Tomato "Irishka F1": characteristics and description of a variety of tomatoes

The variety of tomatoes "Irishka f1" is loved by both beginners and experienced gardeners. The first - for the relative simplicity and ease of cultivation, the second - for high yield and resistance to heat, drought.Cooks will appreciate the sweetish taste of tomato pulp, which is equally good both fresh and various preparations for the winter.

Tomatoes "Irishka f1" is an early ripe hybrid, bred by Ukrainian breeders. The state registry points to the possibility of cultivating a variety both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The best growing regions are the North Caucasus region and the Central region. It belongs to the determinant plants, the height of the bush reaches 60-80 cm. Fruit ripening is observed at 80-90 days after the emergence of tomato seedlings. Differs in a friendly formation of fruits, their ripening occurs on the 25-35 day after that.

The yield of the variety is quite high - on average, 9-11 kg per m2. Variety description usually includes mention of simplicity, resistance to microsporosis and tobacco mosaic. But late blight plant can get sick with improper care. Tomatoes do not tolerate low temperatures, so in some regions it is recommended to grow only in the greenhouse or to cover the soil bushes for the night.

Seeds are sown 57-65 days before the expected date of "resettlement" of seedlings in the ground or greenhouse. It is recommended to do this no later than March 15. Seeds should be sorted, abandoning the use of defective and empty. It is easy to make a similar classification by dropping the seeds in water. Light, and therefore empty, will float on the surface, while the heavier ones, suitable for growing, will sink to the bottom.

The next step is seed treatment with a growth biostimulator to improve germination rates. In a special composition, seeds are kept for 10-12 hours, after which they can be sown in the ground.

This variety prefers loamy and sandy soils, drainage must be laid at the bottom of the growing tank. It is also recommended to disinfect the soil by wetting with a solution of potassium permanganate or calcining in an oven at 200 degrees for 5-10 minutes.

Tomatoes can be grown in small cups or shared boxes. In the latter, grooves are made at a distance of 8-10 cm from each other. Seeds are planted in them, between them a space of 2-2.5 cm is preserved. Usually 2 seeds are sown in cups. You do not need too much to sprinkle the grain with earth, a layer of 1.5-2 cm is enough. Before planting the seeds and after this process, the ground is slightly moistened.

Until the seedlings appear, it is important to provide a temperature of +25, and containers with future seedlings should be covered with polyethylene or glass, which are removed after the first green shoots appear. After 1-2 weeks after the seedlings seem, they are hardened, reducing the temperature to 15-18 degrees for several days, and then placed in conditions at a temperature of +22. +24. After the appearance of the second leaflets seedlings dive.

After the specified time, the seedlings are transplanted into the soil or greenhouse, the soil of which is pre-prepared - they dig, fertilize, prepare the wells. For transplantation, you should resort to the method of transshipment, trying to transfer the plant along with the earthy clod, without damaging the root system.

A place for planting tomatoes is recommended to choose a sunny, windless. The depth of the wells is no more than 25-30 cm; they should be moistened beforehand. The optimal number of bushes per 1 m2 - up to 6 pieces. More dense planting is fraught with lower yields.On this basis, the distance between the bushes can be maintained at 30-40 cm, between rows - at least 70 cm.

In order to save space on the site should not reduce the size of the rows. Preserving 70 cm between rows allows all tomatoes to get the same amount of sun, which causes them to have a friendly time. In addition, with such a distance between rows, the airing of bushes is provided, which reduces the risk of phytophthora development. Finally, this hybrid has rather sprawling bushes, and while reducing the passage between them, care and harvesting will be difficult.

Immediately after transplanting bushes should be tied up. During the period of ripening of the fruits (due to their rather large sizes) it may be necessary to additionally tie the individual brushes. Can not be used for tying synthetic materials, it will cause rotting of the stem.

At first, after planting in open ground, when the difference between night and day temperatures is quite noticeable, it is recommended to close the bushes at night with a film. The procedure can be repeated during the flowering period, since with a lack of heat they can reset the color.

The plant needs frequent watering, especially on hot days, as well as during the formation of ovaries and fruits. On average, watering is done every 5-6 days. On hot days, more often on cloudy - less. The optimal time is morning or after sunset. Do not water the bushes with cold water. Pour the liquid closer to the root, avoiding wetting of the leaves and the trunk. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil - this is one of the most effective methods of preventing late blight.

After transplantation (after 5-7 days), the bushes can be fertilized with organic dressings; during the fruiting period, preference should be given to dressings with a high content of potassium and phosphorus. They are made about 4-5 times per season.

Cut off leaves and stepson bushes should be in sunny weather, so that the resulting damage dried out and healed faster. These manipulations should not be carried out in overcast, especially rainy weather due to the likelihood of stem decay. It is impossible to break off at once all the leaves and stepchildren, this can be stressful for the bush and cause a halt in its development. Pysynok should be plucked until they do not exceed 4-5 cm in length.

This variety, unlike many hybrids, does not have genetic resistance to the phytoftor. To prevent the disease allows proper care - it is important not to allow an increase in humidity in the room or greenhouse, do not allow water to stagnate in the soil and on the surface. Signs of late blight is blackening and cracking of the leaves. The disease is very insidious, so you need to deal with it at the first sign of manifestation. With the defeat of one bush the rest need prophylactic treatment.

To cope with the blight, you can use antifungal drugs "Ridomil", "Bravo". If you save the plant fails, it is better to remove it, without waiting for the others to infect.

With the defeat of the tomato Colorado potato beetle, it can be treated with special insecticides. You can defeat aphids by treating the bushes with soapy water. If this does not work, the use of insecticides is permitted.

Processing bushes should be made not only from above, but also from the inner surface of the leaves. It is better to do this in the evening when the sun is inactive.

Gardeners give a positive assessment of this hybrid, noting its yield. There are reviews describing that the bushes bear fruit from late July-early August to September. It is important that the fruits have a pleasant taste, slightly sweetish, juicy. They ripen at the same time and have almost the same size, which is convenient for storage or sale.

While ensuring suitable conditions, tomatoes are stored for up to two months, preserving their taste and appearance.

During the formation of seedlings, experienced gardeners recommend highlighting them with a special lamp. This will avoid pulling out seedlings, and also serves as one of the conditions for the formation of a powerful root system.

Lamps are located at a height of 30 cm above the bushes and include in the dark predawn hours and after sunset. On a cloudy day, you can also use an additional light source. In general, daylight hours for seedlings should be at least 10-12 hours.

To reduce the amount of watering and keep the necessary temperature around the bush allows mulching with straw. In the case of mulch should regularly loosen the earth around it.

For information on when and how to sow tomatoes for seedlings, see the following video.