Seedling
Fairy Gift tomato seedlings are sown in the second half of March. The soil mixture is prepared nutritiously with a high content of organic components: humus, compost, peat, rotted sawdust. Be sure to add mineral components in the form of wood ash and complex fertilizers.
At the age of 1-2 true leaves, the seedlings dive. It is best to replant tomatoes in separate containers. By 60-65 days, the seedlings grow five to seven true leaves and are ready to move to a permanent place. Fairy Gift is planted in protected soil in mid-May, in open soil in early June, using a 50x40 cm pattern.
Productivity
The average yield, subject to the recommended planting density, is 9 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq.m of bed. Harvested tomatoes remain marketable for 2 months if storage conditions are met.
Which regions are best to grow in?
"A Fairy's Gift" demonstrates good growth rates in all regions of Russia. In the south, it is grown in open ground, covered at night with film during the first week. In the middle zone - they are cultivated in greenhouses, and in the northern regions - in heated greenhouses.
Bush formation
The description of the variety characterizes the Fairy Gift variety as determinant. The bush grows low, 1-1.1 m. However, the abundant ovary requires the formation and garter of the bush. The plant is grown in 2-3 stems, the remaining shoots are regularly removed . Thus, the bush forms 5-6 full-fledged ovary clusters and does not waste energy on the growth of numerous stepsons and late flowering. To prevent the plant from dying under the weight of heavy fruits, it is provided with reliable support.
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Growing tomatoes
“The Fairy’s Gift” is cultivated traditionally - seedlings are prepared, then planted in a permanent bed. The variety grows equally well both in a greenhouse and in open ground.
How to prepare seeds?
The originator of the agro variety supplies the seeds to the market untreated.
Therefore, the gardener must independently carry out full seed preparation:
- Warm the seeds on a radiator or in another warm place for 7-14 days;
- Conduct a visual inspection and throw away specimens with traces of mold, spoilage, or damage;
- Pour a strong saline solution over the seeds to discard any that float to the surface;
- Treat the seed with a solution of potassium permanganate to eliminate surface pathogenic microorganisms;
- Keep the seeds in growth stimulants (Epin-Extra, Sodium Humate). This is necessary to improve plant germination;
- Soak for 12 hours in water at room temperature. Seeds saturated with moisture will begin to germinate immediately when they enter the soil.
All manipulations must be carried out under conditions of strict hygiene, since bacteria in most cases enter the seeds during pre-sowing treatment or planting. You need to work with thoroughly washed hands or wearing rubber gloves, disinfect containers, and pre-steam the soil for planting.
REFERENCE: To collect seeds for the next year, select fully ripened tomatoes from the strongest bushes. They are finely chopped, pressed until they form a heterogeneous mixture, poured into a glass container and covered with gauze. After fermentation begins, the seeds are removed from the tomato mass, thoroughly washed, dried and placed in a paper bag.
Sowing seed material
Seeds are sown in the last ten days of March - 45-65 days before planting in a permanent place. It is impossible to keep seedlings or bring them to flowering in a pot, because flowering plants do not continue to grow after transplantation and remain poorly developed.
The exact sowing date is determined by subtracting 1.5 months from the date of the last return frost. This way the gardener will have 2-3 weeks in reserve in case of unforeseen weather conditions.
The seeds are evenly distributed on the surface of the ground, then sprinkled with peat to a depth of 1.5 cm. After germination, the seedlings are exposed to light in a room with a temperature of 22-24 * C and humidity in the range of 30-60%. Under these conditions, seedlings continue to be grown until hardening. Picking is carried out 10-14 days after sowing, when the plants acquire 2-3 leaves.
Rules for planting seedlings
2 weeks before planting, seedlings begin to be hardened off in cool air (15*C during the day, 12*C at night) - this is how the plants gradually acclimatize. Planting is carried out at the stage of formation of 6-7 true leaves. They are planted in the garden on the 20th of May, in the greenhouse - 2 weeks earlier.
Plants are planted in a checkerboard pattern according to the following pattern:
- The interval between bushes is 40 cm;
- Row spacing – 50 cm;
- Planting depth – 15 cm.
Under each plant, put 200 grams of peat and humus, and also pour out a teaspoon of ash.
Watering
Tomatoes are a moisture-loving crop, but due to their powerful root system they can withstand short dry periods quite steadfastly. It is better not to allow the earthen clod to dry out completely. This is dangerous during active filling of tomatoes.
Abundant watering, after severe drying out, causes cracking of the fruits.
