Tomato "Kate": characteristics of the variety and the rules of cultivation

The variety of tomato "Katya" can be identified as the most popular among the early-ripening species. This variety has many positive characteristics.These characteristics include a high level of resistance to diseases and the negative effects of the environment. Due to these characteristics, tomato is popular among most gardeners.

The beginner summer resident will be able to plant this variety. This is justified by the fact that the plant practically does not need to be cared for, and at the same time, the summer resident will receive many tasty fruits.

So, we should start with the fact that the presented variety of tomato belongs to hybrids and is designated as F1 (first generation). The variety is rightly referred to as early ripening, since the first juicy fruits can be obtained already 3 months after planting. The growing process can be chosen that is more convenient to the gardener, as tomatoes grow in the open field and in greenhouses. “Katya” is a variety of tomatoes that can withstand almost any weather conditions, including heavy droughts and excessive rain.

Speaking of external data, it should be noted that the height of this crop can reach 0.6 m, in addition, the tomato has an average foliage.

The yield of tomato is impressive, so, if the cultivation is carried out on open ground, then for 1 m2 there are up to 10 kg of tomatoes. As for greenhouse conditions, here an indicator of yield can reach even 15 kg. Commercial fruits of the total yield can be obtained about 80%.

This variety is characterized by the formation of simple inflorescences, which mostly begin to form above the fifth leaves. About 9 fruits can start on each hand.

Great news for those who are just beginning to dive into the theme of gardening and horticulture, will be that for the cultivation of the variety in question does not require special skills and knowledge. Tomato is undemanding to care. If you look at the reviews, you can understand that all care is that the plant needs to be watered in time, weeded and, of course, fertilized. Simple care is the main advantage of the Kate variety.

Among the other benefits of tomato are:

• fast ripening;
• lack of special conditions;
• resistance to external factors and diseases;
• high yield;
• pleasant taste;
• measured ripening, which facilitates the process of harvesting;
• resistance to mechanical damage, which allows transportation of tomatoes.

We also note that, against the background of the positive qualities of a tomato, the variety has some drawbacks.

• Fragility of branches. For this reason, in the process of growing the plant must be provided with additional supports, the bush can be tied to the pole.
• Diseases such as fomoz and tomato mosaic are possible. With the right approach to cure a tomato is not difficult.

To plant a tomato of the presented grade experienced gardeners recommend seedlings. Pick up a plant should be carried out only when the cotyledon begins its development. If the plant will be in open ground, it is better to plant those seedlings that have reached 20 cm in height. But you should also study the forecast for the coming weather, disembarkation should be carried out when you are sure that there will be no more frosts.

In order to result in your gaze pleased excellent harvest, you need to take into account some of the requirements associated with the soil. So that cultivation does not cause problems, clay soil with sand or loamy soil is best suited.If you want to determine what kind of soil is located on your site, you will need to take a little earth in your palm and pour it with liquid.

After that, the resulting mixture should be kneaded and rolled "sausage" to a small diameter. Now, the resulting form will need to be rolled into a ring - if you notice that at the bend points it began to crack, it is loamy soil, if not - clay.

If you choose among the other types of soil, then we have considered those that are most suitable for growing such a crop, but one should not forget that even ideal land needs timely introduction of high-quality fertilizers.

How it's done:

• if the soil is acidic, then every 3 years it is necessary to make flour, which is called dolomite, for each m2 should be used about 400 grams of the substance;
• in the event that the soil is clay and heavy, then overstocked manure or compost need to be added to it, 2 buckets of substance are required per 1 m2.

Calculate the time for planting this tomato is easy. Since the variety is classified as early ripe, the first fruits will begin to appear already after 2.5 months. If there is a desire to receive the first crop already in July, then in 80 days from the required number it is necessary to plant the seeds. To this number you need to add a week for seed adaptation and about a week for the first shoots. Summarizing these data, it can be concluded that the landing should take place approximately in the first days of April.

In the process of planting there is a stage of seed preparation. Before planting, it is necessary to disinfect seed materials. To do this, prepare a solution of manganese and pour the seeds, leave them in this state for a quarter of an hour. Due to this, the seeds will be protected from the effects of bacteria and infections.

There is another way that you can use before sowing, it is to use melt water. To do this, prepare the polyethylene and pour water into it. After most of it freezes, you need to drain the residue. When part of the ice has melted, water will remain that will help stimulate the seeds for germination.

