Characteristics of the Dacosta Portuguese tomato and cultivation of the variety

Dacosta Portuguese tomatoes are not very common in our latitudes, but those gardeners who have already tried to grow this variety give preference to it again and again. After all, the tomatoes turn out large, juicy and tasty.

Rules of agricultural technology of the Portuguese Dacosta

Portuguese Dacosta is planted in open ground when the soil at a depth of 15 cm has warmed up.
It is important that by this time the threat of return frosts has passed

By the time of planting, the seedlings should be 45–55 days old. If the plants are left too long, they will not take root well in the new location.

Landing at a permanent place

For tomatoes, choose a well-lit place. The beds are not placed in areas where groundwater is close to the surface and where no other nightshade plants have grown there in the previous two years. Tomatoes feel best after melons and melons.

Before planting tomatoes in a new place, the beds need to be prepared. In the fall, they are dug up and cleared of all plant debris. Fertilizers are added to the soil. For example: humus, rotted cow manure or chicken droppings. If the acidity is high, the soil is mixed with ash.

In spring, the beds are leveled with a rake and cleared of weeds. They are watered with chicken droppings diluted with water 1:10 and hot copper sulfate.

Holes are dug in the beds. Number of holes per 1 square. m depends on how many trunks are planned to be left for the plants. When growing in one stem, up to 4 plants are planted in this area; when growing in two stems, no more than 3.

Pour 1 liter of light pink solution of potassium permanganate into each well and add 1 tbsp. l. ash. When the liquid is absorbed, plants removed from the containers (if these are not peat tablets and pots) are planted in the recesses along with a lump of earth. The holes are filled with soil and compacted.

The plants are not watered or fed for two weeks. During this time, they will take root and take root in a new place.

Basic rules of care

The Portuguese Dacosta needs a garter. The bushes are attached to a support as they grow. They use synthetic thread - it is not subject to rotting. Since this variety has large and heavy fruits, it is additionally tied to supports and brushes.

Form tomatoes into one or two stems. The weight of the berries directly depends on the number of stems left to the plant. The fewer stems there are, the larger the fruits will be and the sooner they will ripen.

When pinching, remove all leaves up to the first flower cluster. Remove withered and yellowed greens. The procedure is carried out once a week, removing no more than three leaves.

Water the tomatoes as the soil dries. One plant consumes 2-3 liters of water.

The Portuguese Dacosta responds well to feeding. With regular fertilization, tomatoes turn out tastier and larger. It is recommended to feed this variety every two weeks.

Foliar boron fertilizing is applied twice a season. The first time is before the tomato blooms. Take 10 g of boron and dilute it in 10 liters of water. Bushes are sprayed with this mixture. The second feeding is carried out during the period of fruit formation, then the tomato will ripen faster.

Features of cultivation

When growing Portuguese Dacosta, gardeners should consider several nuances.

1. To get large fruits, the ovaries need to be thinned. No more than three berries are left on one bunch.
2. The fruits of the Portuguese Dacosta are prone to cracking. They are damaged by too much watering and when the soil dries out. Therefore, tomatoes are watered no more than 2 times a week in open ground and 1 time every 7 days in a greenhouse. Use 2-3 liters of liquid per plant.
3. On hot days, to prevent fruits from cracking in open ground, a canopy is placed over them.
4. To get more berries, the bushes are shaken regularly.

Diseases and pests

Portuguese Dacosta is characterized by increased immunity to tomato disease. Despite this, experienced gardeners advise not to neglect the rules of prevention:

1. Disinfection. A dark pink solution of potassium permanganate or hot copper sulfate is used to treat the soil, greenhouse walls and garden tools.
2. Follow the rules of crop rotation. Nightshades leave behind infections in the soil that infect new tomato plantings.
3. Potatoes should not be planted next to tomato beds. This plant attracts pests.
4. It is recommended to plant aromatic herbs (rosemary, thyme or basil) between the tomato beds. They repel harmful insects and attract beneficial ones.
5. To wash off aphids from the bushes, they are sprayed with a decoction of wormwood. Infusions of other herbs with a bitter taste are also suitable. Another option is to prepare a soap-pepper solution. To do this, add a piece of grated laundry soap and 5 hot peppers twisted in a meat grinder to a bucket of water.

Dacosta Portuguese tomato

Growing conditions

The Dacosta Portuguese tomato variety is not picky about growing conditions, but responds well to fertilizing. A fertilized plant gives a higher and tastier harvest.

It is grown mainly in a greenhouse due to its high growth; the planting method is staggered. It also grows well in open ground. In this case, choose a sunny place without drafts.

