Description of the Three Sisters tomato, growing rules and reviews

Features of cultivation

The main thing in growing the Siberian Troika is to sow it on time: from early to mid-March.
If you are late, you will get 1-2 flower clusters in the summer; this tomato will not have time to set more. Favorable temperature for seed germination throughout the entire growing season is 20... 25 °C. Before sowing, to speed up the germination of seeds, treat them with Epin or aloe juice. Keep the emerging shoots on a sunny windowsill. In the phase of 1–2 true leaves, plant them in different pots. To activate the growth of seedlings, in addition to watering, fertilizing will be required. A week after transplantation and then every 10–14 days, water with a solution of complex fertilizer for seedlings: Fertika Lux, Agricola, Clean Leaf. If, according to your observations, the plants sit in one pore or grow very slowly, additionally spray them on the leaves with stimulants: Epin, Energen, Novosil, etc.

By the time of planting in a permanent place, the Siberian Troika seedlings should already have 8–9 true leaves. The hybrid was created for open ground, but gardeners also grow it in greenhouses. Some people feel sorry for taking up space in the greenhouse with low-growing tomatoes, while others plant and harvest decent harvests. In protected soil conditions, the bushes grow taller, which means there will be more fruit clusters on them. In addition, the Siberian Troika is heat-resistant; at elevated temperatures it does not drop flowers, but sets fruit. In the southern regions, of course, it is better to grow this tomato in an open garden bed, but in the northern regions it is advisable to plant it at least under temporary light shelters.

Video: Siberian Troika tomato in a greenhouse

The planting scheme for the Siberian Troika is 40x50 cm. Gardeners, for whom this hybrid is not very productive, plant 2 plants per hole, and then they are satisfied with the efficiency of a square meter of bed. Add a handful of humus and a tablespoon of ash into the planting holes; you can use ready-made mixtures for tomatoes: Red Giant, Gumi-Omi, BioHumus, etc. Immediately after planting, so that the seedlings take root faster, spray the leaves with a growth stimulator.

Caring for the Siberian Troika is easier than many varieties. The tomato grows almost without pinching. Only the lower shoots that appear below the first flower cluster need to be removed. There is no need to form a crown, the bush is compact, branches weakly, can form 3-4 stems on its own, will grow them well and cover them with fruits. All you need to do is tie the bushes to the supports, and a month before the cold weather arrives, pinch off all the tops.

The Siberian Troika bushes themselves form forks at the level of the first fruit cluster and grow into 2–4 stems

During flowering and fruiting, additional feeding is needed. Fertilizers for seedlings are no longer suitable; buy complex ones with macro- and microelements. BioMaster liquid concentrate for vegetables has proven itself well. It is created on the basis of humic acids and contains potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, iron, copper, zinc, boron, manganese. Alternate root feeding with foliar feeding. To increase productivity during mass flowering, treat the Ovary or Bud with a fruit formation stimulator.

Like any tomato, the Siberian Troika needs watering. Irrigate the plantings 1-2 times a week so as to wet the soil to a depth of 30 cm. The fruits will ripen on the bushes from July to September, but it is better to collect them at ripeness and ripen them at home. Then the remaining fruits will grow larger, and the yield will increase due to this.

Varietal characteristics

The Siberian early ripening variety is characterized by a determinant type of growth. The bushes are stocky, depending on the growing conditions, the height varies from 50 to 70 cm. During the growing season, 3-4 compact inflorescences are formed on the plant. In each inflorescence, under favorable conditions, up to 7 ovaries are formed.

Tomato fruits are medium-sized, smooth, round in shape, with an average weight of 100 grams. The tomato pulp is dense and has a rich tomato flavor. The average yield with good care is about 7 kg of tomatoes per m². Due to the high dry matter content, the fruits are well suited for processing into tomato products.

Characteristics of the Siberian early ripening tomato

Some gardeners point out in their reviews the shortcomings of the fruits of the Siberian early ripening tomato. But the variety has advantages and quality indicators. In the process of breeding it, domestic breeders tried to take into account all the problematic issues associated with growing tomatoes in open ground in Siberian conditions.

Productivity of Siberian early ripening tomato

Fruiting of tomato crops differs depending on the growing environment. When grown in closed soils, an average of 1–1.5 kg is harvested from one bush, and the total yield is 9–10 kg/sq.m. m. In open ground conditions from 1 sq. m you can get 6–7 kg of ripe tomatoes, from a bush approximately 500–600 g.

It is not surprising that the yield in greenhouses is higher, but the taste of the Siberian early ripening tomato, which grew without shelter, received more positive reviews.

Advice! To extend the shelf life and not lose the taste of the fruits, they should be placed tightly in rows in a box and the lid should be tightly closed. So that the tomato stalks are on top.

A prerequisite is that the tomatoes must be dry. In such conditions, vegetables can be stored for up to 60 days.

