Review of the tomato Leader of the Redskins - a low-growing hybrid

Red Chief is a relatively new early-ripening tomato hybrid. Due to their rapid ripening and disease resistance, tomatoes are popular in agriculture. Before purchasing seeds or seedlings, familiarize yourself with the features of this hybrid.

A packet of seeds and the fruits of the tomatoes The Leader of the Redskins

Ripening of tomato variety Leader of the Redskins

Weighing the fruit of the hybrid tomato Chief of the Redskins

Characteristics

The leader of the redskins has early ripening and high yield rates, and is excellent for growing in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. These tomatoes appeared at the beginning of the new millennium, and in 2007 they were officially included in the breeding register of the Russian Federation.

The first fruits from the moment of germination appear after 80-85 days.

Description of the bush

Tomato leaves are medium sized, dark green in color. The stem reaches 70 cm in length. Simple inflorescences appear only on 6 or 7 leaves, then in pairs. Due to the small foliage, the fruits receive sufficient heat and light, which is a favorable condition for their rapid ripening.

Bushes are formed with 1 or 2 stems, no more. With one trunk, all stepsons are cut off, with two, only 1 is left (above the initial raceme of the flower). Despite its short stature, the plant must be tied to a support. Otherwise, the stems may break under the weight of ripe fruits.

Description of the fruit

At the initial stage of ripening, tomatoes are light green, when fully ripened they are deep pink or red. The shape of the fruits is round and ribbed. Tomatoes weigh up to 500 g each and contain from 4 to 6 nests. The tomatoes are sweet in taste, the texture of the pulp is more fleshy than juicy, reminiscent of an overripe apple.

On sale you can find packaging with a heart-shaped tomato on it. This image does not correspond to reality and misleads buyers. Also often on such packs the name “Sugar Bison” is indicated in parentheses. In fact, these are 2 different types of tomatoes, which are united solely by their determinacy. Whether the Chief of the Redskins actually put tomato seeds in such a bag or whether Sugar Bison will grow from them - none of the sellers can tell you reliably.

Salad tomatoes can be eaten fresh, used for making pastes and juices, and preserving whole fruits. These tomatoes are especially tasty and healthy with the addition of olive oil.

Productivity and keeping quality

Tomatoes ripen in June-August. This depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region. According to vegetable growers, from 1 sq. m of soil yields up to 9-11 kg of fresh tomatoes. This is a low figure, so the issue of further cultivation of fruits is especially acute. In addition, vegetable growers are confused by the specific taste of the Redskin Leader hybrid.

The fruits have a high shelf life, therefore, if necessary, they are transported over long distances. In fact, during long-term storage, tomatoes lose their presentation, become wrinkled and crack. There are cases where tomatoes simply spilled into boxes that never made it to their destination.

Resistance to diseases and pests

When registering Redskin Leader tomatoes, resistance to certain diseases was not recorded, so this hybrid also needs preventive measures against fungus and other parasites. Treat the stem and leaves 20 days after planting, repeat the same procedure after the same time interval.

When treating bushes from diseases and parasites, follow these rules:

• Alternate medications regularly, otherwise, due to the addictive effect, their effect first weakens and then disappears.
• When purchasing fungicidal products, consider the expiration date. Expired medications do not work, so money and processing time will be wasted.
• Do not violate the recommendations from the instructions, otherwise the intended effect will not be expected and the plant may die.
• If you are harvesting soon, buy fast-acting drugs, the toxic effects of which are neutralized after a short time.
• Do not experiment with preparations, consult with experienced vegetable growers and specialists.

Advantages and disadvantages of tomato Leader of the Redskins

Tomatoes have a specific taste and are meaty in content. This repels many vegetable growers and makes the hybrid less in demand. However, Redskin Leader tomatoes also have significant advantages, including:

• frost resistance (tolerate short-term cold snaps well);
• strong immunity;
• resistance to pests and diseases;
• preservation of shape and density during conservation;
• specific, sweet taste;
• long shelf life;
• affordable price of seeds, seedlings.