Before planting in the ground, the seeds are germinated into seedlings. In the phase of 1-2 leaves, they are transplanted into separate glasses with fertilized soil; a week before transplanting to a permanent place of growth, the seedlings are hardened.

In early May they are transplanted into a greenhouse. They are tied up and stepsons grow as they grow, leaving two to three stepsons for fruit development. The growth characteristics of the vegetable are such that it is necessary to remove excess leaves. The procedure is carried out in sunny weather, and no more than 2 sheets per day are torn off. During the season, the plants are fed at least twice with organic and mineral fertilizers, and the tomato harvest will be juicy and tasty.

Weeding and loosening the soil is a necessary condition for obtaining a rich harvest of large and tasty tomatoes.

With abundant watering, the vegetable loses its taste and becomes more acidic, so you need to moderately moisten the soil, preferably at the root, without touching the green mass with warm water.

Tomato "Guernsey Island" (10 seeds).

Goji, Chinese dereza, Tibetan barberry (about 300 seeds).

Buy goji seeds. Chinese wolfberry, Tibetan barberry, Goji Berries, lycium barbarum, wolfberry. People also call it wolfberry. Goji is a creeping shrub of the nightshade family, native to Tibet. The fragile vine is covered with thin spines and reaches 3-5 meters, hanging down. The bark has a grayish tint. The flowers are white with a purple-pink tint. Goji fruits are small, up to 1.5 cm in length, red, juicy. Berries should not be eaten raw! They contain many biologically active substances that can cause poisoning. Therefore, the berries are dried in the shade, and after drying they become safe. They taste sweet and salty, sometimes sour, somewhat reminiscent of nightshades. Actually, nothing special if someone is interested in taste, but healthy. Goji berries and their amazing properties have been actively discussed since 2004, when information appeared in the Australian magazine “Bazar” that these berries have anti-cellulite properties. And who doesn't want to look beautiful? The problem of obesity was also acute in those years. Thus, many people began to become interested in goji berries, began to study its properties, and as it turned out, they also have a number of unique properties. A year later, the American newspaper Los Angeles Times published an article talking about the anti-cancer properties of berries and the presence of a wide range of vitamins and other beneficial substances in them. It was also mentioned that if you consume one tablespoon of dry goji berries every day, you can significantly improve the condition of your body, look younger and more respectable. Of course, among the first who decided to try this remedy on themselves were the powers that be, i.e. famous singers, actors, politicians, athletes, writers from Europe and the USA. In the East, they have known about the wonderful and healing properties of goji berries for a long time, for many millennia, but somehow they did not advertise it. The excitement caused around these berries was not without reason; goji indeed, as confirmed, had a unique set of natural components, namely: vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E, a lot of vitamin C, iron - 15 times more than in spinach, contain 21 minerals (such as iron, zinc, iodine, etc.), 18 amino acids (this is more than in royal bee pollen), 8 of which the human body does not produce, 4 essential polysaccharides (LBP-1, LBP-2, LBP-3, LBP-4), which are not present in any food product. This entire set can strengthen vitality, health and prolong life.

Description and characteristics of tomato Peach, reviews, photos

An early-ripening, exotic tomato variety for greenhouses and open ground. The period from germination to the beginning of ripening is 85-95 days.

A determinate type bush, 50-60 cm high, which does not require pinching. But many gardeners form this tomato with the growth point moving to a side shoot, then the height of the plant is 1-1.2 meters. With this type of cultivation, the yield is higher.

The leaves of this tomato are small and dark green. The inflorescence is simple. The first inflorescence is laid above the 7-8 leaf, the subsequent ones - every 1-2 leaves.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round, yellow-cream in color (often with a pink side), weighing 90-110 grams. The pulp is tender, sweet, with a fruity flavor. These tomatoes are delicious fresh and are recommended for baby and dietary nutrition.

This is a rare tomato variety. In some catalogs it is called Garden Peach, Yellow Peach, Wapsipinicon Peach.

Productivity: 6-8 kg of fruits per 1 square meter (with proper agricultural technology).

The value of the variety: early ripeness, uniformity of fruits and their original color.

The Peach tomato variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for garden plots, homesteads and small farms for cultivation in open ground and under film covers.

Seed producer: agricultural company Gavrish.

