for the first 3-4 days. On the fifth day, you can reduce the amount of time spent in the light to 16 hours a day.
For seedlings, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 18 to 25 degrees during the day and from 12 to 15% at night. In order not to worry about the temperature, it is better to place the seedlings close to the battery. This way they won't freeze.
Seed planting process
Before planting, you need to disinfect the soil. To do this, it is kept in the oven for 10 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees or disinfected with boiling water. After disinfection, at least 12 days must pass before planting.
For planting, you can use any container, be it peat pots or cassettes. Half the container needs to be filled with soil, then watered with soil, and then small grooves 1 cm deep must be made.
Leave a distance of about 1-2 cm between the grooves. If the container is quite large (let’s say a box), then the distance can be increased to 3-4 cm. Next, plant the seeds, add a little soil and moisten the soil again.
There is another planting method. With it, the seeds are laid out in rows, and then sprinkled with soil. It is important to moisten the soil before and after planting, but the main thing is not to overdo it with moisture.
After these manipulations, cover the seedlings with cling film, a cut plastic bag or glass to fit the container. Thus, high humidity is maintained and the microclimate is maintained, and the film allows light to pass through.
Find out the pros and cons of planting seedlings in peat pots from the video below:
Watering
Maintain high humidity, but this should be done not by watering, but by using a spray bottle. Spraying is carried out twice a day, but if you don’t have free time, you can use a humidifier.
It is important that the humidity temperature is at 80 or 90%.
Seedling care
Seedlings should not drown in water, but drought in the container should also be avoided. If there is excessive humidity, open the container and wait until it dries to the required level.
Sometimes mold may appear on the surface, but it is easy to combat. It is simply removed, and then the soil is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate or antifungal agents.
The temperature should be moderate without major changes or sudden changes. Too high a temperature can kill plants. The film is removed two weeks after planting. At this point, the stem should already have 2 or 3 leaves.
As the seedlings grow, you need to increase the amount of watering, temperature and light.
Transplanting seedlings into the ground
When the stem of the plant becomes thick and strong, and its growth reaches 30 cm, it is time to transplant the seedlings into the ground. It is important that during this period the seedling has 6-7 leaves, short internodes and flower clusters.
The transplantation process should be postponed in case of strong winds or excessive solar activity. Experts advise replanting seedlings on a calm, cloudy day.
The holes are placed at a distance of 30-40 cm and 2-3 cm deep, which will strengthen the root system. The soil is fertilized in advance with peat, and after planting, each seedling is watered with warm water under the stem.
Agricultural technology
Since Ladies' Man is a variety and not a hybrid, you can grow it by collecting the seeds yourself. The only negative is that the fruits contain a small amount of them.
Growing seedlings
Like other indeterminate varieties, Ladies' Man is recommended to be grown through seedlings. Based on the fact that the plants are not early ripening, this technique allows you to get a full harvest (when sowing seeds in the ground, there is a high risk that the tomatoes will not have time to ripen). In the southern regions, they begin growing seedlings in late February; in the center, the deadline is shifted to mid-March, and in the north - until early April (the deadline is April 15).
For sowing, you can use a ready-made substrate for seedlings, but it is better to prepare it yourself by mixing 1 part each of peat, humus and river sand and adding 2 parts of turf. Since soil becomes the source of many diseases, it must be disinfected by calcining it in the oven or watering it with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. Immediately after disinfecting the substrate, it is not recommended to plant seeds in it. It takes some time for beneficial bacteria to begin to develop. Usually it is enough to wait 10 days.
Seeds also need preparation. Purchased planting material is processed before packaging, but if it is collected independently, then this stage should not be ignored. The treatment is carried out by immersing the seeds in a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes. Then they are washed with clean water and dried until crumbly.