Based on reviews from professional vegetable growers, the Chief of the Redskins tomatoes have more disadvantages than advantages. When choosing a hybrid variety, the following negative points are taken into account:

• loose structure;
• wrinkling during ripening;
• no acid;
• small harvest;
• unpresentable appearance;
• the appearance of cracks and rotting in these places.

Landing Features

2 months before the planned planting of tomatoes in the ground, sow the seeds to obtain seedlings (be sure to pre-treat the soil with an antiseptic, i.e. disinfect it). Plant grown seedlings at a distance from each other, water and feed with mineral supplements and fertilizers.

When planting seedlings, remember that per 1 sq. m there are 5 young plants. After planting, seedlings also need timely watering, loosening the soil and weeding, pinching and tying up. Be consistent.

Selection of seedlings

In favorable climatic conditions, the Redskin Leader tomato hybrid is grown from seeds. When purchasing seedlings, consult the seller, or better yet, contact a trusted manufacturer.

Main selection criteria:

• Age of seedlings . Buy seedlings of approximately the same age - up to 7 weeks, so that you can harvest at the same time and not disturb the sequence of growing crops.
• Appearance . Buy bushes 30 cm long with 10-12 leaves each. Pay attention to the root system, which should not have light spots or suspicious growths.
• Seedling health . If the leaves are curled or unevenly colored green, this is a sign of an infectious disease. Such seedlings will not bring a harvest, but they can harm other plants in the greenhouse.
• Supplements for growth . Lush, richly colored leaves that point downwards are another suspicious sign of an unhealthy plant. Do not buy such seedlings, as harmful, synthetic additives were used for their growth, which will negatively affect the yield.
• Soil for seedlings . Do not purchase seedlings that are sold without soil. It is difficult to determine their age and condition, and a rich harvest is in great doubt.

Soil and fertilizers

For Redskin Leader tomatoes, loam with a pH of 6 or sandy loam soil of average fertility is ideal. If the soil is acidic, pre-treat it with lime at a ratio of 700 g per 1 sq. m, otherwise you can’t count on a harvest.

In the fall, prepare the area and soil for growing tomatoes. Dig up the soil, remove weeds, apply mineral fertilizers. For 1 sq. m of soil, use 5 kg of humus, 25 g of potassium salt, 50 g of superphosphates. From mineral fertilizers, choose products from Kemira, Sudarushka, and Master.

Be sure to fertilize the soil in the spring - immediately before planting seedlings. For 1 sq. m of territory, use 1 kg of bird droppings, 25 g of ammonium sulfate, 1 kg of wood ash. This will increase productivity and protect the bushes from pests.

Plant bushes in the ground after cucumbers, radishes, carrots, and beets. To grow Redskin Leader tomatoes, do not use soil in which potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and legumes previously grew. In the latter case, the yield rate is significantly reduced, the fertile soil is depleted.

Features of growing the variety

Growing seedlings

Sowing seeds of this variety is carried out at the usual time for your zone. Sowing can be carried out in a common container, and in the phase of 2 true leaves, diving can be carried out into individual cups.

If a universal soil for seedlings, prepared by specialists, is selected for growing seedlings, then the plant will not need fertilizing during the period of growth in containers.

The best temperature for growing is 18-21 ᵒC during the day and 16-17 ᵒC at night. In this case, the growing place should be sunny. Such parameters will not allow the seedlings to stretch.

Transplantation into the ground

As soon as the garden is ready to accept tomato seedlings, and by this time they should be 25-30 cm high and 55-65 days old, they can be transplanted into open ground.

If the seedlings were grown in individual cups, then replanting is carried out simply, without stress for the plant, using the transfer method.

If the seedlings have an open root system, then replanting should be done quickly, deepening the plant down to 4-5 leaves.

If the seedlings are overgrown, then they can be planted sideways or lying down. In this case, the shoot will give additional roots, which will increase the feeding area.