Best reviews from our readers

Manufacturer: from the author

Where grown: Greenhouse

The description of the yellow peach variety is not entirely clear. firstly, if the variety is determinate, how can it be grown up to one and a half meters? secondly, it’s a potato-type leaf, but not a single potato leaf is visible, I haven’t planted this variety, I want to try, but the descriptions are so different that I don’t know what to do, whether it’s worth getting involved. This year I planted a “honey salute” tomato, bought it in a serious store, they were declared as bicolor, yellow-red, but they turned out dark brown. Marina

Manufacturer: from Lyudmila Kodzasova

Where grown: Greenhouse

The peach tomato is one of the best that I grew this year 2018. The tomato is indeterminate, its height is 1.7 m. The taste of the fruit is excellent. The tomatoes are large, fleshy, sweet yellow-orange in color. Lyudmila Kodzasova calls these tomatoes a family variety. The tomato is quite productive, it sets well and bears fruit for a long time. I recommend everyone to buy it, you won’t regret it. Svetlana

Where grown: Greenhouse

I bought the seeds by accident, they said they were very sweet, try them. Not only are they sweet, they’re also like peaches with fluff. My daughter calls them tomato peach, she eats them with pleasure, and we don’t refuse to enjoy them

Description of the variety

Portuguese Dacosta is a varietal tomato bred by Portuguese breeders. It is a rare variety and is not sold in all stores.

In 2022, the Portuguese Dacosta tomato entered the top ten best tomato varieties. It is not easy to get its seeds, but if you buy them once, planting material can be constantly taken from the fruits.

Distinctive features of the Portuguese Dacosta

Portuguese Dacosta is a pink-fruited tomato. Produces large fruits. Some specimens reach a weight of 1000 g.

A characteristic feature of the fruits of this variety is their fleshiness. The berries contain a large amount of juicy but tender pulp. The tomatoes taste sweet, with barely noticeable sourness. They have a characteristic and rich tomato aroma.

The variety is immune to most tomato diseases. It does not suffer from root and crown rot, late blight and tobacco mosaic.

Another feature of the Portuguese Dacosta is its resistance to temperature changes. These tomatoes are suitable for growing even in open ground conditions.

A negative feature of the variety is the tendency of the fruits to crack. The larger the berries, the higher the likelihood of damage to them.

General characteristics

Tomato fruits contain a minimal amount of small seeds. To prepare seeds for the next planting, the largest and most beautiful berries are left on the bush until fully ripe.

Description and characteristics of the variety:

How to grow seedlings

Portuguese Dacosta is grown only by seedlings. When sowing seeds directly into the ground, the crop will not have time to ripen before the onset of frost.

Sowing time depends on the region:

• cities with a hot climate - end of April;
• central Russia - second half of April;
• northern regions – early April.

If you plan to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse, then start growing seedlings two weeks earlier.

Preparation of planting material

To obtain healthy plants with increased resistance to adverse environmental factors, they must be pre-treated:

1. The seeds are soaked in salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of water) for half an hour. Specimens that float to the surface will not rise.
2. Planting material is disinfected. It is soaked in a solution of soda (1 teaspoon per 1 cup of water) for 12 hours, in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes, in hydrogen peroxide for 15 minutes or in aloe juice for 12 hours.
3. To stimulate growth, seeds are soaked in commercial preparations (Epin, Sodium Humate), in a soda solution, aloe juice, or wrapped in damp gauze, placed in a warm place and germinated.

Container and soil

Tomatoes need light and nutritious soil. Suitable mixtures are sold in stores. Both a universal soil mixture and a special one for tomatoes and peppers are suitable.

They prepare the soil themselves. To do this, mix the base, nutrient substrate and baking powder. For example, garden soil (it is better to take it from the beds where you plan to grow tomatoes), peat and sand.

The soil is disinfected. It is poured with copper sulfate, a light pink solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water. Another option is to calcine the soil in the oven.

Portuguese Dacosta is usually sown directly into individual containers. This is a collectible variety that needs to be handled carefully. It is better to take peat tablets. Plastic and peat pots or disposable cups are also suitable.

Sowing seeds

1-2 seeds are sown in pots. They are buried 1-1.5 cm. The soil is watered before planting tomatoes.

Containers with planting material are covered with film and put in a warm place. The warmer the room is, the faster the seeds will germinate. At this stage, tomatoes do not require light.

Every day, the film or glass is opened slightly for 1 hour to prevent mold from forming on the soil.

It is more convenient to grow seedlings in peat tablets. They are filled with ready-made nutrient substrate. The seeds germinate quickly in them. When picking to a permanent place, there is no need to remove seedlings from such preparations.

Before use, the tablets are soaked in boiling water, adding liquid as they swell. Then a seed is sown in each workpiece, deepened by 1 cm.

Peat tablets with planting material are placed in a deep container. They are covered with film and placed in a warm place until the seeds germinate.

