Vorlon is a rare exotic tomato variety native to the USA. It will become a real diamond in the garden. You can’t buy it in a store, but if you find high-quality seeds, you can grow it for experiment to admire the luxurious satin skin of a dark purple hue and enjoy the unusual taste.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-season | Purple | Large | Variety | Flat-round |
We grow seedlings
The process of growing seedlings has a standard technology. By following our instructions, you can easily germinate seeds and prepare seedlings for planting at home.
Seed preparation
Preparing seeds is a mandatory step when planting any plant.
First, purchased seeds must be disinfected. Place the seeds in warm water with a pinch of potassium permanganate and leave for half an hour. After this, start germination. Germination begins with laying out rows of seeds on a hard flat surface (tray, baking sheet, box or holes). Cover the top of the seeds with moistened gauze. Do not choose another fabric: gauze is best at feeding the seeds with moisture and allowing them access to air.
To increase germination, growth stimulants are used - “Epin”, aloe juice with water.
Planting seeds
To plant seeds, you need to prepare a container, such as a box, and soil. Partially place the soil in a container, loosen it first, and water it a little. Then place the sprouted seeds in the soil in rows at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other and to a depth of about 2 cm. Then sprinkle a little earth on top and leave in a warm place for several days. Water the soil a little every day without letting it dry out.
After germination, keep the box in a warm and constantly lit place. If there is not enough natural light, special fluorescent lamps create such conditions. These lamps are very helpful for gardeners, since when growing seedlings the light must be not only constant, but also comprehensive. Sunlight, as a rule, provides illumination only from one side of the box, which negatively affects seedlings.
It is also necessary to monitor the temperature in the room: it should be at least +20 degrees for healthy sprouts to appear. After 10 days, when the first shoots appear, bring this temperature closer to room temperature.
3-4 days after planting, the seeds should germinate, and after 2 weeks they should become seedlings. As soon as the first leaves appear on the seedlings, transplant them into separate containers (for example, plastic or clay cups) so that they do not interfere with each other. The main conditions for the full development of sprouts: regular watering, constant temperature. Then, after about a month and a half, your sprouts will be ready for planting in the ground.
Landing in the ground
By the time the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, 9-10 leaves will appear on the bushes, a flower brush should form above the top one. The brush is tilted down. Tomato internodes are narrow and short. The stem is thick and powerful.
A separate hole is dug for each bush. There are 2-3 plants per square meter. Planting tomatoes too densely can impair plant growth. The bushes will take all the energy from each other. In addition, their strong foliage will shade neighboring bushes. Leave 60-70 centimeters between rows. And in order to make it easier to tie the plants later, the seedlings are planted in a checkerboard pattern.
The bushes are not planted deep into the hole, but are positioned so that the rhizome is near the surface.
Tip : after planting, water the bushes with warm water at the roots, without touching the leaves.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of Vorlon are:
- high quality large fruits;
- unique taste;
- interesting appearance, good marketability;
- remarkable vertical growth rate;
- resistance to some dangerous diseases characteristic of the culture;
- long-term fruiting, allowing harvesting before the first frost in autumn.
The disadvantages include the average level of yield when grown in central Russia. The tomato does not have enough strength and good external conditions to fully reveal its potential for excellent fruiting. Farmers who do not like to spend a lot of time on tomatoes may consider the need for garter as a negative characteristic of Vorlon.
[edit] Physiology
The Vorlons are the only silicon-based life form in the universe. They are practically immortal (except in cases of violent death) and indifferent to gravity. The true appearance of the Vorlons was shown in the series only once, during an attempt to expel the second Vorlon ambassador from the station, which escalated into an armed clash. Externally, the Vorlon is a glowing, semi-ghostly and octopus-like creature.