When choosing landing sites, preference should be given to the following location:

• light;
• protected from the prevailing winds;
• without nightshade predecessors;
• with soils of light mechanical composition;
• with high nutritional value of the soil.

Growing rules

For high yields, follow three rules for growing seedlings at home:

• Illumination . Place the container with seedlings on a south-facing window, avoid drafts and shading.
• Air temperature . Grow seedlings at 18-24 degrees during the day, 14-16 degrees at night.
• Humidity . Spray the seedlings with a spray bottle 2 times a day - in the morning and after lunch. Do not flood the plants with water, otherwise the root system will rot.

If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, their planting can be postponed 15-20 days earlier.

Seed preparation

Buy seeds from trusted producers. After opening the package, carefully inspect its contents and treat with antiseptics. Use these tools:

• Potassium permanganate . Dissolve 1 g of potassium permanganate in 100 ml of settled water so that the liquid turns pink. Moisten the gauze, squeeze, wrap the seeds and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse with water and dry naturally.
• Baking soda . The recipe for preparing the solution is similar: 1 g of alkali per 100 ml of water. Also wrap the seeds in gauze, but leave them for a day. This is not only an effective treatment, but also a natural growth stimulator.
• Fitosporin . The recipe for the solution depends on the form of release of the drug. Add 1 drop of concentrate to 100 ml of water or 1 tsp. powder in 200 ml of water. The sequence of action is similar to the above means, the duration of the procedure is up to 2 hours.

Planting seeds for seedlings

2 weeks before planting seedlings, treat the soil with antiseptics. Soil in a bag is not a guarantee of sterility, and there is no need to talk about soil from the garden.

Recommendations from experienced vegetable growers:

• Place the soil on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees.
• Microwave the soil for no more than 2 minutes.
• Pour boiling water over the soil and wait until the water drains through the holes in the container.
• Treat the soil with a deep purple solution of potassium permanganate.

Plant seeds only in pre-treated soil, in which beneficial bacteria are already developing and pests are neutralized.

Sequence of actions of the vegetable grower:

1. Make furrows 1 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other.
2. Plant the seeds in 3-4 cm increments, then fill the furrows with soil.
3. Cover the container with film or glass, maintain the temperature at 26-30 degrees.
4. Control soil moisture and irrigate with water from a spray bottle.
5. If there is excess moisture, open the glass and dry the soil, otherwise fungus will develop.
6. In case of fungus, remove the top layer of soil and treat the remaining with Fitosporin.

Seedling care

At a temperature of 25-28 degrees, seedlings are visible 2-3 days after planting. If the temperature varies from 9 to 11 degrees, the first shoots appear only after 2-3 weeks.

When sprouting, control 2 parameters - lighting and heat. Place the seedlings on the windowsill. For the first 3 days, lighting should be around the clock; after that, reduce the duration of daylight to 16 hours. For additional heating, use an infrared lamp or battery.

After the first shoots appear, do not remove the film or glass. Keep the seedlings at 100% humidity. Remove the film every day for a few minutes, and after 2 weeks remove it completely.

Control watering. Wet soil should not turn to mud. Water the plants under the stem, use a syringe without a needle. Irrigate the soil with water in the morning and evening, since the stem and leaves intensively absorb water for their rapid growth.

When watering, consider the air temperature. If it is cold indoors and frosty outside, do not water the seedlings in the evening. Otherwise, the root system freezes and the plant itself dies.

At the beginning of spring, transfer the seedlings to a balcony or windowsill. When the air temperature is 16-18 degrees and there is no wind, these are favorable conditions for the growth of tomatoes, which will only increase the hybrid’s resistance to sunlight.

15-20 days after germination, use mineral fertilizers (organic compounds). Vermicompost, grass greens and a non-concentrated solution of manure are excellent for Redskin Leader tomatoes.