Area of ​​application of fruits

Despite positive reviews from gardeners, tomatoes of the Siberian early ripening variety do not have pronounced taste characteristics. Universal characteristics are similar to other varieties. Due to the high content of dry substances, tomatoes are used to prepare sauces, pastes, ketchups, juices, and purees. Suitable for pickling and fresh consumption.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The Siberian early ripening tomato is immune to various fungal and viral diseases. High resistance should be noted to tobacco mosaic and brown spot. But when growing, there is a risk of encountering the following ailments:

• gray mold, which is treated with triazole drugs and systemic fungicides;
• late blight - you can get rid of it using copper-containing components, 10% saline solution;
• Fusarium and Alternaria - only systemic fungicides will help cure a vegetable from them.

Trouble is also caused by harmful insects: nematodes, mole crickets, aphids, and wireworms. Folk remedies will help in the fight against parasites, and if they become widespread, insecticides will help.

Attention! Compliance with the rules for caring for the Siberian early ripening tomato variety reduces the risk of diseases

Seedless method of growing tomatoes

It turns out that tomatoes can be grown simply by sowing in open ground. To be honest, I haven’t tried this method yet, but they say it works great. So I decided to figure it out, at the same time share it with you and, of course, give it a try!)

Varieties suitable for sowing in open ground

In order to have time to grow tomatoes and harvest, it is necessary to sow certain varieties, preferably early ripening or ultra-early ones. Varieties such as White Naliv, Alpha, Svitanok, Gnome, Grand, and other similar varieties are very suitable for this method of planting.

Variety Alpha

Seed preparation

Before planting in open ground, seeds must also be treated as for the seedling method. To do this, soak the seeds in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes. This way we will disinfect them. After this solution, wash the seeds in plain water.

Then soak the seeds in a growth stimulator for 8-10 hours. This is necessary so that the seeds germinate faster. With this method of planting, a growth stimulator is simply necessary. After all, the faster the first shoots sprout. The faster the tomatoes will grow.

Soil preparation

The soil must be prepared in advance. Seeds in open ground must be sown between April 25 and May 10, when the ground warms up to at least +12 degrees at a depth of 4 cm.

We dig up the soil well, remove the roots of weeds and add humus and wood ash. Then we dig well again and level the surface with a rake.

Sowing

In the prepared bed we make holes 3-4 cm deep, at a distance of 30 cm between holes, and about 60-70 cm between rows. Since we applied fertilizer directly to the soil, there is no need to put fertilizer in the holes. If the soil has not been fertilized, then humus and ash can be added directly into the holes. Sprinkle a small layer of earth on top and pour warm water over it well. After this, you can sow the seeds.

We sow three seeds in each hole, then sprinkle with soil and compact with the palm of our hand. This is necessary so that the seeds have better contact with the soil. After sowing, cover the plantings with film. Until the seeds hatch and the first shoots appear, the film does not need to be removed, and there is no need to water the seeds either. Because after watering the ground becomes crusty and it will be much more difficult for the seeds to break through to the surface.

Growing and care

Depending on the outside temperature, seedlings will appear in 10-20 days. When the first two leaves appear, the plantings need to be thinned out. To do this, we select the strongest and strongest sprout, and cut off the rest with disinfected scissors. Under no circumstances should you pull it out, as this will damage the root system.

Fertilizer

Three days after thinning, we fertilize. To do this, dilute 15 g of ammonium nitrate in a bucket of water. Pour 1 liter of solution under each bush. Then we mulch the soil around the plant so that the water evaporates as slowly as possible.

We feed the plants a second time during fruit growth. To prepare the solution, dilute 20 g of superphosphate and 10 g of potassium chloride in a bucket of water. Water the tomatoes at the rate of 1 liter of solution per 1 square meter. m. Do not forget that we apply liquid fertilizer only on moist soil.

Protection against late blight

When the plant grows a little and gets stronger, it is necessary to treat the plant to protect against late blight and other diseases. Spray the plant with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture. This solution helps especially well during periods of decreasing temperature and increasing air humidity.

Agricultural technology tomato Nastena

Landing

When growing Nastena F1 tomatoes, various factors are taken into account: the quality of the soil, the illumination of the area, the supply of moisture and nutrients. To increase productivity, it is recommended to use the seedling method. Seeds are planted at home, and grown seedlings are transferred to a permanent place.

Growing seedlings

Seeds of the Nastena F1 variety are planted in March. Boxes or separate containers 12-15 cm high are prepared for seedlings. They are filled with light fertile substrate. It is convenient to use peat tablets for tomatoes. The soil is taken from the site or purchased ready-made soil in the store. In the first case, the soil is kept in the cold for 2 - 3 months or heated in the oven for disinfection.

Instructions for planting tomato seeds Nastena F1:

1. Soil is poured into the container and compacted.
2. The seeds are distributed over the surface in increments of 1.5 cm. A distance of about 3.5 cm is maintained between the rows. When using peat cups, 2 - 3 seeds are placed in each cup.
3. Soil or peat 1 cm thick is poured on top.
4. The substrate is watered through a sieve or spray bottle.
5. The containers are covered with film and kept in the dark at a temperature of 25 °C.