Seedling care

Good seedlings should be stocky, bright green, strong and have short internodes. To obtain such plants, they are provided with proper care:

1. Water the seedlings with settled water at room temperature. The liquid is poured under the root of the plant so that it does not fall on the ground part of the bush. The soil is moistened as the top layer dries. If watered incorrectly, tomatoes become wilted. This happens both when the soil is over-moistened and when it dries out.
2. After seed germination, the film is removed. Plants should be at room temperature. If they stand in a draft, this will lead to death. Tomatoes need 16 hours of daylight. The lack of lighting is compensated by fluorescent lamps.
3. Fertilizing is applied three times during the entire period of growing seedlings. They use complex fertilizers containing phosphorus, which promotes the development of a strong root system. The first fertilizing is applied after the formation of the second true leaf, the next - every two weeks.
4. It is recommended to grow Portuguese Dacosta seedlings without picking.
5. 10 days before planting in a permanent place, the plants begin to harden. They are taken out into the air in the warm season for 1-2 hours, and their exposure to air is gradually increased.

Tomato Hidalgo

Mid-season (105-110 days from germination to ripening), determinate, racemose tomato hybrid for open ground and film shelters.

The bush is 0.5-0.6 meters high and requires tying to a support and partial pinching. The leaf is large and green. The inflorescence is simple.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are elongated-cylindrical, smooth, dense, red in color at maturity, weighing 100-120 grams, excellent (for a hybrid) taste, with a strong skin. These tomatoes are excellent for whole-fruit canning and preparing canned food in their own juice (the skin peels off easily).

The value of the hybrid: intensive early harvest yield, excellent transportability and keeping quality of the fruit.

Features of cultivation, planting and care

We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings 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 5 plants per meter of plot.

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

Formation of low-growing tomatoes, tying and protection from diseases on video

If you grew Hidalgo f1 tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of fruits like in your climate? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of a bush or individual fruits of this hybrid to the comment. Thank you!

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

Features of cultivation, planting and care

Sowing the seeds of this variety of tomatoes for seedlings is carried out 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. per meter of plot, up to 3 plants are placed, when formed into 1 stem - up to 4.

If you grew Abruzzo tomatoes, please write how they performed in your region. What was the yield and taste of the fruit under your conditions? Will you grow them again? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!

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

This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.

Tomato Dacosta Portuguese - description and characteristics of the variety

Today, domestic producers offer gardeners to get acquainted with a new indeterminate tomato variety called Dacosta Portuguese. This variety is excellent for cultivation in the regions of central Russia; it demonstrates high yields under good weather conditions and proper care. Some summer residents who have encountered these tomatoes speak only positively about it and claim that they have not tasted more tasty and meaty tomatoes. The fruits ripen quite late and look much larger compared to other varieties.

Structure and description of tomato

For the first time, Dacosta Portuguesea began to be grown in Portugal, and from there the seeds came to European countries and Russia. In greenhouses, bushes can reach a length of about 1.5-2 m, so the variety belongs to the group of tall tomatoes. From each bush it is possible to collect about 5 kg of fruit. Dacosta belongs to the mid-season round tomatoes. The surface of the fruit is ribbed or flat, the color is pink or pale red. The vegetables are juicy, fleshy, with thin skin and sweetish pulp. The weight of one ripe tomato ranges from 400 to 800 g. Tomatoes are used to make tomato paste or juices. They go well with other ingredients in salads and are suitable for canning or fresh cutting.

When the stems begin to form, the plant needs a garter, since heavy fruits during ripening can break them. Bushes with two or three strong and healthy stems produce the largest harvest.

Tomato Dacosta Portuguese. What is the description of the variety?

The tomato variety “Dacosta Portuguese” has almost no negative reviews.
And these reviews from those who have been growing them for more than one year were associated with weather conditions - wet summer makes tomatoes less sweet. This is one drawback. And the second drawback, which everyone writes about, is cracks on the first lower tomatoes, which are quite common. But all the other tomatoes did not cause any complaints.

Tomato growers are also unhappy if green or yellow “hangers” appear on their tomatoes.

The variety, I think, is a collectible variety; it is not yet very widespread, but it already has many fans. Seeds are sold through personal correspondence or on forums.

The bush needs to be formed into two stems in the open ground and can be formed into three in a greenhouse. It is imperative to tie up the bushes, because they produce a large harvest (over five kilograms per bush), and each tomato weighs on average four hundred grams. However, there are specimens weighing up to six hundred to nine hundred grams. Vegetable growers praise the color, sweet taste, and aroma.

This variety is classified as mid-season. “Dacosta Portuguese” is quite resistant to late blight. Loves feeding, which also affects the size of the fruit and taste (according to reviews). Caring for these tomatoes is the same as all others.

You can do whatever you want with these tomatoes. They can be preserved cut or combined with other vegetables.

