The Big Person tomato was created by domestic breeders. Scientists have managed to develop a crop that grows equally well under prolonged drought and at low temperatures. Important person refers to hybrids that grow in open ground. It was added to the state register for two districts of the Russian Federation: East Siberian and Far Eastern.
Growing such a tomato is easy and simple. It is enough to find out what features it has, how to properly care for seedlings and what difficulties may arise for beginning farmers.
Description
An important person is an early ripening, determinate, low-growing hybrid f1. Designed for cultivation in open ground, home and industrial greenhouses.
Appearance of the hybrid
The bush is compact, does not require pinching, reaches a height of 35-110 cm in open soil and 1.5 m in a greenhouse. The leaf blade is green, medium in size. The inflorescence is simple. The tomato forms 3-4 simple leaves while growing in open ground.
One cluster produces from 5 to 8 fruits.
Distinctive features
An important person has the following features:
- resistance to drought, high humidity;
- suitable for long-term transportation without loss of presentation;
- the growing season is 95-100 days;
- resistant to late blight, alternaria, tobacco mosaic, root and crown rot, fusarium, bacterial spot;
- universal - tomatoes are added to salads, pickles, marinades.
Important! An important person is valued not only for its ease of care, but also for its excellent taste. Even a damp and cool summer cannot harm the fruits and deprive them of their juiciness and fleshiness.
Fruit characteristics, yield
The hybrid boasts:
- fruits are flat-round in shape, slightly ribbed at the base;
- rich red color;
- resistance to cracking - the peel is dense, matte, pleasant to the touch;
- sweet and moderately dense pulp;
- good yield.
One ripe fruit can weigh 130-160 g. From 1 sq. m of plot, 26 kg of ripe fruits are collected, and from 1 bush - 3-3.5 kg. But there have been cases when some specimens in greenhouses reached a weight of 200-250 g.
The secret of high yield
If there are favorable conditions in the form of watering, weeding, temperature, you will collect 5-6 kg of crop from one bush per season in covered plantings (at a rate of 3-4 bushes/m2). From 1 m2 it turns out up to 17 kg. This is a relatively high yield. When planting in open soil, the number will decrease by one.
To begin with, it is worth noting that tomatoes are light-loving and freedom-loving plants. A place in the shade is not particularly suitable for them. Many people try to fit a larger number of bushes into a small area, expecting a high harvest. It's a delusion. Give the plant free rein to develop to its full potential.
Moderate fertilization of a crop has never interfered with it, but, on the contrary, promotes its growth
It is important to constantly monitor the formation of the bush and edit it if necessary. It is necessary to tie up the bush in a timely manner. Fortunately, the laborious process of pinching is not required when growing this variety.
Another preference is abundant watering. Otherwise, caring for a hybrid is no different from other tomatoes: weed, enrich the soil with oxygen, protect from pests
Fortunately, the laborious process of pinching is not required when growing this variety. Another preference is abundant watering. Otherwise, caring for a hybrid is no different from other tomatoes: weed, enrich the soil with oxygen, protect from pests.
How to grow seedlings
According to the producers of Big Person, tomatoes have a strong immunity to the main nightshade diseases. In addition, hybrid seeds are treated at the production stage. But some gardeners advise playing it safe and disinfecting the seed.
Seed preparation
There are 4 ways to disinfect and stimulate growth - choose any:
- Dilute 1 g of potassium permanganate in 100 ml of water. Soak gauze in the solution and place the seeds in it. Keep it like this for 20 minutes. Then rinse and dry slightly.
- Dissolve 0.5 g of soda in 100 ml of water. Soak the seed in the solution for 1 day.
- Mix 1 tbsp. l. aloe juice and 1 tbsp. l. water. Soak the seeds for 15 hours. The solution will increase immunity, productivity and quality of plants.
- Dilute 1 drop of “Fitosporin” in 100 ml of water . Keep the seeds in the mixture for about 2 hours.
Attention! Whether or not to soak seeds is a personal decision for the gardener. Professionals recommend not paying attention to the ideal characteristics of varieties and hybrids, but following a clear plan.
Additionally, it is worth checking the planting material for defects. Dissolve 1 tbsp. l. salt in a glass of water. Dip the seeds into the solution. “Empty” ones will float to the surface - such material is removed.
Container and soil
You can choose any container as a “temporary house” for future seedlings. The soil is bought in a special store: universal soil contains all the minerals and vitamins necessary for tomatoes. However, before sowing seeds, it is better to disinfect the soil: infectious agents and pest larvae may persist in it.
Several methods of soil treatment:
- bake in the oven at a temperature of 180-240 °C for 20 minutes;
- heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes;
- pour boiling water over the soil;
- soak in 1% solution of potassium permanganate.
