Description of the variety
The Tea Rose is characterized by an impressive bush height (up to 2 m), high disease resistance and high yield. The period of full ripening from 90 to 100 days characterizes the variety as early ripening. The weight of the spherical fruit can reach 0.4 kg.
The average yield per plant reaches 6 kg of fruits, which tolerate transportation and long-term storage well. Fruiting is consistent throughout the entire period of growth and ripening. The decorative appearance of the plant is given by weighty clusters of many (5-7 pieces) fruits on one bush.
Fruit characteristics
Tomatoes have universal qualities, suitable for direct consumption, for preparing salads, snacks, sauces and canning for the winter. The benefits of fruits are due to the high content of vitamins, microelements and beneficial amino acids. The taste and aroma qualities of the variety are beyond praise. The pulp contains a minimum of water and seeds, is fleshy, resistant to cracking, and dense.
High intensive growth of bushes necessitates tying and installing support posts. This should be considered one of the disadvantages of the variety.
Resistance to diseases and adverse conditions
The variety is resistant to many nightshade diseases, for example: tomato mosaic, verticillium and fusarium blight, cladosporiosis, bacterial wilt, blossom end and root rot.
But it is prone to late blight. This is a fungal disease. There are many reasons for its development: high humidity, low temperature, fog, the spread of fungus from the affected tops, frequent rains.
Signs:
- dark spots of a brown or grayish tint;
- rapid spread of stains;
- fluffy whitish coating;
- ugly deformation of fruits;
- active rotting of tomatoes, which is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
How to fight?
Completely remove the bushes and burn them. The fungus spreads too quickly and even chemicals cannot cope with it (only slow it down). As a preventative measure, use fungicides and copper-containing preparations.
The Rose tomato suffers from aphids. Aphids, secreting liquid, attract ants, which only worsen the situation. How to fight? Buy larvae of beneficial insects (ladybugs, flies) at the store - they, as a rule, quickly cope with this pest. Bushes can be treated with chemicals, but only until the buds appear (“Aktara” does a good job of this task).
Thrips prevent seedlings from developing. These are pests no larger than 2 mm in size. They have a black elongated body, a striped belly and five pairs of legs. Their larvae are white or translucent.
Signs:
- multiplicity;
- increased activity;
- drink juices from tomato leaves;
- curvature of the tops and drying out;
- holes in leaves and fruits;
- the dying off of greenery and its further coloration in yellow.
They transmit diseases from different plants.
How to fight? Actively treat with insecticides
ATTENTION! Apply before fruit appears
This variety is not afraid of unfavorable conditions, such as heat or sudden temperature changes.
How to grow seedlings
It is better to start growing Tea Rose tomatoes in seedlings in the second half of March. Seed material must be carefully prepared in a standard way, by soaking or treating with a growth stimulant.
Suitable preparations are available in garden stores. This will help increase further germination and productivity of plants.
Container and soil
The basic requirements for soil are looseness and nutritional value. Tea rose loves to be fed with fertilizers. Soddy soil with a high content of peat and humus is quite suitable for sowing.
Standard containers are suitable for seedlings; drainage can be placed at the bottom.
Sowing
The seeds are placed in depressions in the soil and sprinkled with loose peat.
After sowing, it is necessary to moisten the soil (it is possible to use liquid fertilizers) and cover it with plastic film. This will create a favorable microclimate and help timely plant growth.
The development of seedlings requires constant adherence to the temperature regime, in the range of 21-27⁰С.
Growing and care
The culture tolerates moisture and light well. The average time for shoot germination varies from a week to 10 days. This period is enough for the sprouts to get stronger, and it is possible to remove the film and take the containers out into the light. These are necessary conditions for proper acclimatization and hardening of plants before transplanting into the ground.
During this period, seedlings should be watered moderately, but the soil should not be allowed to dry out. The variety is quite moisture-loving. Good natural lighting is necessary. After the first shoots appear, they need to be allowed to grow stronger and produce at least a couple of leaves. This is the time to dive.
Planting plants requires preparatory steps, which include feeding the plant. Liquid complex fertilizer for nightshades is best suited. This must be done at least twice, immediately before transplantation. The interval between feedings is at least 7 days. It is also a good idea to take preventive pest control measures. You can treat the soil with a solution of Fitosporin.
The soil intended for planting seedlings must be well fertilized and loosened . Manure is suitable, and local laying of eggshells will help accelerate the development of the tomato root system. It should not be added to the entire soil, but only to the places where seedlings are planted.
You can plant plants in the ground using a checkerboard pattern. One plant is at the usual depth, the next one is immersed in the ground to the level of the first pair of leaves. This will create convenience for subsequent care of the bushes and increase the resistance of the upper layers of soil from drying out.
A suitable irrigation method is drip. The intensity depends on the amount of precipitation and periods of drought. During the flowering period, increased watering is necessary. It is not advisable to allow the soil to dry out, but excess moisture also leads to the risk of disease of the root system. You need to stick to the golden mean.
Once a week you can feed the plant with liquid mineral fertilizers or organic matter.