The first shoots appear in 10-14 days. Plants are moved to the window. Seedlings should receive lighting for 11 - 13 hours. If there is not enough light, turn on the phytolamps. They are placed at a distance of 30 cm from the seedlings.

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Seedlings of the Nastena F1 variety are watered every week with warm, settled water. Use a spray bottle with a fine spray. Excess moisture is drained. For feeding, prepare a solution of complex fertilizer Nitrophosk or another. The product is applied at the root of the seedlings no more than 3 times.

When the 2nd leaf appears on the tomatoes, pick them. Plants are transplanted into new, more spacious containers. If Nasten's tomatoes are planted in separate pots or peat cups, then this stage is skipped

The seedlings are carefully removed from the soil, trying not to damage the root system. Then they are transplanted into prepared containers and watered

Landing rules

Nasten tomatoes are planted in a greenhouse and open ground. The beds are prepared in the fall: they are dug up and cleared of the remains of previous crops. Tomatoes require fertile, light soil. Select areas after cabbage, carrots, beets, onions, garlic, and herbs. If any varieties of tomatoes, potatoes or peppers grew in the garden bed, then it is better to find another place for the Nastena variety.

Advice! The seedlings are transferred to a permanent place at the age of 50 - 60 days.

First, they wait until the frosts pass and the soil warms up. Depending on the region, this will be the end of May or the beginning of June. If there is still a possibility of cold weather, then the plantings are covered with non-woven fabric at night.

Tomatoes of the Nastena variety are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. Leave 50 cm between the rows. It is more convenient to place the tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern. This ensures good ventilation of the bushes and simplifies the care of the crop.

Watering and fertilizing

According to reviews, Nasten F1 tomatoes respond well to watering and fertilizing. Water is added every 5 - 7 days. The watering rate per bush is 3 - 5 liters. Moisture is especially important for plants when flowering. If the tomatoes do not receive it during this period, this will lead to a decrease in yield.

When the fruits ripen, watering is made less intense. Excess water in the soil leads to cracking of tomatoes. When adding moisture, make sure that the roots of the plants are not exposed.

Important! After watering, it is better to loosen the soil to saturate it with oxygen. As a result, tomatoes will better absorb moisture and nutrients. Nasten F1 tomatoes do not require pinching

The growth of the crop bush is limited. When the plant reaches a height of about 1 m, its development stops. Tomatoes are tied to a support. To do this, plastic or metal pipes are driven into the soil. Between them string ropes in 2 - 3 rows.

Nasten F1 tomatoes do not require pinching. The growth of the crop bush is limited. When the plant reaches a height of about 1 m, its development stops. Tomatoes are tied to a support. To do this, plastic or metal pipes are driven into the soil. Between them string ropes in 2-3 rows.

Formation

According to reviews and photos, the Nastena F1 tomato has the correct shape. The bush is compact, the number of shoots is limited. Tall tomatoes need shaping. The Nastena variety can be grown without formation.

Three Sisters – variety of Tomato plant

Information on admission of Tomato Three Sisters from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 63022, registered 2013-11-28. The Tomato variety Three Sisters was included in the register of those approved in 2015. Approved for use in regions: All regions.

The originator of the Tomato Three Sisters variety is:

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Disease and pest control

There are a lot of diseases that can affect tomatoes. The list of the most common ones is as follows:

1. Mosaic. Accompanied by the appearance of spots on the leaves. Sick plant specimens should be burned, and healthy ones should be sprayed with urea solution.
2. Late blight. A fungal disease with which every vegetable grower is familiar. The spots under the skin make the fruit unsuitable for consumption. All preventative measures should be taken before the plant begins to bloom. Such remedies as “Barrier” and “Oxychomom” help prevent the disease well.
3. Apex rot. It appears as dry spots that are a little shiny. The main reasons are lack of nitrogen and excess calcium. You can combat the problem with calcium nitrate.
4. Alternaria blight. The first signs can be seen on the lower leaves of tomatoes. Leaves affected by dark spots begin to die; over time, the disease affects the entire plant and leads to its death.
5. Medvedka. An insect that moves along large passages located underground. By gnawing the base of the stems, the mole cricket causes the death of the Three Sisters tomato. Insect control is possible using the drug “Thunder”.

Bush care

Basic rules for caring for Stresa tomatoes:

• Regular moderate watering;
• Carefully loosening the soil in an area planted with tomatoes;
• Weeding and weed removal;
• Feeding with organic matter and nutritional mineral complexes.

IMPORTANT: Stepchildren are removed after the formation of the fifth brush. The bush is usually formed into 1 or 2 stems

The bush is usually formed into 1 or 2 stems.

It is better to remove all deformed flowers - this procedure stimulates the formation of new ovaries and the formation of larger fruits.

For better access of oxygen to the stem and root system, it is recommended to remove the lower leaves.