Transplanting seedlings into the ground

The first buds of flowers appear 6 weeks after planting. After another couple of weeks, transplant the seedlings into the ground. If this is not done in a timely manner, the yield of the hybrid drops. Before planting seedlings, follow these recommendations from experienced vegetable growers:

• Combine peat and black soil in equal proportions to increase soil fertility.
• In the greenhouse, place the bushes at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
• Plant seedlings on a cloudy but windless day.
• Deepen the stem into the ground 2-3 cm, cover it well with soil.
• Water the seedlings with warm water.

In just 3-5 days, the root system will sprout and hold the tomato stem.

Cultivation and care technology

After planting the plants, they need to be well watered, after which there is no need for additional moisture. Watering with a drainage pipe is usually sufficient.

The soil should be mulched every time after watering, this will help maintain moisture in the soil. During the first year of growth of the seedling, it does not need fertilizing - the fertilizers that were added during the planting process will help the plant develop for several more years.

Watering and loosening

The grapes are drought-resistant, so it is not necessary to moisten the soil of the bush abundantly. The norm for watering a plant is considered to be up to 15 liters.

• Approximate watering plan:
• In early spring
• Before the flowering period of the variety;
• When the grapes begin to ripen;
• Last week of October.

Feeding and fertilizers

When the plant becomes biennial, it needs feeding. Fertilizers will help increase grape yield levels in subsequent years.

Approximate feeding system:

• In the spring before flowering. Nitrophoska and boric acid are dissolved in 10 liters of water and the plants are fertilized.
• 2 weeks after the first feeding. The same composition as in the spring.
• During the period before the harvest ripens. For the solution you will need nitrophoska, potassium salt and potassium magnesium.

Pinching the shoot

The ovaries of the bushes will grow better if the shoots are pinched.

Thanks to pinching, nutrients can be evenly distributed throughout the fruit tree, giving it strength to grow and create new shoots.

Shaping and trimming

Since the bush of the variety is vigorous, it must be trimmed short. Compared to other species, “Vostorg” is left with a larger number of buds – that’s 3-4 eyes.

Circumcision rules:

• There should be less than 50 buds left on the fruit tree;
• Before the bush begins to bloom, the shoots are pinched;
• No more than 25 shoots per bush.

Preparing for winter

The variety has high frost resistance, so adult plants do not require shelter for the winter. However, it is better to take care of young seedlings - in the first winter they need additional protection. You need to create the shape of a vessel from a covering material, and cover it with sand and moss on top. Then cover it with snow.

Protection from diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to many diseases and pests, but diseases that can overcome it are mildew and podium. The main and dangerous pests for grapes are aphids and phylloxera. That is why “Delight” periodically requires spraying. The variety is also resistant to fungal diseases, but spraying for preventive purposes will not interfere with it.

Tomato care

If you leave your garden without proper supervision, you may not get the desired harvest. The fruitfulness of bushes depends not only on climatic factors and weather conditions, but also on the person, or rather, his attitude towards caring for this capricious crop.

Tomatoes are not very fruitful, so there is no need for special fertilizers and fertilizing. But it is important to tie up the bushes so that large fruits do not break the stems, fall or be damaged by hitting the ground. The subtleties of caring for a hybrid variety do not end there.

Outdoor growing conditions

Tomatoes "Leader of the Redskins" in seeds germinate well in a greenhouse and in open ground. The main thing is to make sure that the crops that previously grew in the soil are compatible with a particular type of tomato. Otherwise, the yield rate drops.

In tomatoes grown in open ground, the root system freezes. It is advisable to choose an area protected from wind and low temperature. Tomatoes grown in open ground are more hardened, resistant to diseases and pests, and tolerate cold weather well.

Inspect the area, determine the estimated number of bushes to plant. Maintain distances of 40 cm between bushes and 60 cm between rows. Plants should not be crowded; their productivity depends on this.

Watering

The soil should not be flooded, otherwise the root system will rot and the plant will die. Irrigate the soil with water as it dries. In warm but not hot weather, 1 watering per week is sufficient. In hot weather, increase the number of “water procedures” to 2-3 times a week.