Description of the Pablo tomato variety, yield and cultivation
Tomato lovers will appreciate the fruit of modern selection - the Pablo f1 tomato. Numerous advantages have ensured that the variety is in demand among gardeners in different regions of Russia. The originator of the plant was the Japanese company Sakata, and today the new product was officially entered into the state register.
General information about tomato
The Pablo variety of tomato is suitable for growing in greenhouses and open beds. Description of the appearance and characteristics of the plant:
- early ripening, the period before harvest is 95 days;
- indeterminate, has unlimited growth;
- tall, reaches 2 meters;
- powerful root system;
- good foliage;
- slightly ribbed;
- average yield, over the summer they get up to 4 kg per 1 sq. meters of landing;
- the number of fruits in the cluster is 5-6 pieces;
- good adaptive abilities;
- ease of care;
- resistance to most diseases of the nightshade family;
- possibility of transportation over long distances without loss of presentation;
- keeping quality.
Tomatoes have become a novelty among hybrid varieties. The ability to bear fruit in unfavorable weather conditions and poor soils has made it possible to grow tomatoes in all regions of Russia. Technical data and appearance of the fruit:
- flat-round, leveled shape;
- dense;
- thin skin;
- large, average weight 200 grams;
- red color when ripe;
- sweet taste;
- fleshy, not watery;
- fragrant.
Recommendations for cultivation
The plant prefers the seedling method of planting. Preparatory work begins 2 months before the expected planting date. When preparing seedlings, it is recommended:
- sow seeds to a depth of 1-1.5 cm;
- after planting, cover the containers with film;
- maintain temperature 21-25 degrees;
- after the sprouts appear, remove the film, transplant the tomatoes into separate pots and move them to the light;
- regular watering;
- picking.
IMPORTANT! Before planting, seedlings should be hardened off. For 1 sq.
place no more than four tomatoes per meter of land according to a 40 x 60 cm pattern
The plant is undemanding; mandatory care measures include:
Place no more than four tomatoes per meter of land according to a 40 x 60 cm pattern. The plant is undemanding; mandatory care measures include:
For 1 sq. Place no more than four tomatoes per meter of land according to a 40 x 60 cm pattern. The plant is undemanding; mandatory care measures include:
- watering with water not lower than the air temperature;
- feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, at least 4 times during the summer period;
- regular loosening and weeding of the soil;
- pinching, forming a bush into one stem;
- installation of supports and tying to the trellis with synthetic materials.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon. I've heard positive reviews about Pablo's tomato. This summer I tried to grow it and was pleased.
The tomato bore fruit in the cold summer, withstood all unfavorable conditions, and had good yields. Suitable for cultivation in the northern regions of Russia. There were no difficulties in care. In greenhouse conditions I received 3 kilograms of berries from 1 sq. meters of landing. I recommend!
Valerian Egorovich, 54 years old.
Good afternoon! I recommend the Pablo variety to all tomato lovers. It tolerates heat well and does not require close attention. Suitable for growing in open ground in the southern regions of Russia. Ripe berries are suitable for salads, twists and pickles.
Diseases and pests
The characteristics of the variety from the manufacturer please vegetable growers with information about the resistance of the Fairy Gift variety to serious diseases:
- fusarium wilt;
- verticillium;
- tobacco mosaic virus.
Most other diseases and pest infestations can be prevented by:
- competent crop rotation;
- processing of seed material;
- timely cleaning and weeding of the site;
Tomatoes feel great after cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and beets. It is not recommended to plant tomatoes on last year's nightshade beds: potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, physalis.
Tomato Fairy's Gift: description of the variety
Every gardener dreams of growing not only tasty, but also healthy tomatoes. This vegetable is used by all housewives to prepare various dishes. You can get a fruit full of vitamins by planting a Fairy's Gift tomato. It contains a large amount of beta-carotene, which affects immunity, skin color and allows you to remove toxins from the body.
Characteristics of tomato variety Fairy's Gift
Fairy Gift tomatoes are easy to grow and care for. They are also almost undamaged by pests and diseases. The characteristics of the variety speak about its advantages.
How to properly care for your Fairy Gift
The plant needs pinching
The Fairy's Gift tomato needs proper care just like other varieties. Despite the fact that this species is not picky, it will still have to be watered and fertilized. Caring for the variety should consist of:
- glaze;
- fertilizers;
- removal of stepchildren;
- removing weeds.
The variety does not need to be watered very often. It is optimal to add water to the soil once a week, and on hot days twice every seven days. Fertilizers should be applied immediately after watering.