The bush is attached to a trellis or support. As the tomatoes ripen, the branches are also tied to pegs.

Features of care

The main feature of early varieties is the higher speed of fruit ripening compared to ordinary tomatoes. On average, it takes about days from the moment the seeds are planted to the first fruits are harvested. Under favorable circumstances, which include good weather conditions, properly applied fertilizing and timely watering, the harvesting process can begin even earlier.

The concept of caring for tomatoes is quite broad. In most cases, the summer resident who planted the variety performs the following procedures:

Description and characteristics of the plant

The variety has early ripening. The fruits are harvested approximately 100 days after full germination. They are suitable for fresh use and pickling. 3-5 fruits ripen in the inflorescence, the first cluster is formed above the 6-8 leaves. The tomatoes are spherical, with slightly pronounced ribs. Weight ranges from 60 to 115 g. The stalk has a dark green spot; when ripe, the tomato is red. 4 or more cameras. The taste is satisfactory.

The fruits contain up to 3% total sugar and up to 6% dry matter.

The Siberian early ripening tomato is determinate, short, medium foliage. The leaves are of regular shape, medium size, dark and light green. Tomato plant height is no more than 70 cm, more often 40-50 cm. Tomato seeds are sold agro and a number of others - a typical determinant low-growing variety of early ripening. The height of bushes in open ground does not exceed 40-45 cm. In greenhouses and temporary film shelters, plants can grow from 60 to 90 cm. Tomatoes begin to ripen 98-108 days after the appearance of full shoots.

Tomato flower clusters form an average of 3-5 ovaries

Bushes are usually pinched, leaving 3 stems, each of which grows no more than 4 flower racemes, forming 3-5 ovaries. The weight of ripe fruits ranges from 60 to 115 g. Thus, tomatoes of this variety, with proper agricultural technology, make it possible to collect up to 9.5 kg of fruit per square meter of greenhouse.

Tomatoes of this variety can be grown in almost all regions of the country. In the middle zone, bushes are planted in a permanent place at the age of no more than 65 days. Within 10-15 days, the seedlings take root, and further care consists of timely feeding, pinching, preventive treatment against diseases, regular watering and loosening the soil.

In the photo – packages of “Siberian early ripening” tomato seeds from different manufacturers

According to the type of growth of the bush, this species belongs to the determinate varieties of tomatoes. The height of its bushes can range from thirty to ninety-four centimeters. The stem is characterized by strong foliage. The leaves are medium in size and green or dark green in color. Does not form a standard.

Siberian early ripening is usually classified as an early ripening variety, since from the appearance of the first shoots to the ripening of the fruits, it takes from one hundred fifteen to one hundred thirty days. It is resistant to brown spot and tobacco mosaic virus, and is moderately resistant to other diseases. Tomatoes of this variety can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground.

Vegetable growers call the disadvantages of “Siberian early ripening”:

• Obsolescence.
• Inability to compete with modern hybrid varieties for many characteristics.

Refers to tomatoes with medium and at the same time early ripening periods. The bushes can grow more than 1 meter in length. In order for the harvest to be high, the variety must be constantly shaped and tied up. The best option is two stems. The fruits are large, juicy, orange-red in color. The weight of one tomato can reach up to 800 grams. Suitable for fresh eating and canning. Can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground.

Variety "Snezhana"

It belongs, like the previous tomato, to varieties with medium and early ripening periods. The first tomato harvests can be obtained 105 days after sowing. A very good tomato, since it does not require special care, can grow both in greenhouses and outdoors. The bush grows compactly, there are few branches and leaves. On average, the height does not exceed half a meter.

Variety "Superbomb"

Variety "Samokhval"

The variety has yellow fruits with a pleasant tomato taste. As a rule, their weight is about 300 grams. But if you perform all agricultural techniques as needed, then the fruits can weigh up to 800 grams. A tall bush that requires staking. Grown in any conditions. Productivity and disease resistance are at a high level.

Tomato Sister

An early ripening, truss, unpretentious tomato hybrid. The period from germination to the beginning of ripening is 100-105 days.

The bush is semi-determinate, 1.3-1.5 meters high. Requires tying to the support and pinning. The manufacturer recommends forming the plant into 2-3 stems.

The leaves of this tomato are medium long and green. Inflorescence of intermediate type. Forms clusters with 6-10 fruits. The first inflorescence is laid above the 8-9 leaf, the subsequent ones - every 1-2.

Tomato Sister F1 is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for garden plots, homesteads and small farms for growing under film covers.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round, smooth, red in color at maturity, weighing 120-150 grams, good taste for a hybrid. These tomatoes are suitable for early fresh salads, canning, and processing.

The hybrid is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, and fusarium.

Advantages of the hybrid: high fruit set in low light, excellent commercial quality of the fruit, suitability for long-term transportation.

Features of growing tomato Sister, planting and care

Sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings is carried out 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. It is recommended to place up to 4 plants per meter of land.

Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.

If you grew Sister tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this hybrid? If possible, attach a photo of your tomatoes to your comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Sister tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this hybrid more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Pros and cons of the variety

As a true representative of the nightshade family, the Sister tomato has a lot of obvious advantages:

• excellent yield;
• ability to tolerate long-term transportation well;
• spectacular appearance;
• early ripening;
• versatility of use;
• excellent taste;
• good keeping quality.

There are no obvious shortcomings noted by gardeners who have extensive experience in growing the Three Sisters, however, summer residents comment that one should remember the need to constantly tie up the bushes. A process such as pinching is also important for obtaining a good harvest.

Features of cultivation and storage

Optimal fertilizers that are applied to the soil in advance:

• compost 1 bucket;
• minerals – phosphorus-potassium mixture 20 g;
• wood ash 1 cup;

The depth of the holes is 20 cm. The distance between the holes is 40 cm.

1. Mandatory feeding during flowering and ripening.
2. Irrigation with Bordeaux mixture.
3. Moderate watering.
4. Loosening or mulching.

In order to grow seedlings on time, seeds are sown 60 days before replanting.

For strong seedlings you need:

• lighting with phytolamps;
• fertilizing with organic-mineral complexes;
• irrigation with settled water.

To achieve maximum yields, you should know the potential diseases and treatments:

Tomato Three sisters - description and characteristics of the variety

Characteristics of the variety

This species of the nightshade family is rumored to be early ripening. The ripening period - from the moment of formation of the first shoots of long-harvested ripe tomatoes - ranges from 100 to 110 days. The bushes are quite powerful. The plant is semi-determinate, capable of growing up to 150 centimeters in height. When growing Three Sisters tomatoes, you must remove the stepsons. The leaves have a standard shape and size, and are colored dark green. Inflorescences are intermediate.

Clusters form on the bush, with six to eight fruits forming on top of each of them. The inflorescence soup is located above the 8th or 9th leaf, and the next ones are formed through Wodan-two leaves.

Ripe tomatoes have a flat-round shape and a ribbed surface. The color of the unripe fruit is pale green. When the tomato ripens, the sweetheart acquires a rich red color.

The average weight of each fruit is 150 grams. The feeling of tomatoes is sweetish, with a slight sourness. One tomato contains four seed chambers. Experienced gardeners speak positively about the Three Sisters variety, noting its high yield. If you properly care for a vegetable crop, you can remove up to seven kilograms of ripe tomatoes from each square meter.

This variety is included in the State Register and is intended for planting in film structures. Vegetable crops are successfully grown both in individual garden plots and in industrial greenhouses. This is possible thanks to the long shelf life, during which tomatoes can be transported over long distances without any difficulty without losing their presentation.

Tomatoes of the Three Sisters variety are used for canning, pickling, and preparing vegetable salads and many other dishes from them.

Recommendations for care

The main feature of early ripening species of the Solanaceae family is that the fruits ripen much earlier than those of other varieties. Typically, from the time the seeds are planted to the harvest, it takes around 100 days. With favorable weather, proper application of fertilizer, and regular watering, fruiting may begin earlier.

When growing tomatoes of the Three Sisters variety, it is recommended to carry out the following agrotechnical measures:

1. Watering. It is necessary to water the plant regularly, although not allowing the optimal moisture level to be exceeded. Moderate humidity is more than beneficial for this vegetable crop, in contrast to excessive moisture. When the fruits begin to ripen, they show increased sensitivity to this indicator, exactly the level of moisture. If there is a shortage of it, the leaves may curl, the ovaries may fall off, and the remaining leaves will be small in size.
2. Providing the required air temperature for the crop. If this indicator drops below the required level, the plant may become moldy with a slowdown, or may not bloom at all. If the temperature exceeds normal, pollen will be less viable, which will reduce the amount of harvest. In conditions of high ambient temperature, the fungus actively multiplies, causing the tomato to be affected by a variety of diseases.
3. Adding organic matter and mineral fertilizers. If there is a lack of some substance in the soil, the fruits may ripen late, the amount of harvest will decrease, and the bushes may freeze. To avoid such troubles caused by a lack of mineral elements, it is recommended to apply fertilizers in due time. This must be done while observing certain rules: seedlings of this vegetable crop need phosphorus more, while mature bushes need nitrogen more. During the period of vegetative ripening, the tomato really needs such a table element as nitrogen.

In addition to the above measures, when caring for the Three Sisters tomato, you should regularly ventilate the greenhouse, mulch the alluvium, remove stepsons and tie the bushes to a support.

If you follow all the recommendations given, the tomato will stop growing actively and produce a rich harvest. This is confirmed by a large proportion of reviews from gardeners who grew tomatoes of this variety on their plots.

Features of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown in March-early April. For planting, light soil with a neutral reaction is used. The optimal composition is a mixture of garden or turf soil with humus or peat. For greater looseness, washed river sand or vermiculite is added to the soil. A small dose of superphosphate or wood ash will increase nutritional value.