Features of cultivation
Tomatoes are sown as seedlings in March; light, fertile soil is recommended for planting. A mixture of turf or garden soil with humus is recommended. Before planting, the soil must be calcined and spilled with a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate.
Read more about soil for seedlings and for adult plants in greenhouses. We will tell you about what types of soil for tomatoes exist, how to prepare the right soil yourself, and how to prepare the soil in the greenhouse for planting in the spring.
The seeds are sown slightly deeper and sprinkled with a thin layer of peat. To speed up germination, the container is covered with film and placed in a warm place. After unfolding two true leaves, the seedlings are picked into separate pots and placed in bright light.
Young sprouts need warmth, periodic ventilation and moderate watering. After picking, the seedlings are fed with an aqueous solution of complex mineral fertilizer. Fertilizing is repeated before planting in the ground.
Transplantation into the greenhouse is carried out in mid-May. A little ash or complex fertilizer is poured into each hole. The distance between bushes is at least 60 cm. Thickening of plantings greatly reduces fruiting.
There are a huge number of ways to grow tomato seedlings. We bring to your attention a series of articles on how to do this:
- in twists;
- in two roots;
- in peat tablets;
- without picking;
- using Chinese technology;
- in bottles;
- in peat pots;
- without land.
Immediately after transplantation, young plants are tied to supports. A tall bush can be placed along a trellis, this will provide reliable support. It is better to remove the lower leaves; this will improve air exchange and insolation. It is recommended to form a bush with 1 or 2 stems, all stepsons are removed.
During the season, plants are fed with complete complex fertilizer, diluted mullein or bird droppings every 2 weeks. Watering should be moderate, after the top layer of soil dries slightly. The fruits are collected as they ripen.
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We also offer materials on high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties for your information.
How to grow tomatoes
Planting plants in open ground must comply with a number of conditions. This applies to soil, temperature, lighting, and so on.
If the seedling method is intended, then it is necessary to first prepare the seedlings by hardening and acclimatization. The appropriate time depends on the climate in the region and the conditions where the tomatoes will grow. If it is a greenhouse, you can start at the end of May. If it is open ground, it is better to wait until mid-June.
It is recommended to place no more than three plants on one square meter of soil. This will make it easier to access the bushes during subsequent care (watering, fertilizing, tying up bushes).
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Care
The variety is characterized by increased consumption of moisture and nutrients. The soil needs to be frequently fertilized with mineral fertilizer complexes. Water for irrigation should not be colder than 15⁰. Watering should be done every 7-12 days. At least 5 liters of water per bush. In dry, hot weather, the volume increases to 10 liters. It is recommended to loosen the soil between waterings. This will provide additional opportunities for air access and prevent possible rotting of the bush.
Optimal air humidity should be in the range of 65 – 70%, air temperature 23-25 ⁰С.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Plant growth in greenhouse conditions can reach 2 m, in open ground up to 1.5 m. It is necessary to give the plant additional vertical support for one or two stems (posts, pegs). It is also useful to remove side shoots that interfere with the growth of the bush - pinching.
We choose the time for sowing seeds for seedlings with a reserve. About 65-70 days should pass before planting in the ground.
Diseases and pests
A big plus of this variety is its high resistance to common diseases and pests . Following crop cultivation techniques reduces the risk of disease to a minimum. Most often, Tea rose is affected by a viral infection. Preventive inspections, mulching, the use of special compounds (Fitosporin) and weeding of the soil will protect plants from diseases.
The main insect pests that attack the Tea Rose are: Colorado potato beetle, thrips, whitefly and spider mite. Methods of combating these pests are typical and well known to all amateur gardeners. A good preventative measure would be to plant herbs next to tomatoes. The smell of mint or parsley irritates insects.
Growing
ATTENTION! In the fall, at the end of the sowing season, be sure to enrich the soil with complex fertilizers. This will help increase the yield several times
And the bed should be on the sunny and windless side
You can transplant it into open ground without fear in June, but since the variety is not afraid of frost, you can start planting it 1-2 months earlier as an experiment. The experiment will be especially successful for those who grow Tomato Rose in a greenhouse.
The most common and convenient scheme is where:
- between rows the distance is no more than 40 cm;
- between holes - no more than 30 cm;
- passage between rows - 70 cm.
This way the bushes will grow freely, and make the process of watering and processing tomatoes easier for yourself. Variety care
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
The “Tea Rose” tomato variety was bred by domestic breeders in 2016, mainly for planting in greenhouses and greenhouses. The stable warm climate of southern Russia allows gardeners to grow this variety in open ground.
Differences when planting in a greenhouse and open ground are due to external factors, such as the climate in the region. If tomatoes can be planted in a greenhouse already in mid-May, then in open ground no earlier than the first half of June.
In greenhouse conditions, the plant reaches its maximum development. The height reaches 2 m, the yield is 6 kg per bush. In open ground these figures drop to 1.5 m and 4.5 - 5 kg.
Greenhouse conditions create their own microclimate, in which it is easier to control and maintain the necessary conditions: air temperature, light and humidity. In open ground, the likelihood of the plant freezing at night increases; the crop is exposed to cold air currents.
