Types of varieties
Tomatoes of the original variety (red andromeda) have two subspecies:
- Golden.
- Pink.
The Andromeda tomato is a wonderful variety, and each fruit of any type is beautiful in its own way. Let's look at each in more detail.
Golden
According to the external description of the bush, Andromeda tomatoes of the golden subspecies are no different from their counterparts: the original red and pink. The bush is the same low, the leaves are the same tomato, the inflorescences are yellowish. The ripening period of golden Andromeda is 105-112 days. However, Golden Andromeda differs from its fellows not only in its greater weight, but also in terms of taste. Judging by the reviews of gardeners, golden Andromeda is the most delicious of its varieties. But it’s not only tasty, but also beautiful: photos from the portals show that Golden Andromeda is indeed very attractive and in appearance is somewhat reminiscent of the “Persimmon” variety.
Pink
Tomatoes of the Andromeda subspecies pink are also no different in characteristics and external description from the red and gold Andromeda. There are only two differences that distinguish it from its peers:
- Ripening period: 80-88 days.
- Color: crimson.
Andromeda f1.
Tomato Andromeda f1 is one of the most delicious and productive varieties. It is unpretentious in care and does not require a special approach. But this variety, like any other, has its pros and cons.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- does not require pinching;
- excellent transportability;
- early harvest;
- attractive appearance;
- resistance to viral diseases;
- the crop can be harvested with brushes.
Minuses:
- low yield;
- the fruits are very sweet without the usual sourness - not everyone likes this;
- thick skin;
- susceptibility to late blight;
- weak roots;
- in cold regions it cannot grow without film shelters or greenhouses.
How to grow
Gardeners grow tomatoes of the Andromeda f1 variety like any other variety. There are no difficulties in caring for him. In regions with warm climates, seeds are sown directly into open ground. But most summer residents still prefer the seedling method. It consists of the following steps:
- Treatment of seed material with growth stimulants.
- Processing of planting containers.
- Sowing seeds in containers.
- Periodic moisturizing and fertilizing.
- Providing light.
- Hardening of seedlings before planting in a permanent place.
- Transplantation into open ground or a greenhouse into previously prepared holes.
Each stage will be described below in more detail.
Landing dates
Seeds for tomato seedlings are usually sown at standard times. Each company indicates this on its seed packaging. The standard sowing time is 2-2.5 months before the intended planting in the ground. Tomatoes of this variety should be planted in March, from the first to the 15th. The age of seedlings for planting in open ground should be at least two months, that is, approximately in May.
Growing seedlings
As already written above, sowing seeds includes several stages:
- Purchase of seeds and treatment with growth stimulants. Summer residents collect seeds of an independent variety on their own every year. This variety is a hybrid, so seeds cannot be collected. Before packaging, hybrid seeds are treated with special substances that protect them from diseases. But treatment with stimulants won't hurt.
- Processing containers. Plastic containers or mini-greenhouses can be used for this purpose. To prevent pathogens from creeping into them, they are treated with a strong solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water.
- Sowing seed material. Before sowing, seeds are sometimes germinated in damp cloth. This speeds up the growth process. Next, the seeds are sown at a planting depth of no more than 1.5 cm, with a distance of no more than 2 cm from each other. Sprinkle the top with a layer of soil no more than 1 cm thick. The soil must be purchased or made independently. Be sure to carry out soil maintenance: heat it in the oven, steam it.
- Providing light. After sowing, the seeds are covered with film and put in a warm place until germination. As soon as the seeds germinate, they are transferred to a well-lit place. Most often this is a window sill. If there is not enough light during the day, make up for it with lamps. If there is insufficient light, the seedlings will stretch out and become tall, and their stems will become thin and fragile. When two true leaves appear, picking (transplanting) into separate containers is necessary.
- Watering and fertilizing. Monitor soil moisture, but do not allow excessive moisture, otherwise mold or late blight will develop. The optimal frequency of irrigation (namely irrigation, since there is a risk of damaging the greens) is once every couple of days, from a sprayer. Feed with complex fertilizers: potassium and phosphorus.
- Hardening of seedlings. Before planting in the ground, grown seedlings must be hardened off. This adapts it to external conditions. A couple of weeks before planting, take it out into the fresh air, increasing the time each time.
Transplantation into open ground
Planting of strengthened and hardened seedlings of the Andromeda variety in open or closed ground occurs in early to mid-May. The soil must be prepared in advance: dug up in the fall, freed from plant residues and fed with fertilizers; just before planting, water it with a hot solution of potassium permanganate.
A seedling is planted in a pre-watered hole, along with a lump of earth from a picking cup. After planting, the hole is watered again. Maintaining a good level of humidity is one of the main conditions for growing this tomato. Planting density per square meter. meter - up to 6 plants. The standard planting pattern is 50*40 cm.
Application of fruits
Subject to storage conditions, tomatoes of this variety remain fresh for 4 months.
Therefore, they are ideal for eating fresh or cutting into vegetable salads. However, due to their compact size and well-structured pulp, they are widely used for preservation and processing into juice, tomato paste, and lecho. Nutritional characteristics of Andromeda F1 tomatoes:
- The share of dry substances is up to 5%;
- Sugar content – 1.6-3.0%;
- Acidity – up to 0.6%;
- Calorie content – 20 kcal.