Reference. The soil is prepared 20-25 days before sowing the seeds. During this time, the pathogens will die and the soil will become safe for further use.
Sowing
The seeds are immersed in a container with soil at the end of March. First, the soil is moistened, then planting material is placed on its surface. Sprinkle 1 cm of soil layer on top and spray with water from a spray bottle.
Growing and care
The containers can be placed on the windowsill so that the seeds receive enough light. The soil is moistened as it dries, preventing the formation of a dry crust. After the first shoots appear, the seedlings are hardened off. Do not water the plants before the procedure.
Hardening modes: during the day - 16-20 °C, at night - 8-10 °C. It is better to harden it this way: open a window or window every day for 1-2 hours, and in calm weather take the containers out onto the balcony.
After the formation of the first 2-4 true leaves, the plants are planted in separate containers.
Bush care
In the future, adhere to the following care:
Water regularly, in small portions. It is optimal to use a drip irrigation system;
Since during watering the amount of nutritional components is significantly reduced, they must be replenished periodically. The tomato hybrid is fed 3-4 times during the growing season: during soil preparation, then during flowering and during fruiting. The main necessary elements are phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, as well as trace elements. The ideal option is to use mineral complexes
However, one should not neglect organic fertilizers, which must be added to the soil during its preparation;
It is also worth remembering about loosening, which is an important procedure. Loosen the soil every two to three weeks
Thanks to loosening, the soil is enriched with oxygen, and moisture stagnation, which is dangerous for tomato crops, is eliminated; The bush is formed into one trunk and must be tied to a vertical support or trellis as it grows; Another mandatory procedure is stepsoning; The hybrid is self-pollinating; the greatest activity is achieved at +25 degrees and 65% humidity level. In greenhouse conditions, the pollination process is optimized using vibration or hormonal drugs.
How to grow tomatoes
The important person is an easy-to-care hybrid. However, experienced farmers recommend timely care for plants.
Landing
The seedlings are ready for planting 2 months after sowing the seeds. The following instructions will help you plant plants correctly:
- Prepare the area. Dig a shallow trench along the bed - about 30 cm. Form 5-6 holes in the trench, at a distance of 40 cm from each other. The passage between the “ribbons” is 80 cm.
- Fertilize the holes. 24 hours before planting the tomatoes, add 1 glass of a weak solution of manganese and the same amount of yeast mixture to each hole (dilute 10 g of yeast in 10 liters of water and let it brew for 24 hours). Then pour in 100 g of eggshells and wood ash.
- Plant plants. Place each bush in its own hole so that the stem goes 2 cm deep into the ground. Sprinkle soil on top, mulch and water well.
Important! If the seedlings have grown too early, you can slightly delay the fruiting period. It is enough to remove the first flowering branch, but with extreme caution. The second such branch will appear in 7 days, and the tomato can already be planted in open ground.
Care
Procedure for caring for tomatoes:
- Watering. Drip irrigation is optimal for tomatoes. Such systems are sold in specialized stores. The equipment is worth using if you grow tomatoes for industrial purposes. For an ordinary gardener, it is enough to pour one bucket of water under each bush, being careful not to wet the leaves and skin of the fruit. It is recommended to water the plants as the soil dries out.
- Weeding . Weeds are removed as they appear. This will prevent the appearance of pests on the site.
- Loosening . The soil is loosened in the daytime to a depth of 5-7 cm to improve root aeration.
- Bush shaping . Remove dry, yellow leaves from the bush. If the plant has become too wide, carefully remove the branches (but not the inflorescences).
- Garter. Place supports near the tomatoes to prevent the plants from breaking (especially when the fruits are ripening).
- Mulching. Cover the soil with dark material to prevent infectious diseases from affecting the tomatoes.
Without fertilizing it is impossible to get a rich and tasty harvest. Here are some recommendations:
- The first fertilizing is applied 2-3 weeks after planting. Manure is diluted with water in a bucket in a ratio of 1:5. Then the mixture is infused for a couple of weeks, again diluted with water 1:2. Apply 1-2 liters of liquid under each bush.
- The second feeding is applied during the flowering period. Manure is prepared according to the previous principle. Additionally, dilute 1 drop of iodine and 2 tbsp in 1 liter of warm water. l. whey. The leaves are sprayed with this mixture.
- The third feeding is necessary during fruit formation . Manure can be replaced with chicken droppings, but this solution must be infused for 10 days.
Important ! You can feed tomatoes with complex fertilizers. They are sold in special stores. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Growing tall Bigwig is no different from growing other varieties. But the hybrid requires a lot of space for normal development: approximately 1 sq. m for 3 plants. After the stems get stronger and stretch out, they need to be tied to a trellis.