The water should not be cold, the optimal temperature is room temperature. Use rainwater that has been left in the sun. When fruits set, watering should be rare but plentiful.

A good option is drip or underground irrigation. When using a hose, make sure that water does not fall on leaves and fruits and does not erode the soil. Control its pressure, don’t get carried away, don’t create puddles.

To help absorb moisture better, water the tomatoes in the evening when the heat subsides. Water enters the soil evenly and does not evaporate. If the leaves have darkened and wilted, the tomatoes do not have enough moisture, or the watering regime has been disrupted.

Approximately 10 liters of water per plant per watering.

Loosening the soil and weeding

The soil should not dry out. Inspect it regularly in the area of ​​the root systems of the bushes. When a crust appears, loosen it. The first weeding 15-20 days after planting the seedlings should be done to a depth of 15-20 cm, subsequent weeding - no more than 7 cm, so as not to disturb the overgrown root system.

As the bushes grow, combine loosening with hilling so that the soil warms up and the root system grows. Hill up with humus and moist soil. It would not be a bad idea to weed the space between the rows and beds, as if to refresh the soil.

Stepsoning

To remove excess stems, perform pinching. On the one hand, a lot of stems means a lot of fruits. But remember that the tomatoes will be small, and some of them will not have time to ripen at all. The main growth occurs in the green mass, which receives all the nutrients from the soil.

Basic stepson rules:

• Remove shoots when you see that the plant has grown confidently.
• Pluck the stepsons with your hands, rather than cutting them with scissors.
• Leave stumps 1-1.5 cm long.
• Plant the plants in the morning.

Shrubs with a large number of stems have weak immunity. The risk of diseases that can spread to neighboring plants increases.

The Redskin Leader's stepson is necessary so that the bush does not stop growing. You can leave only 1 stepson, which is located under the upper inflorescence. Remove the rest so that the bush can fully grow and develop.

Garter

The opinion that determinate varieties of tomatoes do not grow is erroneous. There is partly a grain of truth in this, because the Chief of the Redskins is a stunted plant. And yet the garter cannot be avoided.

Main advantages of the procedure:

• preservation of branches during fruiting;
• ease of watering;
• minimal risk of pest exposure;
• greater access to sunlight and heat;
• preservation of the stem in strong winds and rain;
• increasing plant immunity;
• ease of pinching and harvesting.

This is an effective way to increase the vitality of tomatoes and productivity. For garters, use caps, cages, stakes. The choice of method depends on the specifics of the garden and the wishes of the vegetable grower.

Top dressing

Strain the first shoots so that 1 sprout remains in the hole. Choose the strongest and healthiest plant upon inspection; carefully cut off the others with a knife. After 2 days, use fertilizer for tomatoes - take 15 g of ammonium nitrate per 10 liters of water. When the first harvest appears, tomatoes need to be fertilized again, but with a different composition.

Suitable fertilizers and rules for their preparation and application:

• Dilute 1 liter of mullein infusion in 1 liter of water, leave the composition for 1-2 weeks. For one plant, use no more than 500 g of the prepared solution.
• Mix 20 g of superphosphate and 10 g of potassium chloride, bury it in a small hole (up to 6 cm) in the ground next to the bush, and fill with water.

Harvest and storage

Tomatoes "Leader of the Redskins" have 4 degrees of ripeness. Among them are green, milky, brown and red peel colors. It is better to eat brown tomatoes, while it is advisable to quickly process deep red vegetables. Otherwise, overripe tomatoes shrivel and lose their visual appeal.

The leader of the redskins does not like frost. At temperatures of +4 degrees and below, the bushes do not bear fruit and the tomatoes do not ripen. Therefore, remove them before the first frost. If the forecast is for cold weather, but the tomatoes are still green, use a clever method: tear out the bushes by the roots, gather them in a pile with the roots facing out, and cover them with straw. After a week, select ripe tomatoes.