However, the incident with the poisoning of the first ambassador Kosh shows that the Vorlons may have retained some part of their bodies that can be physically affected. In addition, three Shadows were able to kill a Vorlon, which shows that the Vorlons' advantage in space does not affect their success in close combat. On the other hand, the hand-held energy weapons of the Centauri killed the Shadows who were guarding Morden without any problems, but when attacking the Vorlon Ulkesh, the blasters of the earthlings turned out to be completely ineffective. This indirectly confirms the version that the Shadows managed to kill Kosh only because they are representatives of races that know a lot about each other.
Dates for planting seedlings and planting in the ground
The variety is sown for seedlings in the first half of March. The seedlings sprout together and grow strong and stocky. In May, the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. The soil for Uluru Ocher should ideally be loose and light. In an open area, a well-lit place is chosen for the plantation.
The main stages of growing seedlings at home
Seed preparation Basic methods of preparation: heating, disinfection, soaking in growth stimulants, bubbling, hardening, germination. These techniques aim for different results and have different purposes. More details
Soaking seeds According to experts, pre-soaking can increase yield by 30%. The duration of soaking is determined depending on the solution used and the quality of the seeds. More details
What soil to choose for seedlings The soil for planting tomato seeds at home should not be taken from the garden. The soil for tomato seedlings must have good breathability, provide the required level of humidity, and the acidity level pH should be about 6.5 units. More details
Characteristics and description of the Vorlon variety
The tomato was brought to our country from the USA, and immediately attracted the attention of gardeners with its unusual nature. Despite its exotic origin, tomato is very easy to grow. It does not require special fertilizers, quickly acclimatizes, and tolerates spring coolness well. The bush is indeterminate, which means that the Vorlon tomato does not stop growing. It reaches a height of 2 meters; in greenhouse conditions it may slightly outgrow this figure.
Main qualities of the plant:
- tall;
- mid-season;
- spreading bush;
- large-fruited.
The fruits of this exotic vegetable have an interesting dark, slightly grayish color, due to the presence of special pigments. Its taste is much brighter than that of light varieties. In the section it has many chambers filled with a small amount of seeds. The skin is thin, not dense, tomatoes make excellent sauces, pastes, and soup dressings. Great for making salads. Such tomatoes are rarely pickled; due to their large size, they are not suitable for preservation in their entirety. This did not prevent the variety from becoming one of the most interesting and recognizable tomatoes in the home garden. With proper care, the bushes give a good harvest.
[edit] History
Ancient history
Several million years ago, the Vorlons became a strong interstellar power and made contact with Lorien. Around the same time, they encountered the Shadows. Some Originals, such as the Travelers from Sigma-975, were very hostile to the Vorlon. Despite their small age among the Originals, the Vorlons, along with the Shadows and the Travelers from Sigma-975, became the most powerful of them. A million years before the events of the series, the Vorlons, imagining themselves as gods, decided to open a passage to the Third Space, which, as it turned out, was inhabited by hostile creatures from another reality (Aliens from the Third Space) who were superior to the Vorlons in technological and mental terms. The Vorlons, with enormous losses, managed to hold back the onslaught of the creatures and close the portal to Third Space. At first, the Vorlons and Shadows fulfilled their purpose by mentoring the young races while competing peacefully with each other. But then they decided to destroy each other at any cost and, as John Sheridan put it, “They found themselves trapped in their own mistake.”
Shadow Wars
1260
In 1260, the penultimate Shadow War took place between the Shadows and the combined forces of Vorlon and Minbari, ending in victory for Vorlon. The exact role of the minor races, for example, the Minbari, is difficult to assess, but, according to the latter, this role is quite large.
The exact date of the beginning of the first Shadow War is unknown, but it was a thousand years before the founding of the Babylon 5 station.
2260-2261
The Second War of Shadows was fought by the combined forces of Babylon 5, the Minbari Federation, the Narn Regime, the League of Non-Aligned Worlds and the Rangers, joined by those of the Originals who had not gone beyond the Limit by that time, and whom Ivanova’s expeditions were able to attract.