Boxes are usually prepared for sowing. The seeds are placed in grooves 1-1.5 cm deep, covered with a thin layer of substrate (the distance between “neighbors” is 1-2 cm, and between grooves is 3 cm). For irrigation, use water at room temperature, spraying it through a spray bottle. The top of the box is covered with glass to create an optimal microclimate. To prevent mold from developing, the glass is removed briefly every day for ventilation. At this stage, the temperature should be within 25...30°C - the lower it is, the longer you will have to wait for the seedlings to hatch. Regular soil moisture is required.
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The temperature regime is gradually reduced as it grows. After the sprouts appear, the optimal level is +23°C, and after 2 weeks it is desirable to provide comfortable coolness (+18°C). When the plants have 2 true leaves, prepare cups and transplant the sprouts there individually.
Young seedlings should receive full lighting for at least 12 hours - you need to organize lighting using a phytolamp.
If the seeds for seedlings are sown in fertile soil, then the first fertilizing is done 2 weeks after transplanting. You can use liquid vermicompost for this, diluting it 1:10. Another 2 feedings are carried out with an interval of 10 days. The latter is performed a week before transplantation. After watering with vermicompost, the soil is powdered with ash, which provides additional supply of nutrients.
A couple of weeks before transplanting, the seedlings begin to be hardened off - they are “relocated” to a glazed balcony (the temperature should be within +10...+12 degrees). After a week, they begin to open the window to reduce the temperature (the first sessions are 15 minutes, the time is gradually increased). The frequency of watering during hardening is reduced.
Planting a tomato
Ladies' man tomato seedlings are transplanted into open ground when the stems stretch to 25-35 cm. By this moment they should have 6-7 leaves. The soil on the site is fertilized in the fall, adding 30 g of superphosphate and 1 tbsp. sifted ash (per each square meter).
The site should be illuminated by the sun throughout the day. Good predecessors are pumpkin, zucchini, cabbage, and bad ones are potatoes, physalis, eggplants, and peppers. Sandy loam, well-aerated soil with a neutral reaction is considered optimal.
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The planting pattern for indeterminate tomatoes is 40x60 cm. The depth of the hole is up to the cotyledon leaves. Immersing the plant stem in the soil stimulates the formation of additional roots - this is important for tall plants. The seedlings are watered well before transplanting, then they are transferred together with a lump of earth into the prepared hole, sprinkled with a fertile layer of soil, lightly compacted without pressing too hard against the stem, watered and mulched.
You can add 1 tsp to each of the wells. superphosphate and 50 g of ash.
Molding
Ladies' man is a plant that needs proper shaping. The variety is grown with 1, 2 or 3 stems. In the first case, all resulting shoots are removed. If you choose the option of molding into 2 stems, then 1 shoot is left above the first flower cluster formed, the rest are removed as they grow. When forming into 3 stems, an additional stepson is left above the second flower cluster.
The more stems are formed, the more urgently the plant needs staking.
Garter
Since the variety is tall, trellises are installed on the site for gartering. To do this, supports are dug into the ground along the edges of the bed, and several rows of wire are stretched between them. The stems are grabbed with a loose loop of soft material - it is important not to crush or damage them.
Watering
The Ladies' Man tomato is watered at intervals of 3-4 days, spending about 10 liters of water on each adult plant. It should not be cold - it is advisable to place a container on the site for settling water and paint the walls black. In this case, the sun's rays will heat it to a comfortable temperature.
It is better to water tomatoes in the morning, avoiding liquid getting on the leaves. To maintain the breathability of the soil, the resulting crust is loosened. The ground is sprinkled with mulch to retain moisture.
Feeding
During the season, Ladies' Man tomatoes are fed 4 times.
- The first time feeding is done no earlier than 2 weeks after transplantation. 500 ml of mullein and 1 tbsp are diluted in 10 liters of water. nitrophoska. Consumption per plant – 0.5 l.
- When flowering, prepare fertilizer from chicken droppings, superphosphate, potassium sulfate (500 g/1 tbsp/1 tsp). All this is filled with 10 liters of water. Spend 0.5 liters per seedling.