Portuguese tomato came to us from Portugal and is quite rare in our country. This variety of tomatoes belongs to indeterminate, mid-season and tall tomatoes. The bush is tall, in some cases reaching 2 meters, requiring garter to a support. When forming a plant (stepping), it is necessary to leave no more than 2 stems.

The fruits of the “Dacosta Portuguese” variety are large, weighing 300–350 g, and if all favorable conditions are met, they reach a weight of up to 800 g.

Tomatoes at the ripe stage are rich pink in color, with excellent taste: the pulp is sweet, low-seeded, fleshy .

Advantages of the variety: excellent taste, good yield, large fruit, good commercial qualities.

Disadvantages of the variety: demanding on support and pinching, demanding on fertilizing, no resistance to major tomato diseases, does not have long shelf life of fruits, can change taste if not properly cared for.

This variety is intended for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses.

In cooking, tomatoes of this variety are recommended for fresh consumption, as well as for making various sauces and ketchups .

Reviews and recommendations from those who planted Dacosta Portuguese tomatoes can be found here

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Description of the tomato variety Torquay

The first generation hybrid Torquay F1 is a determinate tomato with a powerful root system and intense foliage. The growth type is standard, the formation of lateral shoots is minimal, the plant practically does not require pinching.

The tomato is a mid-early, heat-loving tomato; when the temperature drops to +100 C, the growing season stops.

Torquay F1 is demanding on lighting

Special lamps are installed in greenhouses to extend daylight hours to 16 hours. The harvest is harvested in two stages, the first tomatoes ripen in June, the next wave occurs in July-August. From the moment of germination to the ripening of the last harvest, 120 days pass, the first is harvested after 75.

All tomatoes have an even mass, the density of the brushes is the same from the first circle to the last.

The tomato bush Torquay F1 (pictured) has the following characteristics:

1. Height – 80-100 cm, which is considered tall for a determinate species. The bush is compact, densely leafy.
2. It is formed by one central stem, thick, rigid in structure, stable. Torquay F1 is not a bush form of the crop, so it requires fixation to a support. Under the weight of the fruit, the stem bends and the lower branches can lie on the ground.
3. The leaves are medium-sized, lanceolate, arranged on long petioles, 4-5 each.
4. The leaf blade is dark green with a pronounced network of veins on the surface, slight pubescence (mostly in the lower part).
5. Fruit clusters are simple. The first is formed after the second sheet and after two - the subsequent ones. Density 5-7 ovaries.
6. Blooms with small yellow flowers. Hybrid Torquay F1 is self-pollinating.

The root system is taprooted and compact. Due to the structure of the root, the tomato is drought-resistant and does not take up much space. 4 seedlings are placed per 1 m2 without thickening the planting.

Description of fruits

Tomatoes of the hybrid Torquay F1 are cylindrical or plum-shaped, can be slightly elongated or more rounded. The fruit clusters are densely spaced, all of the same size.

Biological characteristics:

• diameter – 7-8 cm, weight – 80-100 g;
• the peel is dense, thick, not subject to mechanical damage and cracking;
• the surface is smooth, glossy with a matte tint;
• the pulp is red, juicy, at the stage of technical ripeness there is white pigmentation of the fibers;
• three chambers, not many seeds, after they ripen, voids may form.

Important! Hybrid Torquay F1 does not retain varietal characteristics, so the seeds are not used to grow tomatoes for the next season. Table tomatoes, sweet and sour taste, not pronounced aroma

Table tomatoes, sweet and sour taste, not pronounced aroma

Features of cultivation

The species must be grown in seedlings. Wide containers with a height of 10 cm should be prepared in advance. They should have drainage holes to remove excess water. You also need to prepare a nutrient substrate:

• 2 hours of turf;
• 1 tsp peat;
• 1 hour humus;
• 1 tsp sand.

Immediately before planting, water the soil with a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect it.

By the time Golden Fleece tomato seedlings are planted in a permanent place, the age of the seedlings should be 55 days, so sowing for further cultivation in a greenhouse should be carried out in the first ten days of March, and in unprotected soil - in early April. Before planting, treat the seeds in Zircon, which will increase plant immunity and improve germination.

Landing procedure:

1. Fill the containers with soil, water well and wait until the moisture is absorbed.
2. Compact from above, level the surface.
3. Place the seeds at a distance of 1.5-2 cm.
4. Sprinkle them with substrate - 0.5-0.7 cm.

The seedlings should be additionally moistened with a spray bottle.

After this, cover the containers with film and ensure they are kept at a temperature of +25 degrees. When friendly sprouts appear, which happens on the fifth day, move the containers to the windowsill and lower the maintenance regime to +18 degrees. In such conditions, it is necessary to keep the seedlings for seven days, which will allow them to grow roots.