The Tea Rose tomato variety loves good lighting. In winter, it is necessary to increase daylight hours artificially. It’s easier to do this in a greenhouse, turning off artificial lighting for 6 – 8 hours a day.
Watering in open ground should be done with warm water, 16 - 18⁰С. In a greenhouse, it is permissible to use water no colder than 15⁰C.
Both in open and in closed ground, the crop is fertilized throughout the entire ripening period.
Description and features of growing “Tea Rose” tomato
Breeders continue to surprise farmers with new varieties. It seems that each new one is better than the previous one. Now it’s not difficult to find a good tomato that both beginners and experienced gardeners can grow. It is enough to rely on the Tea Rose tomato, whose characteristics allow you to learn more about the variety and understand its advantages.
This variety of tomato crop can truly be called reliable. After all, it is not only productive, but also sustainable, which means that good results can be achieved even when external conditions do not seem far from ideal. Of course, you can plant a tea rose in a greenhouse. This method of agricultural technology will allow the farmer to reap a good harvest.
Harvesting and application
If the cultivation technology is followed, the “Tea Rose” tomato variety will delight gardeners with an abundant harvest of fruits with an ideal round shape. The size of tomatoes on one bush may vary. This is a plus of the variety. Large ones will be used for salads, appetizers, and sliced food. Medium ones are ideal for canning for the winter.
The taste qualities of the variety do not leave the most fastidious gourmets indifferent. The fruits are well stored, do not lose their taste, are quite resistant to cracking and tolerate transportation well. There is no practical sense in collecting unripe fruits with the prospect of ripening.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main disadvantage when growing the Tea Rose variety is the need to provide the plant with additional support (tying, driving in vertical pegs) and pinching. The plant also requires regular feeding with mineral fertilizers throughout the entire ripening cycle.
The main advantages of the Tea Rose variety:
- Excellent taste of the fruit.
- High yield.
- The fruits are well transported and resistant to damage.
- A beautiful decorative view of a plant in a garden bed.
- Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and amino acids.
- Cold resistance of the variety.
- The fruits are suitable for eating raw, cooking, and canning.
Fertilizer and feeding
During the formation of seedlings, before picking, fertilize with liquid fertilizers for plant growth, twice with an interval of 7 days.
- When transplanting to a permanent place, water or dip the root system in a solution of Fitosporin, which prevents infection with fungal infections and feeds the plant with microelements.
Tea Rose tomatoes are light-loving and heat-loving, so in winter it is especially important to maintain light and temperature conditions in the greenhouse. The optimal temperature for heating the soil for tomatoes is 18-22 o C. You can add additional light for 4-5 hours, extending the daylight hours in sunny weather. But, since it is usually cloudy in autumn and winter, the greenhouses are artificially illuminated around the clock, or by turning off the lights for 6-8 hours a day.
Features of watering
- You need to water the tomatoes with warm water at about 18-20 degrees and at least 15 degrees.
- It is better if watering is drip. If watering is not drip, then the water consumption, depending on the age of the plant, is from 5 to 10 liters per root every 8-12 days.
- Watering must be alternated with loosening the soil under the tomato bushes. This will protect the planting from the development of fungal diseases and ensure optimal aeration of the plant.
Tomatoes of the “Tea Rose” variety require humidity in the range of 65-70% for normal pollination and fruit set. High air humidity, in addition to the development of fungus, leads to pollen gluing and pollination of tomatoes does not occur. Low humidity leads to the fact that pollen scatters and does not fall on the pistil, in which case pollination also does not occur.
It is important that fertilizing of tomatoes is carried out in a timely manner and does not exceed the norm, otherwise the tomatoes can be ruined.
author of the photo Homemade tomato from Angelina
Farmer reviews
Here are reviews from gardeners who have grown the “Tea Rose” tomato variety in practice.
Marina, Rostov-on-Don : “Thank you to the breeders for this hybrid. I grew it in the country last year. I was very pleased. I will definitely continue to plant Tea Rose tomatoes.
Ignat, Volgograd: “I planted the Tea Rose tomato variety in 2016. I was happy about the good harvest and the absence of diseases. Thanks to Russian agronomists!”
Liana, Smolensk: “I grew the variety in my greenhouse. I had to tinker a little when tying up the bushes and loosening the beds. But the good harvest more than paid for all the efforts.”
Fruit characteristics
Description of the fruits of the “Tea Rose” variety of tomatoes: large, perfectly round, smooth, fleshy, sugary tomatoes at the break. The color of a ripe tomato is soft pink with a pearlescent sheen. The skin of these tomatoes is tender but dense. Tea Rose tomatoes do not crack.
It has a good delicate taste and pleasant aroma. They are consumed fresh and in salads. Small fruits can be preserved in their entirety, and large ones in slices or in the form of juice, puree, or sauce. Reviews of this variety are positive, noting the good presentation, as well as some decorativeness of the variety.
The size of the fruits on the bush is not the same and ranges from 120 to 300 grams (individual fruits up to 400 grams), the yield of the Tea Rose tomato is about 15 kg per 1 sq. m. The variety is transportable and stores well.
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