- When forming fruits, use an infusion of ash (2 tbsp./2 l of water). It is infused for a couple of days, filtered, diluted with water, bringing the volume to 10 liters. Application rate – 1 l/plant.
- During fruiting, superphosphate and potassium humate (6 tsp/1 tbsp) are dissolved in 10 liters of water. The norm is from 1.5 l/bush.
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Pest and disease control
Despite the fact that the variety is resistant to a number of diseases, plants do not have absolute immunity. 10 days after planting the seedlings, they are treated with the following preparations:
- Quadris (a solution of 6 ml of the drug and 5 liters of water is prepared per 1 hundred square meters) - treatment against fungal diseases is repeated 3 times per season;
- Enzhio (per 1 hectare - 5 liters of water and 1.8 g of the drug) - treatment against pests is repeated 2 times per season.
Seedless growing method
To grow "Ladies' man" you can not use seedlings, but plant the seeds in open ground. With the right approach and care, you can get a luxurious harvest.
Open ground conditions
It is advisable to choose a place for planting that is not shaded by other plants and buildings, and it should warm up well. In open ground, water more often than is necessary in a greenhouse.
You need to understand that in a greenhouse sometimes plants do not receive enough light and this leads to a small harvest. It is important to fertilize the soil with peat fertilizers in a 1 to 1 ratio before planting.
Planting seeds in the ground
As a preparatory step, it is advisable to place the seeds in a growth stimulator, where they will remain for 8-12 hours. Thanks to this stage, the wait for seedlings will be halved and the first seedlings will sprout after 3-4 days.
Leave distances between rows from 60 to 80 cm, between seedlings 30-40 cm, and the depth of the hole should not exceed 3-4 cm. When sowing, actively moisten the soil and place no more than 3-4 seeds in the hole. After planting, the seeds are covered with soil.
This video shows how you can grow tomatoes without seedlings - by sowing in the ground:
Watering
The first watering of seedlings is carried out exclusively after the first shoots. In the first two weeks, seedlings are watered under the stem, which provides good nutrition to the root system.
If the soil dries out, the seedlings will begin to wither and will simply die over time, but daily watering should be avoided, because waterlogging leads to the appearance of fungus. For one sq. m. you need to use 3 liters of water and regularly spray the bushes with EM solution during the first week.
To make watering easier, it is advisable to use a drip system.
How to properly care for tomatoes in open ground
In order to create the right conditions, it is necessary to choose the right growing location, soil and take into account the winds.
Considering that tomatoes love warmth, you need to choose an appropriate place. This means that the site should be located where it will be well lit and warmed by sunlight. Do not plant the Ladies' Man tomato where there is shade.
It is necessary to water the plant regularly when growing it in an open area. Watering should be done more often than if it were planted in a greenhouse. The Ladies' Man tomato does not tolerate drought. However, when planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, they may not have enough sun, which will result in lower yields.
The ideal soil for tomatoes would be soil mixed with peat fertilizers in equal proportions.
Interesting to know! A tomato was grown in the USA that weighed about 3 kilograms. This is the largest tomato ever grown.
To speed up the process of seed germination, you need to dip them in a growth stimulator 12 hours before planting. Using this method, you will be able to see the first shoots not after 7 days, but after three days.
Features of planting the Ladies' Man tomato in open ground
When planting, it is important to maintain distances. Between plants in a row is 30 centimeters, and between rows is 60 centimeters. The hole should go no more than 4 centimeters deep into the soil and 4 seeds should be placed in it. Next, the hole is filled with soil.
When planting, it is important that the soil is moist, however, immediately after the seeds are planted, it is impossible to water. The first watering is carried out after the first shoots appear.
Watering
Young plants should be watered as needed. At the initial stage of growth (the first three weeks), they are watered at the base of the stem for better development and nutrition of the root system. The Ladies' Man tomato requires constant attention. Do not allow the soil to dry out, otherwise the plant will wither.