To reduce the number of diseased and rotten fruits, leave them to ripen in a greenhouse at a humidity level of 75% and a temperature of 18-24 degrees. Lay out the tomatoes in one layer, turn them over periodically, and ventilate the room regularly. This is a good opportunity to increase the yield of the Chief of the Redskins hybrid.

Seedless method

In this case, a little soil preparation will be required. If seeds are sown in unprepared soil, they may not germinate at all. The ground must be dug up to the depth of a spade bayonet, 1 m².

Fertilizers are applied. For the seedless method, it is better to use wood ash (0.5 kg), peat (3 kg), superphosphate (70 g). The optimal depth for introducing these substances is 20 cm.

Sowing seeds in the ground

After preparing the soil, you can sow seeds into it. The main thing is that it warms up to 15 °C. It is desirable that the air temperature is 20 °C. Typically this period falls in April-May.

Holes are dug in the soil, 5 cm deep and 30 cm in diameter, the distance between which should be 40-50 cm. 3-5 seeds must be placed in each hole. Next, they are sprinkled with soil and then watered abundantly.

Immediately cover the area with film. It is allowed to remove it only after the emergence of shoots. Next, dark plastic bottles filled with water are placed between the crops. All this is covered again with film. You can remove it when the bushes grow to it.

Watering

Watering is done once a week. During heavy rainfall, it is temporarily suspended, and in its absence, it is increased to once every 3-4 days. The plant loves good watering - the water consumption per bush should be 5-6 liters.

Before flowering, watering is done 2 times a week. When forming the first tomatoes, the procedure is done once every 3 days, spending 2 liters of water per bush. When the fruits begin to turn red, water the crop again once a week.

Loosening and weeding

After each watering, be sure to loosen the soil. This allows for improved air circulation. It is important that oxygen also reaches the root system.

In this case, water will not stagnate in the soil. The plant will receive all the substances it needs. Pests will not accumulate in the soil. Loosening helps prevent the development of certain diseases in tomatoes.

Stepsonning and garters

Tomatoes definitely need to be tied up

Bushes of this variety do not need pinching, but they cannot do without garters. This plant is not very strong, so under the weight of tomatoes it can bend to the ground or break. Since the crop will need to expend energy to retain the fruit, its yield may decrease.

The bushes are tied to pegs so that the latter become a reliable support for the tomato. They should not harm the root system, so it is better to install them before planting the plants in the ground.

Top dressing

The first feeding should be done a week after the plant is planted in the ground. The second is done before flowering. The third falls at the beginning of fruiting.

In the first case, you will need to prepare a solution with ammonium nitrate or urea (20). These substances are mixed in 10 liters of water. Fertilizer consumption per bush is 0.5 liters.

For the second feeding, it is better to take an infusion of chicken manure (500 g) and potassium sulfate (1 tsp) and dilute them in 10 liters of water. Consumption – 1 liter per bush. For the third feeding, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used - 20-30 g per 1 square meter.

Prevention of diseases and pests

The description of the variety says that Redskin Leader tomatoes have virtually no resistance to diseases and pests, so prevention is indispensable.

1. Tomatoes are often susceptible to fungal diseases. To overcome them, spray with a solution of Bordeaux mixture. It can be prepared by mixing 75 g of lime and 100 g of vitriol in 10 liters of water. Treatment is carried out 2-3 times during the growing season. In this case, the consumption is 200 ml per 1 m².
2. Of the pests, the greatest danger to the crop is aphids, Colorado potato beetles and slugs. Garlic tincture is often used to combat them. 1.5 kg of crushed cloves are poured with water (10 l) and 2 g of potassium permanganate are added. Consumption – 0.5 per bush. It is necessary to treat tomatoes with tincture every 2 weeks after the formation of the ovary.
3. Wood ash is an excellent preventive measure. You can spray the plant with it to protect against pests. Place 100 g of the substance in 10 liters of water and leave for 3 hours. The consumption of the substance per bush is 0.5 liters. Sprinkling the soil with ash (about 50 g per bush) helps against diseases.