The Vorlons came to the conclusion that the war could be stopped only by destroying all the planets that were in any way touched by the influence of the Shadows. The Shadows came to the same conclusion after Sheridan destroyed one of their main cities. Billions of intelligent beings died when two powerful forces began to destroy planets that were in any way affected by the enemy. This could lead to the complete extermination of younger races.
Sheridan tricked the Vorlons and Shadows into battle at the Battle of Corian 6, and then launched a suicide attack on both fleets. The allied fleet, with the help of some of the Originals, stopped the Vorlon planet-killer ship, and made it clear that the young races could now do without their “protectors.” Faced with the choice of whether to destroy the young races completely or leave them to go their own way, the Vorlons and Shadows left the Galaxy, joining the rest of the Originals.
After the Exodus, the Vorlon homeworld was left empty, but the defense system continued to function - several expeditions sent there did not return. The Vorlons conveyed the message through Lyta Alexander that their home planet was not for young races, it would belong to them only when they were ready for it.
Dates for planting seedlings and planting in the ground
It is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings 55-60 days earlier before planting in open ground. Typically this period is from the beginning of March to the first week of April. The timing of sowing depends on the climatic conditions of the region: southern zone (early March), moderate (late March) or northern zone (early April). The seed material must be disinfected and tested for germination. For healthy growth of bushes, it is recommended to use loose and light soil. After planting, you should create a greenhouse effect by using glass or polyethylene to speed up seed germination. The room for growing bushes should be well lit and warm. With the appearance of 3 true leaves, a dive is performed. It is recommended to harden the bushes 2 weeks before planting in open ground so that they can more easily withstand the stress of replanting.
Planted in open ground from May to June. The air should warm up well, and night frosts should be left behind.
The main stages of growing seedlings at home
Seed preparation Basic methods of preparation: heating, disinfection, soaking in growth stimulants, bubbling, hardening, germination. These techniques aim for different results and have different purposes. More details
Soaking seeds According to experts, pre-soaking can increase yield by 30%. The duration of soaking is determined depending on the solution used and the quality of the seeds. More details
What soil to choose for seedlings The soil for planting tomato seeds at home should not be taken from the garden. The soil for tomato seedlings must have good breathability, provide the required level of humidity, and the acidity level pH should be about 6.5 units. More details
Characteristic
The Vorlon tomato belongs to the group of medium-ripening varieties. The first fruits appear 90 days from the date of germination. By the time they finally ripen, another 20-25 days pass.
Vorlon is an interderminant variety, that is, the bush tends to not stop growing. The average height of a bush in open ground can reach one and a half meters, while in greenhouse conditions the plant can grow up to two meters. The plant must be tied up, pinched and formed correctly, preferably into two stems, then Vorlon will show the best yield. Vorlon is a rare variety that you can’t buy in every store in Russia. It is not grown on an industrial scale, but experienced gardeners are happy to grow Vorlon in their plots.
The leaves are medium-sized, rough, dark green in color, similar to potato leaves. The bush is very branched and spreading.
The flat-round fruits have an interesting color - a rich dark burgundy color, turning into almost black at the stalk. Each cluster produces up to 5-6 fruits, the weight of each of them sometimes reaching up to 600 grams. The parameters of this variety are discouraging: sometimes you have to use additional supports for each brush, since the branch cannot hold several kilograms at once.
The peel of the fruit is thick, smooth, shiny. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a high sugar content. The taste is considered standard by all world standards. The tomato has a pleasant aroma. Vorlon tomatoes are widely used for cooking in the best restaurants in America, as well as around the world.
Advantages of the variety:
- huge fruit size;
- excellent taste;
- refers to rare, elite varieties of tomato;
- good appearance;
- unique color;
- the bush grows upward, saving garden space;
- protected from all tomato diseases;
- has a long fruiting period from mid-summer until frost.
Cons: average yield.
In the southern regions of North America, the Vorlon variety has different characteristics. In hot climates, the height of the plant sometimes reaches two or more meters. And each bush is capable of forming 40 brushes. The growing season is very long, sometimes lasting several months.