Important! At the initial stage, you need to provide the seedlings with 12 hours of daylight, so in the evening you should additionally turn on the lamps. When two true leaves appear, the plants must be planted in separate containers.

And 10 days after that, feed with chicken droppings 1:15

When two true leaves appear, the plants must be planted in separate containers. And 10 days after that, feed with chicken manure 1:15.

Tomatoes should be planted in a permanent place in a greenhouse at the beginning of May, and in open ground at the end of this month, when the threat of return frosts has passed. Seedlings should have 5-7 true leaves and one flowering raceme.

Plants must be placed in groups of 5-7 pieces. per 1 sq. m. When transplanting, deepen the seedlings to the first leaves, which will strengthen the root system.

The Golden Fleece variety is undemanding to care. Watering the seedlings should be done as the top layer of soil dries. Also a prerequisite is the application of fertilizers. The first time fertilizing should be done 10 days after planting, when the plants get used to the new conditions and begin to grow. During this period, you can use organic matter, namely mullein 1:10 and chicken manure 1:15 or urea 30 g per 10 liters of water.

The second and third time, tomatoes need to be fed during flowering and ovary. Superphosphate (30 g) and potassium sulfate (15 g) should be applied to a bucket of water. This will speed up the ripening of tomatoes and improve their taste.

How to care for a tomato variety

Caring for the Wild Rose variety is no different from others. Let's take a closer look at each point.

Feeding and watering

Fertilizer application should be moderate. The best results can be obtained from fertilizing, which is carried out every month, for this purpose the product “Gumat-super” is used. The solution is prepared at the rate of 20 g of the drug per 1 liter of water.

It is important that the water is warm enough, around +30°C. Apply fertilizer at the rate of 5 liters per 1 m²

The Wild Rose variety is quite demanding when it comes to watering. It is ideal to use drip irrigation, but simple watering is also allowed. Young bushes are watered once a week with 1 liter of water per bush. In hot and dry weather, adult plants should receive water daily. On cloudy days every 3 days.

Read more about how to properly water tomatoes in a greenhouse and in open ground.

Stepping and bush formation

To get the harvest as early as possible, it is recommended to form a bush into one stem

It is important to systematically remove all stepsons. Only in this case can you get a full harvest of large fruits

Loosening the soil and weeding

It is important to loosen the soil after each watering so that less moisture evaporates. This process can be minimized by laying mulch between the rows

Weeding should be done regularly so that they do not take water and nutrients from the ground.

Story

In ancient times, the territory of Portugal was inhabited by the Lusitanians, the indigenous people of this country. At that time these lands were under the influence of the Roman Empire. Then the Iberian Peninsula was repeatedly attacked by Germanic tribes and Arabs. In the 11th century, Arab troops were driven out of this territory. 1143 was the year of the proclamation of the state of Portugal. The 15th century was marked by sea expeditions to other continents. Science and culture began to develop at a rapid pace. Sailors found their way to Africa, and the slave trade began to flourish.

Shipbuilding and maritime trade became the main industries that received a lot of attention. A sea route was laid to India, to the South American continent. The Portuguese captured colonies around the world, actively mixing with the local population. In the 19th century, Portugal came under British rule. The consequence was numerous coups and civil wars. They continued until recently. Currently, Portugal is an economically developed country with a high standard of living.

Character

The Portuguese are very hospitable. They welcome any person who drops by to visit them. The hostess prepares a variety of dishes for the arrival of guests; sandwiches will not be served on the table in a hurry. These people have a cheerful, friendly disposition. They joke a lot and smile. Another distinctive feature of the Portuguese is their lack of haste. A carefree attitude towards problems is taken by many Europeans as optional. In fact, they just don't get hung up on the little things. Before starting any business, the Portuguese will first think everything through.

Men can be gallant and flirt with strange girls. However, giving flowers and gifts is not accepted. Even in the capital there are almost no flower shops. After a few compliments, a man can take decisive action. They switch to “you” quite quickly, and if the interlocutor shows reciprocal feelings, they begin to actively get closer.

Foreigners should not see this behavior as more than just flirting. You need to communicate with the Portuguese casually and easily, having fun.

Characteristics and description of the Alsou tomato variety, its yield

Already from the middle of winter, gardeners and gardeners begin to actively prepare for the spring season and, first of all, buy seeds for seedlings. The Alsou tomato will be a good choice for those who want to grow a rich harvest in the fall.

Description of the tomato variety Alsou

It was bred relatively recently, in the early 2000s, by Siberian breeders. The Alsou variety is a determinant variety (distinguished by low-growing bushes). The bushes grow to a certain height, usually from 65 to 85 cm. There is no need to pinch the top to stop growth. In greenhouse conditions, the Alsou tomato grows from 1 to 1.5 meters.