- The shape of the fruit is round, slightly flattened.
- Colors are red, pink, yellow, depending on the subspecies.
- Pink tomatoes weigh on average 75-125 g, yellow ones - about 320 g.
- Cold-resistant. Tomatoes can be stored in a cool room for 1-4 months.
- They bear fruit until September.
- 100 g of Andromeda fruit pulp contains 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 0.8 g of dietary fiber, 94 g of water.
- Dry matter concentration 4 - 5.2%, sugar 1.6-3.0%.
- Acidity is 0.4-0.62%. 100g of tomato contains 13.0-17.6 mg of ascorbic acid.
How to care for tomatoes
Andromeda f1 tomatoes do not require any special care. Further care for tomatoes consists of ensuring a watering regime, fertilizing, maintaining humidity and air levels, removing weeds, loosening, and preventing diseases. Pests practically do not stick to this variety.
- Watering: even, infrequent. Under the root. The slightest contact with moisture on the green mass will cause sunburn. Watering frequency - once every 2-3 days.
- Feeding: the Andromeda variety has a poorly developed root system, which cannot provide it with everything it needs. Therefore, the plant needs feeding. Most often it is potassium and phosphorus (for good flowering and fruit formation). Other suitable fertilizers are: yeast, iodine, mullein, ash solution, boric acid and other fertilizers.
- Maintaining humidity and air levels. This variety loves moist soil. The optimal level is up to 90%. But Andromeda does not like high air humidity. It should be around 55%.
- Removing weeds. There is no need to explain why weeds need to be removed.
- Loosening. It saturates the soil with oxygen and maintains moisture. Frequency: after each watering. If you are too lazy to loosen all the time, cover the hole with mulch.
- Prevention from diseases. This variety suffers from almost nothing, except late blight. Preventive protective measures include using a saline or garlic solution; ash, kefir. Other protection measures include:
- Maintaining optimal humidity levels.
- Removing the lower leaves.
- Spraying preparations with copper.
Tomato pink Andromeda F1
Culture is included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region. The originator of the hybrid is also Alexey Mashkov. The first harvest is harvested 90 days after sowing.
Unlike the red Andromeda, the pink one may have slightly smaller fruits. The weight of one tomato is about 60-89 g.
The tomatoes are flat-round in shape with barely pronounced ribbing; when fully ripe, they acquire a crimson color. The tomato pulp is dense, juicy with 4-6 nests.
Pink fruits, unlike red ones, may contain slightly more sugars when fully ripe. Due to this, raspberry tomatoes of this hybrid are recognized as more harmonious in terms of sourness and sweetness.
When grown in film greenhouses, the yield per sq. m can reach up to 13 kg. At the end, up to 96% of the fruits from the total harvest retain their marketable appearance.
Pink Andromeda tomatoes are positioned by the manufacturer as heat-resistant.
Farmer reviews
Lyudmila, Rostov-on-Don: “Great view. I've been doing divorces for over five years now, and I've never let you down. I gave up on the others a long time ago, but I plant this one in a greenhouse and in open beds. Vegetables ripen immediately in whole bunches, so picking them is not difficult. The twists turn out to be the most delicious.”
Dmitry, Belgorod: “I plant the hybrid on the street and in a greenhouse. Compared to other varieties, this one is much better. There was no late blight, but I treat it with Bordeaux mixture twice a season. I’m not particularly fussy about care, and the results are excellent.”
Reviews from those who planted
Reviews from gardeners about Andromeda tomatoes are different. They are most often grown because ripe tomatoes ripen early and are characterized by excellent taste. Below are reviews from gardeners who have been growing Andromeda tomatoes on their plots for many years.
Olga Gennadievna, Sverdlovsk region
Alexandra Vladimirovna, Rostov region
Irina Sergeevna, Samara region
Dmitry Petrovich, Moscow region
Gennady Alexandrovich, Chelyabinsk region
Tatyana Ivanovna, Leningrad region
Lyudmila Vasilievna, Tomsk region
Victoria Vitalievna, Moscow region
Productivity
The tomato hybrid is very productive. When tested in the Central Black Earth region, it showed a level of 130-516 c/ha, which is 4-140 c higher than the standard for the Svitanok and Lagidny region. He showed his best side in the North Caucasus region, producing a tomato harvest in the range of 170-600 c/ha, which is 20-90 c/ha higher than “Agata”, “Utro” and “Nepryadna”. The Middle Volga region gave a slightly lower figure, in the range of 270-360 c/ha, higher than “Danna” by 130 kg and higher than “Maryushka” by 140 kg. Nizhne-Volzhsky pleased with the yield of 270-720 c/ha, which is higher than “Early 83” by 54 c/ha, and “Morning” by 250 c/ha. The hybrid managed to show a maximum yield of 722 c/ha, which is 250 c/ha higher than “Early” and this was recorded in the Astrakhan region.
The yield of marketable tomatoes is also surprising, varying between 75-100%. All these indicators indicate that the Andromeda tomato, reviews, photos, yields are very high and display their genetic indicator in full force. Disease resistance
Unfortunately, breeders have not yet managed to develop tomatoes resistant to late blight, so “Andromeda” is highly susceptible to late blight and moderately susceptible to macrosporiosis.
Timely treatments with fungicidal preparations prevent the development of the fungus quite well, so prevention is a special need for this tomato.