Talk about leaving a given tomato should begin with the selection of containers for seedlings. The pots must have special holes that will drain the excess liquid. If they are not, then the plant can get a black leg.

It is not recommended to make too thick sowing, as a result you can get very weak and thin seedlings. Before sowing, the substrate will need to be moistened, and the seeds must be heated by constant exposure to temperature. This will help improve the quality of the crop.

In order to warm the seeds, take care of the following temperature conditions:

• the first warm-up should be carried out for 2 days at a temperature of +30;
• the next 3 days must be kept temperature +50;
• before the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to maintain the temperature of + 23C.

When you notice the first shoots, you can remove the protective film. It is better to do this in the evening so that weak seedlings are not exposed to strong fumes. After this, the plants need to be watered with a small stream, and do not forget that they can not be poured much water on these tomatoes.

Speaking about the rules of care for the submitted tomato, one can not say that the main thing is the correct fit. But this is only the initial stage on the way to getting delicious tomatoes. The second stage is not less important - full and proper care of the plant. Culture, like any other, needs timely hilling, watering and loosening the soil. It is also equally important to introduce high-quality feeding. And in order for a tomato to grow without problems, it is important to timely deal with pests and emerging diseases, as well as to form a shrub.

The soil should be loosened regularly; the optimal period for this is two weeks, but at least 3 times in the summer. Carefully ensure that no crust forms on the surface. In the event that the site has heavy soil, the first loosening should be carried out in the first week of disembarkation.

Spud for the first time you need a week after landing. Before this, the soil needs to be moistened, since hilling on such a land will help speed up the emergence of new roots. You need to repeat this procedure 12 days after the first one.

"Kate" is an early variety of tomatoes. Watering such plants should be carried out regularly. For watering a single tomato bush, you need about 900 ml of liquid. The optimal period for watering is the evening after the sun has already set below the horizon. After the appearance of inflorescences, watering should not be stopped, as this will negatively affect the fruits.

As for feeding, it is first necessary to loosen the soil and add mineral fertilizers to it. The very first - after 11 days of seed life, that is, after planting. For such feeding use a mixture, which consists of organic and mineral components. Such a mixture is made, taking into account the fact that one part of a 10-liter bucket requires 1 part of the dry fertilizer and 8 parts of water and mix thoroughly. You can also add 15 grams of superphosphate or potassium salt to this mixture. One bucket of such a mixture makes it possible to feed 10 bushes of seedlings.

Further fertilizing is done once every 2 weeks, and for this, dry mixtures of mineral fertilizers are used, but first you need to loosen the soil under the plant. In the same case, saltpeter, potassium salt and superphosphate are used as minerals.

In order to obtain an optimal growth of a tomato, and so that it gives a lot of harvest, it is necessary to carry out a pasynkovanie. This process is based on the removal of excess shoots. If such work is not done, then all the nutritional energy will be spent not on the growth of fruits, but on the growth of excess shoots. On the recommendation of experienced gardeners, the process of pasynkovanie best done in the early morning, before the sun rises. This is justified by the fact that in a day the plant will be able to heal its wounds.

The first thing that is done with this work is that the lower shoots are removed. Such removal is carried out with a knife or scissors. Recognizing these shoots is pretty easy. Such an event is also being held in order for the bush to grow with one stem. If you want the bush to have several stems, it is necessary to detect and leave the strongest of all on the stem when removing the shoots.

Experts do not recommend that there should be more than 2 stems on one bush. Even according to their recommendations, it is necessary to periodically observe the escaped abandonment and to prevent overgrowth. Pasying is necessary once a week.

The variety of tomatoes "Katya" brings a rather rich harvest, and, as a result, it is a pride for many gardeners. The fruits of this plant have a pleasant taste. The period of harvesting depends on the purpose of their use. For example, if the fruit will be used to prepare salads and similar dishes, then harvesting should be carried out after full ripening. This period can be recognized by the bright red color of the fetus.

If the harvest is closed for the winter, the fruit should be yellow or rosy color. In the event that the tomatoes will be used for the purpose of long-term storage, it is better to collect them at the moment when the milk color of the tomato changes to pale green.

According to summer residents, tomatoes “Katya” can be grown even by inexperienced or just beginning gardeners. And the taste of such a tomato will not disregard even the most fastidious gourmet who will appreciate it.

In the next video you will find a detailed review of the tomato "Kate F1".