Reviews from those gardeners who grew the variety on their plots indicate that the plant’s trunk is very weak and needs to be tied up. Stepping is also necessary

Tomato productivity is high, especially if you create ideal growing conditions for the plant; it is important to apply mineral and organic fertilizers during the season

Characteristics of the Alsou tomato

Before planting Alsou tomatoes on your garden plot, you need to study the characteristics and description of the variety. What are the features of this variety?

Description and characteristics of tomato:

• High yield;
• It is resistant to various diseases;
• A mid-early variety, it takes about 90-120 days from the appearance of the first shoots to harvest;
• From one bush you can collect up to 9 kg of ripe fruits;
• The trunk of the plant is weak, not branched, and has a small amount of tops;
• Garter required;
• The main characteristic that distinguishes the variety from all others is the simple inflorescences and joints on the legs;
• Unripe fruits are light green in color;
• Ripe tomatoes are pink, there may be a green spot near the stalk;
• The skin is dense, smooth, not ribbed;
• The pulp is juicy, tender, like most rose varieties, quite sweet;
• The average weight of a tomato is about 600, maximum weight is 1.5 kg;
• A small number of seeds in the fruits;
• Suitable for cultivation in both the southern and northern regions of Russia;
• Due to the large size of the fruits, the variety is not suitable for preservation in its entirety;
• They tolerate long-term transportation well and have good commercial qualities.

Advantages and disadvantages

If everything is clear with the description of Alsou tomatoes, then it is also important to study all the advantages and disadvantages of this variety of nightshade crop. Advantages:. Advantages:

Advantages:

• Gives a rich harvest;
• From one bush you can collect up to 9 kg of fruit;
• Resistant to diseases;
• Good taste;
• Tolerates both drought and cool weather well;
• Ripe tomatoes do not crack;
• The fruits are large in size.

Flaws:

• “Alsu” tomatoes have a weak trunk; it needs to be tied up so that it does not break under the weight of the fruit;
• Stepping is necessary;
• Due to the fact that tomato fruits are very large, they are not suitable for canning in their entirety.

Despite the shortcomings, reviews from those who planted the Alsou tomato are mostly positive.

Features of growing in open ground

To get a good harvest in the fall, you need to grow seedlings correctly. Planting material is planted in the soil at the end of March - beginning of April or 55-60 days before planting seedlings in open ground. After two or three leaves appear on the seedlings, it needs to be pruned. To make the seeds germinate faster, you can germinate them in advance.

How to germinate seeds correctly:

• Planting material must be soaked in water until it swells;
• Dry slightly and place moistened natural fabric between layers;
• The container with the cloth should be placed in a warm place for 2-3 days until the first shoots appear;
• After the sprouts have appeared, the seeds need to be dried a little until they flow and planted in the soil.

It is recommended to harden off the seedlings several weeks before planting in the soil. Containers with bushes should be taken out into fresh air for 2-3 hours, constantly increasing the time.

To prevent the bushes from interfering with each other, I will plant the seedlings at a distance of 40 cm.

Growing Tips:

• It is advisable to plant seedlings in places where zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, dill or eggplants previously grew;
• Before planting seeds in open ground, they must be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for one hour, and then washed in clean warm water;
• Due to the fact that the Alsou tomato variety has very weak trunks, they must be tied to trellises.

Reviews about the variety

This tomato has recently arrived in Russian garden beds, but has already received a huge number of positive reviews about the taste and yield of the tomato. Some people don’t like its large size; this tomato reaches up to 800 grams under favorable growing conditions, so the review can be considered positive.

Most of the respondents praise the tomato for its pronounced tomato taste, beautiful raspberry color and high yield. They also write that the variety is not susceptible to diseases, but requires constant garters due to the large size of the fruits.

We learned what kind of variety it is, where it is grown, and what can be prepared from the fruit. Positive qualities will not leave gardeners and gardeners indifferent to this vegetable.

An attractive variety with character - the Dacosta Portuguese tomato: a detailed description of tomatoes

Dacosta Portuguese tomatoes are not very common in our latitudes, but those gardeners who have already tried to grow this variety give preference to it again and again. After all, the tomatoes turn out large, juicy and tasty.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Dacosta Portuguese tomato is an indeterminate plant and reaches a height of one and a half to two meters. The fruits ripen in the middle period. They are large, weighing 400-800 g, flat-round in shape, and have slight ribbing. The chambers contain few seeds. Pink colour. The pulp is juicy and sweet, crumbly, the skin is thin. The fruits are used for processing into juices and pastes, preparing salads, and preserving them in sliced ​​form.