Organic or inorganic products can be used as fertilizer. Organic fertilizers should be prepared in the fall, but inorganic fertilizers are best applied in the spring. The first feeding is carried out exactly a week after planting the seedlings, and the second at the moment the fruits ripen.
It is also necessary to remove weeds, because they clog the soil and do not allow the variety to develop normally. Removing stepsons is an integral part of care. After all, they take away the strength of the fruit ovaries and do not allow them to ripen and collect juices.
Tomato pests and diseases
The fairy's gift is resistant to a variety of diseases and pests, but this does not mean that they cannot infect it. This variety never suffers from diseases such as late blight and black rot. After all, tomatoes are early ripening and these diseases do not have time to attack them. Experienced gardeners note that the variety is resistant to melon diseases such as:
- tobacco mosaic;
- withering;
- fungal diseases.
Despite the fact that tomatoes of this type are resistant to various diseases, prevention against them is still worth carrying out. To do this, you need to provide it with proper care, watering and fertilizing at least 3 times a season. Also, as a preventative measure, you need to treat tomatoes with special preparations.
To prevent insect attacks, it is also necessary to carry out prevention. For this purpose, drugs that are sold in specialized stores or folk remedies can also be used.
Harvest
On days 93-95, the fairy's Gift begins to sing together. First, the tomatoes are poured and acquire a light green tint. Then, as the tomato ripens, it turns a deep orange color. The yield of the Fairy's Gift tomato reaches 9.3 kg/m2 in protected soil, and slightly less in open soil.
The shape of the fruit is slightly ribbed, heart-shaped. A small (90-110 g) orange tomato in a jar looks very colorful when canned whole. When fresh, Fairy's Gift is a rich source of beta-carotene and is prized for its pleasant tomato-like sweetness.
Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages
The most important advantages of the “Fairy Gift”:
- Ultra-early ripening in the southern regions, mid-early in the middle zone;
- Excellent presentation and proportionality of fruits;
- Easy to care for;
- Strong immunity;
- Possibility to collect seeds yourself.
The main disadvantages of this variety:
- Not the highest yield;
- Specific taste;
- The need to tie up plants in a greenhouse, despite determinacy.
The best variety of low-growing tomatoes:
Cultivation of tomatoes in open and protected ground
Often, the Fairy Gift tomato is grown in open ground. In this case, for the first 14 days after planting, the plants are covered with film at night, protecting them from frost. In such conditions, the beds are mulched with humus, straw or hay.
When growing in a greenhouse, you need to treat its walls with a disinfectant solution. To maintain optimal humidity, ventilate the room daily by opening all windows.
- Tatiana
Excellent tomatoes, do not crack, grow and bloom until frost in open ground. The first year I didn’t tie them up, they lay on the floor and at least they didn’t get sick with anything, although other varieties were already unimportant. The taste is excellent, sweetish, fruitful.
- Svetlana
Good day! I grew the Fairy's Gift tomato in a polycarbonate greenhouse because we have a cool and rainy summer (near the Altai region and at the foot of mountains with glaciers) I can say about the tomato that it is fruitful, fleshy, sweet, even considering that the sun is not enough. In the greenhouse, the tomato did not grow to a height of no more than 90 cm, but it grew in width like a currant bush, it is better to plant it 1 root per m/2 and you don’t have to root it, you will definitely remove more than a bucket of magnificent tomatoes. Unlike early ripening tomatoes, this tomato bears fruit until the cold weather.
- Tatiana
Super tomato!! I've been growing it for seven years now. Everyone likes it. The taste is great.
- Larisa
The most wonderful tomatoes! Even with infrequent watering, a large harvest. Disease resistant, unpretentious. Both for pickling and salad, very meaty, the skin does not burst, plump to the touch, simply magnificent! Jars with them look very elegant! The best variety!
- Alexander
very good tomatoes: fleshy, sweet, pleasant to the taste. very productive. All seeds from the Aelita agricultural company were of excellent quality. Thank you.
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Harvesting and application
Harvesting is the most awaited stage in growing any crop. The ripe fruits of the hybrid amaze with their beauty. In the sun, the color of vegetables is especially deep and warm. The fruits are not allowed to overripe; they are removed promptly in whole clusters. Ripe tomatoes withstand any transportation well, without cracking and maintaining their presentation for a long time. The main condition is that the vegetables should not be overripe.
Tomatoes are used universally in cooking. They are ideal for preparing summer salads, slices, and various snacks. They are used to make hot and vegetable dishes.
Twisted vegetables look great combined with red and yellow varieties. The presence of such jars on the winter table looks especially festive.
When processed, delicious juices, ketchups, adjika and lecho are obtained.