Advice : in the northern regions of Russia, this variety should only be grown in a heated greenhouse.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The described variety has resistance to some diseases:
- spotted wilt;
- tobacco mosaic;
- fusarium wilt.
If the top of a Porpora tomato turns black, it means that a fungus has been added to the blossom end rot. It is advised to treat all the bushes on the site with a preventative drug - for example, “Healer” or “Protection”. They will not cure blossom end rot because it is a metabolic problem, but they will prevent fungal diseases from spreading to other plants in the garden.
There are many folk remedies to combat blossom end rot, which involve adding calcium to the soil. In particular, it is recommended to crush eggshells into powder and scatter them between the rows of tomatoes. Fertilizers with calcium will have a greater effect. It is better to use dolomite flour, which also saturates the soil with magnesium and reduces soil acidity (due to which the number of weeds and pests is reduced). The more acidic the soil, the more flour is added - 35-50 kg per hundred square meters, better for autumn digging.
Treatment and prevention against diseases and pests
Diseases and pests of tomatoes in a greenhouse When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, diseases often occur due to temperature disturbances and excessive humidity. The most common diseases are fungal diseases (late blight, cladosporiosis, rot). More details
Diseases and pests of tomatoes in open ground Control of diseases and pests of tomatoes in open areas can be quite difficult. This is because nightshades are exposed to a wide variety of pathogens and insect pests. More details
Late blight
Powdery mildew
Apical rot
Cladosporiosis
Gray rot
Tobacco mosaic virus
Description and characteristics of the variety
The Vorlon tomato is an indeterminate plant. Its bushes reach a height of one and a half to two meters. In open ground they grow lower than in a greenhouse. The plant is lush and branched. The leaves are dark green, rough and potato-like.
The tomatoes are collected in clusters of 5-6 pieces, large, weighing 250-350 grams. Some specimens reach 600 grams. The skin has an unusual purple-burgundy color, the intensity of which varies from burgundy to dark purple; it is darker at the stalk than at the top. The shape of the fruit is flat-round, the skin is smooth and shiny.
Tomatoes are juicy, contain a lot of sugar, are fleshy, taste sweet, and have a pronounced pleasant aroma. Suitable for processing into juices and cooking, as well as for fresh consumption.
Growing rules
Considering the descriptions and characteristics of Vorlon, we can safely say that for the culture it is enough to adhere to the basic rules of growing tomatoes. Seed material is purchased from trusted suppliers.
Important! There is no point in growing a crop from your own, collected and stored material; the main varietal characteristics of the “parent” are not transmitted to subsequent generations. Purchased seeds must be disinfected and pre-germinated.
Sowing work is carried out approximately two months before planting in the ground. It is advisable to plan this work for the month of March, having previously created the ideal soil from components such as peat, fertile soil and humus. The soil should be moist and evenly distributed among the containers, well loosened
Purchased seeds must be disinfected and pre-germinated. Sowing work is carried out approximately two months before planting in the ground. It is advisable to plan this work for the month of March, having previously created the ideal soil from components such as peat, fertile soil and humus. The soil should be moist and evenly distributed among the containers, well loosened.
It is better to sprinkle the seed material with river sand, which allows moisture to better flow to the roots of young plants, which promotes their growth. For covering use plastic or glass, film
It is important for farmers to monitor the air temperature, which should not fall below 21 degrees, but should not rise above 28 degrees. Germination only takes 8 days
The cover is removed as soon as the sprouts are about a centimeter long.
Picking is carried out when permanent leaves are noticeable. By this time, the bushes will need their own space in a separate pot for normal development. Seedlings of the Vorlon tomato plant are characterized by a well-developed root system with small internodes. As the seedlings grow, you can gradually reduce the temperature. It is imperative that the sprouts are grown under light, which will ensure effective vertical growth of tomatoes.
As soon as the plant forms 9 leaves, you need to hurry and replant the tomatoes. The main rule is a 50 to 70 scheme, which ensures better growth of bushes, strengthening of stems, and active formation of brushes. A square meter of plot should accommodate two to three plants. The deep planting method for the Vorlon variety, taking into account reviews, is not suitable
It is important that the root system is close to the soil surface. But this feature must be taken into account in the future during loosening.
