Secrets of growing tomatoes "Rosemary"
Tomatoes varieties "Rosemary" are very popular among gardeners and farmers because of its many positive qualities. The plant belongs to the hybrid mid-season variety and gives a rich harvest. The fruits have excellent taste properties. Difference from other tomatoes in the high content of vitamin A. In the article we consider the description of the variety "Rosemary" and the secrets of its cultivation.
Characteristics of the variety
Tomato fruits have a flat-rounded shape, the stem has a slightly ribbed surface. The foliage is elongated, narrow with a saturated green color. On average, the weight of one tomato is from 400 to 550 grams. The flesh, which in texture resembles the flesh of a watermelon, has a rich, bright pink color. The plant can reach up to 180 centimeters in height. Up to 11 kilograms of crop can be harvested from one bush.
Tomatoes of this variety have a very thin peel, which excludes the possibility of salting them. At the same time, this vegetable is widely used for making salads, sauces, as well as in the menu of dietary and baby food. Ripe fruit, unfortunately, poorly preserved during transport.
Advantages and disadvantages
Each tomato variety has both advantages and disadvantages. Reviews of variety "Rosemary" mostly positive.
Pros:
- all fruits are the same in size;
- attractive view of tomatoes;
- good resistance to diseases and pests;
- massiveness and stability of the plant stem;
- high concentration of vitamin A.
Minuses:
- ripe tomatoes are not stored for a long time;
- poor portability of transportation;
- peel features exclude the possibility of salting;
- cultivation should occur only in greenhouse conditions;
- with an insufficient moisture level, the peel will crack.
Planting seeds
Seed preparation for planting should be carried out in the first half of March or two months before planting in open ground.
First of all, it is necessary to produce seed treatment using a solution of potassium permanganate, then rinse and dry. If the quality of the seeds is in doubt, treat them with a growth stimulator for better germination.
The most suitable soil for germination will be a mixture of peat, humus and ordinary garden soil. Before planting, the ground should be heated in an oven at 110 degrees. This procedure is necessary for disinfecting the mixture.
After all the above procedures, take the boxes for seedlings and pour the ground there. Having made grooves, place seeds in them at a distance of about 2 cm from each other. Sprinkle with earth. At the end of everything, cover the boxes with film or glass and place them in a sunny place. The room temperature should be at least 25 degrees.
When the seeds come up, the film needs to be removed and the temperature in the room should be lowered. Otherwise, the shoots will stretch upwards. Rassad requires moderate watering. It is best to resort to the method of sprinkling, so as not to wash the seeds from the soil. Periodic airing of the room will help prevent the growth of the fungus.
After the appearance of the first two leaves, begin transplanting one sprout into an individual container.
Transplanting in open ground
Predominantly the rosemary variety is grown in a greenhouse. The earth by that time should warm up to at least 8 degrees 15 cm deep. If these figures have not yet been achieved, you can delay the landing a few more weeks. Seedlings are mature after having 7 leaves.
These tomatoes do not like dense ground. For loosening, you can enter the peat or river sand. With increased acidity of the land can be sprinkled with lime and dig. Do not forget about fertilizers. The best option would be manure or humus. But also from time to time should use mineral fertilizers, which include potassium and phosphorus.
For a separate bush, a small hole is dug to a depth of 15 centimeters. A mixture of wood ash with superphosphate is placed on the bottom. Do not plant tomatoes too thick. The recommended amount is about 3 bushes per square meter.
After planting, the bushes are covered with earth and do not touch for several days. This is an important condition for successful adaptation of plants to other conditions.
Watering seedlings
For watering is used only warm water. Cold is bad for the growth and flowering of the plant. To avoid waterlogging and the appearance of fungus, pour water into the root of the stem. Drying the soil is also not recommended. The consequences will be the same. Regular watering depends on weather conditions.
Periodically it is necessary to carefully loosen the ground so that the water does not stagnate, and air penetrates the ground. You can also open the pores of the soil by piercing it with the forks at the bottom of the bush.
What is mulching?
This technique is widely used in crop production. Its purpose is to preserve moisture in the soil for a long time. A layer of straw, mowed grass or sawdust is laid out under the bushes. The advantages of this method is that the mulch retains moisture, does not allow the growth of weed grasses and prevents overheating of the root system. Over time, mulch will rot and become a natural fertilizer for plants.
Shrub formation
This procedure is necessary for the proper growth of the bush. Otherwise, the tomato bush will be huge, and the fruits will be small and lose their taste. Pasynkovo need to produce about 10 days after disembarkation. Formation takes place by cutting off all dependent stepchildren. For a start, it is enough to cut off 3-4 branches. They take a lot of moisture and nutrients and hinder the proper development of seedlings.