For a long time now, so-called “folk remedies” have no effect on pests. Not every chemical can destroy them.

Diseases and pests

The following pests are dangerous for Redskin Leader tomatoes:

• Wireworm . This worm infects the stem, causing the trunk to turn yellow and the plant itself to die. For treatment, use the drug Bazudin, mix with sawdust and sand according to the instructions, apply next to the plant.
• Medvedka . Adults and larvae of pests are dangerous for tomatoes. These insects break through underground passages, disrupt the root system, and gnaw plant stems. To protect against pests, use insecticides (Grizzly, Force, Rubit).
• Armyworm on tomatoes . These are caterpillars that first destroy the tops of plants, then the ovaries and inflorescences. If you spray the bushes with burdock infusion or plant calendula nearby, this will help exterminate the pest.

The vegetable garden cannot be left without attention. Inspect each bush and respond promptly to the first symptoms of the disease. Possible diseases of tomatoes Leader of the Redskins:

• Black leg . The fungus affects stems and leaves, lives in the ground, and is activated by high humidity. In case of disease, the plant is removed along with the soil. For preventative purposes, treat the soil with potassium permanganate and colloidal sulfur before transplanting the seedlings.
• White spotting . A fungal disease that causes red spots to appear on the leaves and then fall off. Pigmentation also appears on the stem. The plant dies. For prevention, remove the foliage and use a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture.
• Late blight . The fungus is transferred to the plant through air and soil. The seeds may be contaminated. Factors that provoke late blight include deficiency of manganese, potassium, iodine and copper. Treat diseased bushes with a 2% salt solution.
• Phyllosticosis . Yellow spots appear on the leaves, gradually they dry out and fall off. It is necessary to reduce air humidity to 60%, replant the plant, and treat the contaminated soil with copper sulfate.
• Bacterial necrosis . The disease develops when humidity and air temperature are violated. The buds inside turn black and die. The plant is destroyed and the soil is disinfected.

Errors during cultivation

The most common mistake when growing tomatoes of this variety is the lack of garters. Since the plant rarely produces fruits weighing more than 160 g, it is mistakenly believed that it can cope with such weight on its own.

The variety has good fruiting, but the bushes are not powerful enough. For this reason, the shoots begin to bend under the weight of the fruit. Productivity often decreases, and the plant itself develops worse and may wither.

It is important to water tomatoes correctly. When preventing pests and diseases, you need to alternate the substances used. Many do not, and as a result, pests and diseases develop immunity to certain agents. Because of this, the effectiveness of the measures is significantly reduced.

Possible problems and recommendations

If seeds are used to grow tomatoes, they need more quantity than seedlings. Shrubs bear fruit later, but have high vitality, stable immunity, tolerate cold and heat well, and produce fruit until the first frost.

When growing the hybrid Leader of the Redskins, certain difficulties may arise, for example, fruits fall and are injured, leaves dry out. The causes of such problems are diseases, excess moisture, lack of light and nutrients. Such peculiarities of tomato growth cannot be left unattended, otherwise the entire crop will suffer.