However, remember about the inadmissibility of moisture stagnation. Since this will provoke the development of fungal diseases, which can lead to death. The required volume of liquid is 3 liters of water per 1 square meter. meter. Gardeners also prefer to use EM solutions for spraying in the first week of growth. The solution is applied at a rate of 1:1000.
Drip tapes that can be installed on the site will also help make watering easier.
Loosening
The area must be loosened before planting tomatoes and this must be done after planting at least once every 14 days. The best option would be to loosen after each watering. Loosening occurs between the rows and all weeds are removed at the same time.
For the first four weeks, this procedure is carried out at a depth of 12 centimeters. And then only 8 centimeters to protect the roots from possible damage.
Stepsoning
The formation of stepsons occurs in the axil of the leaf. These are young stems that do not differ from the main stem. Stepchildren need to be pruned, since their growth leads to overload of the plant, and they also take away a lot of nutrients, which leads to a decrease in fruits. When watering the plant, inspect it and prevent the growth of stepsons.
Tomato Garter Ladies' Man
In order to ensure a rich harvest of Ladies' Man tomatoes, the bushes need to be tied up. This must be done, since stems located vertically receive more sun, are easier to spray, and moisture stagnates less in the soil.
Plants must be tied up 21 days after planting in the ground. There are various methods, but the following are most popular among gardeners:
Stakes. For tall tomatoes, you need to select stakes about 2.5 meters high. They can be made of metal or wood. The stakes are placed at a distance of 10 centimeters from the stem and should go into the ground to a depth of 25 centimeters.
After they are installed, you need to take a strong thin thread, wrap it around the stake, and then tie the stem. The procedure must be carried out carefully so that the stem is not damaged during its development.
Cells. Cages can be made from any available materials; wood is most often used. Build them into a high stool without a seat. Install. This method is very popular, since the cells can be made wide, which will allow 4 bushes to be tied to them.
Caps. In this case, wire is used, but other materials are also quite suitable. They can be made in the same way as cells, only they will resemble a pyramid. Caps can be used not only for tying up tomatoes, but also other plants.
Landing technology
To obtain a good harvest, planting technology is important. Each point must be strictly taken into account so that the seeds produce a truly worthwhile shoot and please the gardener with a good result.
Selection of seedlings
If you cannot grow seedlings yourself, you can easily purchase them on the market. This process should be treated with special attention, since both in the market and in stores there are often unscrupulous sellers who deceive not only with the quality of seedlings, but even with the variety.
Buy plants that have already reached 45-60 days, and the seedlings should be of the same age for the beds, as this greatly simplifies the care process. In terms of height, they should reach at least 30 cm, have 11 leaves on each stem, leaves of a bright green hue, a stem as thick as a pencil and be in boxes.
Before purchasing, carefully inspect the leaves: if they are curled down, this indicates an excessive amount of nitrogen fertilizer.
What should the soil and soil be like?
The soil must be prepared in advance. It should be loose and at the same time flavored with peat. The soil where cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers or legumes previously grew is ideal for growing tomatoes.
You should not plant seedlings where eggplants, potatoes or peppers grew, as they reduce the nutrients in the soil. Soil that is neutral in acidity is required, although slightly acidic soil is acceptable if no other options are available.
Planting Tips
When planting, you should avoid shade, as the plants will not receive enough light and will simply wither over time. The variety is highly resistant to winds and cold, but at the same time loves light and solar heat.
Tomato Ladies' man. How and when to apply fertilizer
Ladies' man tomatoes will benefit from root mineral supplements. They should be carried out exclusively on sunny days. If weather conditions do not allow this to be done for a long time, then foliar feeding will serve as a solution.
Throughout the entire period of active growth and development, it is necessary to apply fertilizer 4 times.
- 21 days after transplanting the plant into open ground, the first feeding is carried out. At this point, solutions of organic fertilizers in the form of cow manure or bird droppings are suitable.
- The next feeding is done when flowering is just beginning. Fertilizers based on nitrogen and potassium, such as ammonium nitrate, ash or droppings, are suitable here.