Before sowing, seeds are disinfected with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate, and then soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. Prepared and dried seeds are sown at a depth of 1.5 cm and covered with film. The ideal temperature for germination is 25 degrees. After germination, the seedlings are moved to a well-lit place: on the windowsill of a south-facing window, or under powerful electric lamps.

After unfolding 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate pots. After transplantation, fertilizing is carried out with complex mineral fertilizer. Watering the seedlings is moderate, only warm, settled water is used. To ensure that the seedlings develop evenly, the pots with seedlings are constantly rotated. Plants intended for planting in the ground need to be hardened off. They are taken out into the open air, gradually increasing the time spent on the street. On warm days, seedlings can spend the whole day on the balcony or in the garden.

Planting in the ground or in a greenhouse occurs in May or early June. Before planting, the soil is thoroughly loosened, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers and wood ash are added to each hole (1 tablespoon per bush). The bushes are planted at intervals of 40 cm, the distance between rows is 60 cm. After planting, the plants are watered with warm, settled water. Subsequently, watering is moderate, once every 6-7 days. Tomatoes do not tolerate stagnation of moisture in the soil, but they also do not like drought. Watering is carried out after the top layer of soil dries slightly.

During the season, it is recommended to feed the plantings 3-4 times with complex fertilizer with a high content of phosphorus and potassium. After the flowering period, nitrogen-containing fertilizers, which cause massive discharge of ovaries, should not be used. The fruits are collected as they ripen and last all summer. In the greenhouse, the ovaries are formed before frost; the last fruits can ripen at home.

Seedless method

How to properly grow tomatoes in open ground if the seeds are planted immediately? If you have chosen to plant tomatoes in open ground with seeds, you need to select ones that can take root in natural conditions. For planting tomatoes in open ground with seeds, early-ripening varieties are better suited. Tomato varieties for open ground, time-tested by agronomists, take root well with seeds.

1. Volgograd tomatoes boast good disease resistance and resistance to temperature fluctuations. The fruits begin to ripen at the same time. The average weight of tomatoes is 110 g.
2. It is better to plant seeds of the Iceberg variety in open ground. It continues to develop even in cool weather. The stem is strong and small, only 60 cm. Sweet tomatoes can weigh 200 g.
3. Beta-Lux is an early-ripening, high-yielding species. The height of the bush is about 47 cm. The fruits ripen on clusters of 5 pieces, weighing about 50 g. The plant is resistant to cold and major diseases.
4. From seeds in open ground, the Dubok variety gives good results. It will allow you to harvest the crop within 85 days after sowing the seeds. The height of the stem is about 50 cm. It shows resistance to many diseases, is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, and tolerates cold. The fruits begin to ripen together and weigh about 70 g.

When to plant tomatoes in open ground if you plan to grow them without seedlings? Sowing seeds in prepared soil begins when the ground warms up, this is approximately mid-April. Make wide beds and add humus. Arcs are installed along the beds, over which the film will then need to be stretched in case of frost.

When planting tomato seeds in open ground, you should leave enough space between the rows. It should be 48 cm. The tomato planting scheme involves digging shallow holes (about 5 cm) in the furrows, reminiscent of a checkerboard arrangement. It is recommended to leave an interval of 28 cm between the recesses.

How to plant tomatoes correctly has its own secrets. Some experienced vegetable growers soak some of the prepared tomato seeds in a nutrient medium. The other part of the seeds should remain dry. Wet seeds germinate better, provided that it is warm outside. If there are frosts, they may die, then dry seeds, which are less sensitive to low temperatures, come to the rescue.

There is another important point about how to plant tomatoes correctly. As soon as the first leaves of the emerging sprouts unfurl, thinning is carried out. Only mature plants should be left at a distance of 9 cm. The second thinning is done when the fifth leaf unfolds. The distance should now be increased to 14.5 cm.

Young sprouts need to be watered less than tomato seedlings in the room. The root system itself develops in such a way as to provide itself with nutrition and moisture. Watering is only necessary during long, hot weather.

Numerous reviews from experienced vegetable growers indicate that even when planting tomatoes with seeds, you can reap a rich and tasty harvest: “This is not the first year we have been sowing directly into garden beds. There is no need to waste energy on growing seedlings, all parts of the sprout are well lit, the root system goes deep and to the sides, there is no need to dive and stress the plant.”

Home seedlings

There are two options for planting tomatoes in open ground.
Planting in a permanent place can be done with seedlings or seeds. But it is best to plant tomatoes in open ground as seedlings. Seedlings are grown at home and transplanted into open beds when the weather warms up. Growing seedlings begins with proper seed selection. Select only large and dense seeds. Planting tomatoes is not complete without pre-treatment of the seeds. A large variety of fungi and bacteria live on the shell of grains, so it is recommended to immerse them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes.

After disinfection, tomato seeds for seedlings are soaked in nutrient solutions. You can use sodium humate, Epin or natural aloe juice. These solutions stimulate the development of the plant.