Reviews of tomato Leader of the Redskins

★★★★★
Vasily, 42 years old, agriculture, Taganrog. The children liked the name of tomatoes and decided to experiment.
The first harvest was harvested in August. The impressions are not the most pleasant. Not enough tomatoes. Outwardly they are beautiful, large, but the taste is not very impressive. This is more for an amateur. We prefer it with sourness, but here the sweetness is obvious. The vegetable is sweet. Sent for recycling. I left a small amount for the family, but after 2 days the fruits shriveled. I didn't feel like eating them at all. I won’t plant any more, it’s not worth it. ★★★★★
Ulyana, 45 years old, agronomist, Krasnodar region. And for us, this tomato hybrid is a real find.
We eat it in salads with olive oil, use it for preservation and making tomato juice. The tomatoes are whole, firm, not sour. The tomato itself is unpretentious in care, but also needs mineral supplements. As the bush grows, it is tied to a support. No special conditions or care required. It ripens quickly, seedlings are inexpensive. ★★★★★
Angelina, 52 years old, housewife, Sochi. In our family, our grandchildren love Red Chief tomatoes, but I don’t like their sweetness.
The tomato variety is not bad, early ripening, but the vegetable is fleshy and has a specific taste. The fruits do not last long, wrinkle and crack, and become tasteless. That's right, pick it from the bush and eat it right away. You can preserve a couple of bottles, but no more. I’ve already done this a couple of times as a test, but they don’t work. In general, I’m not very happy with the harvest, so I’m planning to replace the variety in the greenhouse. Hide

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The tomato hybrid Leader of the Redskins is excellent for canning and salads, and its resistance to the first frosts allows you to eat fresh tomatoes until the cold weather. The taste is not for everyone, but, in general, it deserves the attention of vegetable growers.

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Planting - main rules

1. How to plant plants correctly - they should not be planted deep (deeper than it grew in the old place). Even if the climate in your garden is arid and sharply continental. The transition point between the roots and stems should be on the surface of a small mound. The best roots grow right under the mulch! And then they themselves go to the sides or into the depths. For those who have a completely continental climate and the soil freezes deeply, you will just need to do rule 4 (Mulch) 2-3 times.
   

   Do not bury the plant deeply or dig huge holes.

   The hole should be of such depth and width that the root ball rises several centimeters above the surrounding surface or is level with this surface. There is no coma - that means there is no need for a hole (!!!), if the roots are not completely vertical and not very hard. Very rigid vertical roots need a narrow hole with a dense vertical wall.

1. It is necessary to ensure tight contact between the roots and the soil to ensure a reliable flow of moisture through the capillaries. Remember that capillaries exist only in dense soil! Just don’t crush the roots from your zeal. The bottom of the hole may not be very wet, but the soil that touches the roots is VERY wet. The ideal option is to lightly tap the roots with a thin layer of damp soil (you can take it somewhere else). Not exactly aesthetically pleasing, but effective. More effective than standing with a hose and praying for a week...
2. Bare roots should not be dried. You need to work quickly. You can take your time only if during planting it is drizzling (or sleet) and there is no wind at all. And if the weather is “good” (warm sun and gentle breeze), know that active small roots can withstand “good” weather for only a few minutes. If the weather is “very good”, they dry out in a few tens of seconds. And then the plant will have to grow new roots and root hairs.
3. Mulch. It is plentiful so that the mounds are covered with a layer of mulch of several centimeters, and the “valleys” and “lowlands” between the mounds are filled with mulch LEVEL with the mounds. That's it, now we need to water again. Directly over the mulch - and more plentifully. Ready!
4. 5,6,7 – all other tricks described in the “special literature” do NOT need to be done.

Mineral fertilizers, ash and lime should NOT be poured into the hole - they increase the concentration of salts and can burn the roots. If you really need to feed, it is better to do it with mulch and later, when the plant has taken root. Ideally - in several stages, little by little.

There is no need to pour a drainage layer (crushed stone, sand and broken brick) onto the bottom of the hole - it is of little use, and capillaries do NOT form through the “drainage” (until it is covered with soil). Think about where the “extra” water should go when the “drainage” is full?

Organic fertilizers (compost, humus, peat) should NOT be poured into the hole. That is, organic matter is needed! Even - very necessary! Just don’t put it in the hole! It will have its full effect if you use it as a bottom layer of mulch. That is, organic matter - ON the soil and UNDER the mulch. Deep in the planting pit, organic matter slowly and “incorrectly” decomposes, sometimes emitting harmful gases (simply rotting). And when it completely rots, the planting site sags and the plant ends up in a hole. And he has to adapt to the changed conditions, but he has just gotten used to the new place. Plants that are prone to damping off may not get used to it the second time.