Difficulties may arise when watering. Excess moisture can cause excessive leaf growth (this inhibits fruit development). Insufficient watering leads to loss of ovaries (they crumble). A beginner should carefully monitor soil moisture.
Reference. Difficulties with watering can be solved with mulch. It will retain moisture and prevent an increase in air humidity. Mulch can be in the form of grass clippings or straw. Additionally, it will protect plants from late blight.
Diseases and pests
The most dangerous diseases: late blight, brown spot, mosaic, gray and brown rot, blackleg. To prevent the occurrence of diseases, it is enough to disinfect planting material, water moderately, and observe crop rotation.
Pests: mole crickets, click beetle larvae, aphids, cutworms, whiteflies. The drug "Phosbecid" will help control insects. Dilute 10 ml of the product in 10 liters of water and spray the plants with the solution. Two treatments will be required with an interval of 15-20 days.
The most popular ampel tomatoes
To grow ampelous tomatoes, you need to take only determinate-type varieties. Ordinary ones cannot be grown in pots. The most popular varieties of ampel tomatoes are presented below.
Yellow Tom
Tomato tumbling Tom Yellow is a hybrid type of tomato.
Yellow Tom looks impressive in a flowerpot
The fruit ripening period is 2 months. The height of the bush is 15 cm, the length of the hanging part of the plant is up to 100 cm. The fruits are round, yellow, weight 20-30 g.
For planting seedlings, a mixture of peat substrate and sand is suitable. Seeds should be planted to a depth of 1 cm. After sowing, the container should be covered with film or glass. At room temperature, the crops will sprout in a week. After this, you no longer need to cover the container; now the main thing is timely watering.
When cotyledon leaves appear, watering should be reduced, this will allow the root system to develop well. The bushes should be kept in a sunny place, but not exposed to direct sunlight. After 10-14 days, the plants need to be picked and transplanted into individual boxes up to 3 liters in size, the diameter of the pot should be up to 15 cm.
Note! There is no need to specially shape the bush, tie it up, cut off the shoots, it will grow as it should on its own.
Tiger d11
It is no coincidence that the Tiger tomato variety got its name by chance. The color of the fruit is red and yellow striped, like a tiger.
The first harvest can be obtained in 100-110 days. The height of the bush is 60-70 cm. The height of the shoots is 20 cm. The striped fruits are round in shape, small in size and have an excellent taste with a slight sourness.
Tiger tomato has a very interesting fruit color
Yellow Miracle
Yellow Miracle is a tomato hybrid characterized by early germination and high yield.
The fruits are small but tasty. They come in yellow, orange, and red. The height of the bush is up to 50 cm. It is better to tie this bush, since the stems may not support the weight of the fruit and break. The plant does not require pinching. The bush has many branches, leaves, and fruits.
Yellow Miracle gives a good harvest
Cherry
The fruits of this variety are quite small, their weight is from 10 to 50 g. The height of the bush is 40-100 cm. The plant is shade-loving and easily tolerates drafts. The fruits come in different colors, even black. Cherry tomatoes are round, slightly flattened or oblong. This variety is classified as ultra-early ripening.
Important! The bushes do not need to be tied up; they are quite low, but they look beautiful and decorate any room. Tomatoes are stored fresh for a long time, but are suitable for canning, drying, and drying. Tomatoes are stored fresh for a long time, but are suitable for canning, drying, and drying.
Tomatoes are stored fresh for a long time, but are suitable for canning, drying, and drying.
Cherry fruits have excellent taste
Rowan beads
The Rowan Beads variety is an early ripening variety; the first harvest can be obtained within 80 days after sowing the seeds. The shoots grow up to 100 cm, they can be hung or tied up. The bushes bear fruit well, they are densely hung with small red beads - tomatoes. The fruits have a bright red color, they are small, weighing up to 25 g, but they store well for a long time and are suitable for transportation. Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for canning.
The skin is dense, not prone to cracking, and the tomato tastes sweetish.
The first harvest of tomatoes Rowan beads can be obtained 80 days after sowing
Farmer reviews
Reviews from gardeners about the results of growing VIP are mostly positive.
Lyudmila, 40 years old, Omsk: “An important person deserves a solid A.” The description on the package with seeds and the photo corresponds to the result obtained.”
Elizaveta, 38 years old, Krasnodar: “The tomatoes didn’t get sick during the season, although I still treated the seeds just in case. It’s convenient that you don’t have to stepchild.”
Anna, 53 years old, Ufa: “I had to give up the entire greenhouse for tomatoes. The harvest is not bad, but next year I’d rather plant several different varieties in the same area.”