It is better to plant tomatoes in the ground when the seeds go through the hardening stage. The seeds are alternately placed in a warm or cold place. Thanks to this, the planted plants will develop tolerance to temperature fluctuations.

You can grow seedlings in a wooden or plastic box. Make holes in a prepared container with soil at a distance of 2.5 cm. The sown seeds are covered with film until most of the seedlings appear.

When to plant tomatoes in soil for seedlings? It is better to start sowing tomatoes in early March, but this is only if the dacha is equipped with a structure with a film. When to sow tomatoes if you are not planning to install a shelter? It is better to sow seeds in the last days of March.

Varieties of low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses

The climate in most regions of Russia does not allow growing tomatoes in open ground. For this reason, gardeners plant them in greenhouses. Experts recommend the following varieties: Sanka, Andromeda, Bobcat, Pink Honey, Katyusha, Titan, Persimmon, Torbay, Rio Fuego, Sultan, Rosy Cheeks.

Sanka

Included in the list of the best varieties of Russia. In greenhouses the yield is maximum. The fruits are moderate in size, juicy and pleasant to the taste. Fruiting is extended, and the first tomatoes can be obtained after 2.5 months.

Andromeda

Early maturing hybrid of high quality. The culture gives back the harvest together. It is highly resistant to major diseases. The weight of one tomato is up to 180 grams. The taste and product characteristics are excellent. Suitable for different climatic conditions.

Bobcat

The hybrid is highly resistant to many diseases. The yield is not the highest, but summer residents still rate the variety highly. The fruits are fleshy and are mainly suitable only for processing.

Pink honey

An excellent variety that can be grown not only in a greenhouse, but also in open ground. The fruits often reach a weight of 700 grams. The average height of the bush is about 70 centimeters. Productivity – 5.5 kilograms per square meter. The taste of tomatoes is very pleasant, sweetish.

Katyusha

A cold-resistant and strong hybrid, the bush is dwarf and does not cause problems with care. The taste of the fruits is very pleasant, they themselves are fleshy. It is advisable to plant 5-6 bushes per square meter.

Titanium

A mid-late variety, characterized by a compact bush and high yield. Medium-sized tomatoes, pleasant to the taste.

Persimmon

Mid-season variety, well suited for growing in greenhouses. The bush is small, but bears fruit well. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption or canning. They tolerate transportation well over long distances.

Torbay

Ripening time is short: only 75 days. Tomatoes are not prone to cracking. The pulp is fleshy and pleasant to the taste. Tasters give this variety high marks.

Rio Fuego

The fruits have a maximum weight of 110 grams. They are bright in color and shaped like a plum. You can can them whole or eat them fresh. The taste of tomatoes is very pleasant. They tolerate long-distance transportation well.

Sultan

The fruits can reach a weight of 200 grams. They taste moderately sweet and have a characteristic pleasant aroma. The plant is strong and bears fruit well.

Rosy cheeks

The tomatoes are very bright and beautiful, quite large. In greenhouse conditions, a garter is desirable. Vegetables are tasty, well stored and transported.

Tomato Fatty F1

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Despite the fact that the land at our dacha is fertile, and the climate is much warmer than in central Russia, the “Fat Man” bushes do not grow higher than 70 cm. But, on the other hand, this is good - there is no need to fence stakes and trellises, tie up the stems.

Another difference from other hybrids is that they almost do not form stepchildren: just as 1-2 main stems are initially formed, then there are no branches. The tomatoes grow small, 150-200 grams each, but they are plump, tightly knit, and not at all watery.

In salads - what you need: it does not leak juice in which the rest of the vegetables are swimming, you just have to let it stand for 1-2 hours.

Our tomatoes did not grow to the promised size; instead of 250 grams, they grew to about 100 grams each. The hybrid has resistance to cold weather, but it has difficulty withstanding dryness, so it is better to plant it in a greenhouse or a slightly shaded place. Formation can be either 1 or 2 stems, I had 2. Tying as necessary, but bushes do not often require tying up branches.

There is resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and cladosporiosis. I could not take care of the hybrid in detail, since time was short, I fed it only occasionally (mainly mineral fertilizer). It was often impossible to even water, not to mention loosening and hilling with treatment against insects and diseases.

The bushes never got sick during the season, they wilted a little a couple of times, but there were no viral diseases.

Fruiting was very long; it took more than 2 months to pick tomatoes. The harvest turned out to be generous, there were always enough tomatoes for salads and even left over for preparations.

But most of all I liked the unpretentiousness of the hybrid.

I have a year-round greenhouse, so I always select varieties that can be grown throughout the year. For this reason, I prefer Tolstoy F1 from tomatoes. It begins to bear fruit 4 months after planting for the first time, and the second time in October. Often the tomatoes are large, there are very large specimens (400-500 grams each).