Advantages and disadvantages

• excellent taste;
• high productivity;
• attractive appearance;
• immunity to late blight.

Minuses:

• fruits from the lower clusters may crack;
• In damp climates, tomatoes are not sweet enough.

Features of cultivation and storage

In regions with a warm climate, they can be planted outdoors, while in the middle zone and further north, protected soil is recommended.

For 1 sq. m. no more than 2-3 plants are placed.

Planting and care

Seeds are planted for seedlings approximately 2 months before the planned transfer to the ground, and the timing is calculated so that when planted in a permanent place, the ground warms up to at least +10. As they grow, the stems are tied to a support, braided around twine. The plants are fed every 2-3 weeks.

The roots need regular moistening and ventilation. To maintain balance, mulch the soil with hay, leaves or straw. The greenhouse must be well ventilated so that the tomatoes are not affected by gray rot, cladosporiosis, late blight and various other fungi.

Description of the tomato variety Dacosta Portuguese and its characteristics

A new, interesting, and most importantly tasty variety of tomatoes, Dacosta Portuguese, has been introduced to the Russian market. Almost all reviews about it are positive. It grows well in our climate zone and gives amazing results. Let's look at the description of this plant.

Characteristics of the variety

Country of origin of the variety is Portugal. This is a tall, indeterminate tomato; in a greenhouse it reaches a height of 1.5-2 meters. High-yielding - one bush produces up to 5 kilograms of fruit, while the weight of one tomato reaches 800 grams. Fruits of medium ripeness.

The plant requires gartering and stem formation, the most productive when 2 stems are formed, a maximum of three.

The variety is resistant to major tomato diseases, such as late blight, gray rot, blossom end rot, and macrosporiosis.

The tomato is dark pink in color, round, with a large fruit size - lumpy, excellent taste. Description of the variety: pronounced tomato sweet and sour taste. Juicy, fleshy flesh. Perfect for preparing fresh salads. Tomato juice has a bright, sour taste and is also ideal for making sauces and pastes. Indispensable as a dressing for first and second courses.

The vegetable is suitable for fresh consumption and all types of canning.

Growing conditions

The Dacosta Portuguese tomato variety is not picky about growing conditions, but responds well to fertilizing. A fertilized plant gives a higher and tastier harvest.

It is grown mainly in a greenhouse due to its high growth; the planting method is staggered. It also grows well in open ground. In this case, choose a sunny place without drafts.

Before planting in the ground, the seeds are germinated into seedlings. In the phase of 1-2 leaves, they are transplanted into separate glasses with fertilized soil; a week before transplanting to a permanent place of growth, the seedlings are hardened.

In early May they are transplanted into a greenhouse. They are tied up and stepsons grow as they grow, leaving two to three stepsons for fruit development. The growth characteristics of the vegetable are such that it is necessary to remove excess leaves. The procedure is carried out in sunny weather, and no more than 2 sheets per day are torn off. During the season, the plants are fed at least twice with organic and mineral fertilizers, and the tomato harvest will be juicy and tasty.

Selected filmography

To date, the actress has played just over thirty roles in film and television. The most famous TV series and films with Yaya DaCosta:

• from 2003 to 2006 – television series “Yves”;
• from 2004 to 2012 – the TV series “House”;
• in 2006 - “Keep the Beat”;
• from 2006 to 2010 - the television series “Ugly”;
• from 2007 to 2013 – the series “Army Wives”;
• in 2007 - “Bar “Medonos””;
• in 2008 - “Run, Vanessa, Run”;
• in 2009 - “Messenger”;
• from 2009 to 2010 – the series “Mercy”;
• in 2010 - “The Kids Are All Right” and “Tron: Legacy”;
• from 2011 to 2013 - the television series “Investigation on the Body”;
• from 2011 to 2022 – the series “Remember Everything”;
• in 2011 - “Time” and “Full Paragraph”;
• since 2012 – the series “Chicago on Fire”;
• in 2013 - “The Butler” and “Here She Comes”;
• since 2014 – television series “Chicago PD”;
• in 2014 - “Whitney”;
• from 2022 – the television series “Chicago Med”;
• in 2022 - “Goodfellas”.

In 2022, the actress received a role in the film Faith Under Fire. She is also currently working on two more projects.

Growing and caring for tomatoes

The plant is planted by seedlings or by directly planting seeds in the ground. The manufacturer recommends using the seedling method, which guarantees a higher germination rate.

Depending on climate conditions, seeds are planted in late February or early March. Peat tablets or self-prepared fertile soil with drainage at the bottom of the pot are used. The seeds are immersed in holes 15-20 mm deep, covered with soil, which is immediately irrigated from a spray bottle. The flowerpots are covered with plastic film and placed in a warm place.