Local garter requires effort and time from the gardener, but always gives the best result in terms of fruiting of tomato bushes. If a crop of this variety is grown in well-cultivated soil, then the first fertilizing is applied two weeks after transplantation. It is better to use manure or other high-quality organic material.
Next, it is worth using mineral complex fertilizers based on copper and potassium, which will promote the active development of fruits. Watering is carried out several times a week without oversaturating the soil. A prerequisite for the healthy growth of Vorlon tomatoes, taking into account the recommendations of experienced gardeners, is loosening.
Care
Local garter requires effort and time from the gardener, but always gives the best result in terms of fruiting of tomato bushes. If a crop of this variety is grown in well-cultivated soil, then the first fertilizing is applied two weeks after transplantation. It is better to use manure or other high-quality organic material.
Next, it is worth using mineral complex fertilizers based on copper and potassium, which will promote the active development of fruits. Watering is carried out several times a week without oversaturating the soil. A prerequisite for the healthy growth of Vorlon tomatoes, taking into account the recommendations of experienced gardeners, is loosening.
[edit] Nature
This race is powerful, mysterious and secretive. When meeting with representatives of other races, Vorlons always wear a bulky spacesuit designed to hide their nature and appearance. The Vorlons are generally believed to be an ancient, powerful race with a penchant for manipulating others.
Primordial
Ulkesh Naranek - the second Vorlon in the series The Vorlons are among the races belonging to the Primordials - the oldest inhabitants of the Galaxy, but among the Primordials they are the youngest. Almost all of the Originals left the Galaxy long ago, giving way to younger races. The Vorlons remained to teach and guide them.
However, they were not alone in this. Their competitors and neighbors, the Shadows, remained with the same goal, but their philosophy was diametrically opposed to the Vorlons. Countless times these races have clashed with each other, supporting those whom they have chosen as their disciples.
In the conflict, the Vorlons represent the side of Order. They build alliances and alliances, encourage law and order, and inspire cooperation, in contrast to the Shadows, who represent Chaos and indulge mistrust, ambition (often unhealthy) and the desire for war. True, the aspirations of the Vorlons also have a downside. When faced with resistance from an individual or civilization in their zone of influence, the Vorlons force strict obedience to their rules and unconditional recognition of their authority. And if there are Shadows there, that is, if the civilization found cooperates with the Shadows, then the Vorlons destroy this civilization.
Philosophy
Vorlon philosophy is embodied in the question "Who are you?" It is sometimes called the Vorlon Question. This question calls for self-knowledge, patience and puts personal development above immediate desires. The question of the Shadows, on the contrary, sounds: “What do you want?”, “What do you want?” Londo Mollari, driven by a thirst for power and influence and the restoration of the Centauri Empire, fell into this trap, unable to understand what price not only he but the entire Centauri would have to pay for this.
By the time of the events of the series, both the Vorlons and the Shadows had already lost sight of their original purpose, which was to encourage the growth of young races through the competition of Order and Chaos. When they began the “struggle for victory,” the conflict turned into a bizarre game aimed at achieving ideological and military superiority. The Vorlons and Shadows stopped teaching the young races. They controlled and manipulated other races, using them to achieve victory over each other. The Vorlons and Shadows abandoned their original plans. They increased their military power and became the most powerful Originals (Lorien “withdrew”, deciding not to interfere in the fight, and the level of development of the Travelers clearly exceeds the level of development of the Shadows and Vorlons) The only known Vorlon who sincerely wanted to teach and help the young races was Kosh, who even - at the request of Lorien - fought and sacrificed himself for the sake of destroying Ulkesh and speedily ending the War with Shadows.
State structure
The Vorlon state is officially called the Vorlon Empire, or the Vorlon Empire, but practically nothing is known about the actual state structure of the Vorlons.