There are at least 1-2 of these tomatoes on the bush. The weight of the remaining fruits is about 300 grams. The taste qualities are the highest. These tomatoes are sweet, without sourness, and very aromatic. They retain their aroma for a long time after they have been removed from the bush. The bushes themselves are low: 1-1.3 meters. I plant 6 of them per 1 square meter.

Seeds are only purchased, since the variety is hybrid. I chose one, and I always buy it. I germinate them under film. I pick the main root. A month after planting, I fertilize with organic fertilizer.

The description of the variety says that the variety is immune to most diseases, but I still treat the soil with potassium permanganate (the one in which I plant the seedlings).

I water strictly at the root; the leaves must not be touched under any circumstances, otherwise the plant may develop late blight. Fat plant F1 needs nutrient-rich soil. Therefore, it is necessary to feed. Then the harvest will be large - 4-5 kg ​​per bush.

I was very praised for the variety, but I was able to buy the seeds only in one place - in Agro, I couldn’t find it anywhere else. There were no problems with germination, almost every single seed sprouted, only 3 were empty, no more. I planted the seedlings in the ground at the very beginning of May, they took root well, not a single plant died or grew stunted.

Then it happened that I very rarely went to the dacha, so all care was reduced to watering, one-time fertilizing and the first spraying against pests. This did not ruin the tomatoes: the bushes grew powerful and strong, but they produced few leaves, and the fruits that grew were also non-standard, smallish, since the extra shoots were not removed in time.

The rest was eaten fresh and used for juice - there is quite a lot of it in tomatoes of this variety, but it turns out not liquid, but rather thick due to the dense pulp.

I dried the seeds to get seedlings from my own, but it didn’t work out. Not a single one ever hatched. I understand that this happened because “Fat Man” is a hybrid, but I still hoped for a miracle.

I planted seedlings in early April and grew them in open ground. Compared to non-hybrids, they were resistant to weather conditions and set well. The bushes are low, more than a meter, with stepsons.

The harvest has been stable since the end of July. It came out quite decently from each bush, 2-2.5 kg. In August they didn’t even turn black, although cold nights began. Not all of the tomatoes were ripe - I left them to ripen.

We ate them until October and rolled up the jars.

How to grow seedlings

The variety is grown in seedlings. Beginners need to buy seeds in advance - in January-February. Don't forget about the soil and containers. They are important when growing seedlings. On cloudy days, tomato seedlings have to be illuminated, so it’s worth purchasing a special lamp.

• humus;
• garden (turf) land;
• sand.

Light and temperature requirements

Having created good conditions for seedlings to grow, the gardener receives well-formed plants at the time of transplantation:

• before emergence, moderate lighting, temperature 25 °C;
• after emergence of seedlings, the temperature is gradually reduced, bringing it to 16 °C.

On cloudy days, from 17:00 to 21:00, turn on the fluorescent lamp. The boxes standing on the window are turned to the sun in different directions. This helps to form upright, equilateral seedlings.

Preparing containers and seed material

Siberian early ripening seeds are germinated if you are not sure of their germination. High-quality seed material is planted dry. Their material, released from ripe tomatoes last fall, is processed:

• discarded;
• disinfect;
• soaked in a solution of a growth stimulator.

Containers for sowing seeds are made of plastic. They are light and wash well. Holes are made in the lower part to drain excess water. The boxes are placed on pallets: the seedlings do not need excess moisture. It acidifies the soil and provokes the development of fungal diseases (blackleg).

Recommendations for choosing deadlines

The variety is early, so there is no need to rush into sowing. Overgrown seedlings take root worse. Seedlings of early tomatoes are planted in a permanent place at the age of 65 days, so gardeners sow the seeds of Siberian early ripening in April or in the last ten days of March. The exact timing depends on the weather in the growing region.

Landing

The day before sowing, the boxes are filled with soil. It is moisturized abundantly. The water that has leaked into the pan is drained. The seeds are laid out on the surface according to a 2 * 2 cm pattern, sprinkled with soil. Layer thickness – 1 cm.

The top layer of soil is moistened with a spray bottle. The box is hermetically sealed with cling film. With its help, it maintains constant humidity and temperature. The greenhouse effect accelerates seed germination. After the emergence of Siberian early ripening shoots, the film is removed. Before this, it is opened slightly for ventilation once every 2-3 days.

Watering

The seedlings have tender roots. In order not to damage them and not to erode the soil, Siberian early ripening seedlings are watered using a fine-jet sprayer. Soil moisture is regularly monitored to prevent it from drying out or becoming waterlogged.

Picking

In plastic disposable cups with a volume of 0.5 liters, Siberian early ripening seedlings feel excellent. It develops a powerful root system and does not outgrow it. Drainage is placed at the bottom. They use the shells of chicken eggs and walnuts.

Siberian early ripening seedlings dive into separate containers after the appearance of 2 true leaves. At this age, they tolerate transplantation best, quickly adapt, and grow. Pallets with glasses are not placed in bright sun for several days; the room temperature is reduced to 15 °C.