- After three weeks, another feeding is carried out. At this stage, complex mineral fertilizers are suitable.
- The last time to fertilize is when the bushes begin to bear fruit, but it is not necessary. If you decide to feed the plant at this point, then spray superphosphate directly on the plant. This type of feeding is foliar.
Pay attention to the leaves. If they are bent, it means they need magnesium or lack copper. Spray the plant with magnesium salt or add ash to the soil. A solution of copper sulfate will help to add copper.
If you see that the leaves are small, this indicates that the plant is experiencing a lack of nitrogen.
Maintenance and care of plants
It is preparation, combined with proper care, that produces good fruits that every gardener can be proud of.
Loosening the soil and weeding
For "Ladies' Man", like most varieties of tomato, loose, light soil is important, so this procedure should be carried out after each watering. If this is not possible, then do loosening once every two weeks.
Loosening mainly affects row spacing, while weeding is carried out simultaneously to get rid of weeds. In the first month, the loosening depth reaches 10-12 cm, and after a while it must be reduced by 5-8 cm so as not to damage the roots of the seedlings.
Stepsoning
A large number of stepsons leads to the fact that the bush is overloaded and nutrition is dispersed throughout all the branches, and the fruits do not receive enough nutrients. To prevent a decrease in the quantity and deterioration in the quality of fruits, it is necessary to promptly trim off excess stems, leaving only the main ones.
The pinching procedure is carried out after watering, if excess stems become noticeable.
Garter
To have a rich harvest, gartering must be carried out without fail. It allows you to correctly position the upper stems so that the plant is easier to spray and they receive a sufficient level of light. In this case, the fruits will be at the top and will not be damaged by mechanical methods during weeding or from excess moisture in the hole.
For the first time, this procedure is carried out after 2-3 weeks. To do this, use stakes 2-2.5 m high, wooden cages of the same height, and caps made from scrap materials.
Top dressing
Fertilize in sunny weather, but if this is not possible, you need to do foliar feeding. During the growing season, you need to carry out 3 to 4 procedures. 3 weeks after planting, the first is carried out with mullein or bird droppings, the second during the flowering period with ammonium nitrate and potassium sulfate, the third two weeks later, after the second with mineral fertilizers, and the fourth during the fruiting period with superphosphate, which is sprayed on the plants.
Read how to fertilize tomatoes at the seedling stage here.
Loosen the soil after each watering
Stage 1. Landing Step 1. Plant the plants in mid-May. Pre-apply fertilizer and dig up the garden. Step 2. Plant tomatoes according to a 50x60 cm pattern. Water thoroughly | |
Stage 2. Watering Step 1. Pour water into containers a day before work so that it heats up and settles. Step 2. Water once a week, the optimal time is in the evening, after sunset. Use 5-7 liters of water per bite | |
Stage 3. Loosening Step 1. Loosen the soil around tomatoes after watering and after rains. Step 2: Weed twice a month | |
Stage 4. Feeding Step 1. Buy a complex fertilizer for tomatoes. Step 2: Feed the plants every 3 weeks | |
Stage 5. Tying Option 1. Crossbars are fixed above the plants, as in the example in the photo. Twine is tied to them, which holds the stems. Option 2. A peg is driven in near each tomato. The stem is tied in 2-3 places | |
Stage 6. Harvest Step 1. Remove ripe tomatoes so that the plant does not waste its resources on them. Step 2. Remove all rotten and damaged fruits from the garden |
Disease and pest control
"Ladies' man" is susceptible to late blight, which causes the leaves and fruits to turn black. It occurs when there is excessive humidity or low temperature.
It is not possible to get rid of this disease, so prevention is necessary (after planting and as it grows). For this, ash, Trichopolum, copper sulfate, milk with honey, Fitosporin, Ecosil are used. In case of disease, the crop and seedlings are completely destroyed, and the land is carefully cultivated.
Mole crickets, ticks and whiteflies may also appear, but if agricultural technologies are followed, this can be avoided.