If you want to grow a bush with two stems, when cutting off, leave a spare stepson. As it develops, it will form a new stem.
In addition to pasynkovaniya, from the plant should be cut off the yellow and touching the soil with the leaves, non-fertile shoots. Toward the end of the summer, the growth of the bush is artificially stopped by pinching its top. After this, nutrition and growth will shift to the fruits.
Feeding tomatoes
The minimum number of dressings is 3 times.
Consider the rules of the first feeding.
- Held 2 weeks after landing in the ground. It is better to use bird droppings or manure diluted with water at a ratio of 1:10.
- Fertilization should be combined with irrigation.
- For maximum benefit after feeding the soil is mulched.
Rules of the second feeding:
- also held 2 weeks after the first stage;
- “Mortar”, manganese and copper sulphate are added to the main top dressing;
- for each bush will go to 2 liters of solution;
- After fertilizing the tomatoes need to be watered.
Rules of the third feeding:
- produced in the period of the first crop;
- The composition of the fertilizer remains the same, only the amount of solution for each bush increases to 2.5 liters.
Lack and excess nutrients
About this problem can be found on the appearance of the bush.
- A large amount of nitrogen is characterized by a powerful branched shrub that does not bloom. Wood ash will help to cope with the problem.
- Lack of nitrogen will make the seedlings elongated and the leaves faded.
- Violet foliage means lack of phosphorus. When it is abundant, the leaves fall.
- With an excess of potassium leaves become dull, and with a shortage of bush dries.
Pests and diseases of rosemary tomatoes
This variety is a hybrid, and therefore has a high degree of resistance to diseases. Phytophthora are also not afraid of such tomatoes. The main problem may be twisting the foliage, which in the future may provoke the death of the plant. The reason for this lies in the large amount of organic fertilizers in the soil, high temperature conditions in the greenhouse or lack of copper.
Eliminating the causes, you can achieve normal development of seedlings. To do this, use the following methods:
- along with organic fertilizers, complex minerals are applied;
- the introduction of the composition "Agrofon" replaces the lack of copper;
- to normalize the temperature regime of the greenhouse periodically air.
If all of the above conditions are met, in a few days the plants will become healthy.
Among parasitic insects, bearheads and larvae of various beetles are distinguished. They live underground and pose a threat to the root system. For foliage, whiteflies, aphids and caterpillars are dangerous. In the fight against them will help special chemical compounds that should be used according to the instructions.
Getting seed for seedlings for the next season
Tomatoes "Rosemary" are a hybrid variety. When planting the collected seeds can grow a completely different variety of tomatoes, but it is worth a try. Perhaps the new taste of tomatoes will be better than the previous ones.
To begin, choose the most beautiful, large and healthy pound tomato. It is better if he grew up on the second or third cluster brush. Then you need to wash the fruit and gently cut it in half with a sharp knife. Using a spoon, carefully remove the seeds and place them in a pre-sterilized jar. Cover the container with a plastic bag, and from above make small holes for a constant flow of air. After you should remove the bank in a warm place. The temperature of the room should not exceed 25 degrees. Two days later, turbidity and remnants of dried pulp are removed from the seeds, rinsing them under running water. Then allow to dry on a sheet of paper for 2 to 3 days in a warm place.
Store seeds until next year in an opaque container in a dry place.
Tomatoes "Rosemary F1"
Finally, interesting facts and useful tips from experts.
- In these tomatoes, the concentration of vitamin A is greater than in the fruits of other varieties of tomatoes.
- Hybrid varieties are best grown at high ambient temperatures.
- Tomatoes grow well in the soil on which dill, carrots, parsley, zucchini or cucumbers grew earlier.
- Low humidity and uneven irrigation cause cracking of tomatoes.
- The guarantee of good seedlings and high yields will be only high-quality seeds.
- It is recommended to harden the seedlings before planting in the ground. For this, the room gradually gradually lowers the temperature, and during the day the seedlings are carried out to the open air or to the balcony. After such procedures, seedlings more quickly adapt to new growth conditions and rooting will be more successful.
Tomatoes "Rosemary" - a hybrid variety that will bring you a rich harvest of large and fragrant fruits. He won the respect among farmers and gardeners due to his taste and high content of vitamin A. Despite the contraindications to salting, you can make a delicious vitamin juice, tomato puree or sauce from ripe fruits.
Careful and proper care of the plant will be generously rewarded with a delicious natural product grown right in your garden.
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