Characteristics and description of the tomato variety "Red Guard F1"

It is difficult to imagine a summer cottage of a Russian without tomatoes.This vegetable is represented by a variety of varieties that can be grown in different regions of the country. This article discusses the Red Guard F1 tomato, identifies its characteristic features and growing rules.

The considered variety of tomatoes was bred by breeders representing the Chelyabinsk seed-growing station 6 years ago. The variety is designed for growing in the middle zone of the country, as well as in the regions of Siberia and the Urals with a short and unstable summer.

Tomato "Red Guard" has special features.

• Due to the high yield from one shrub, you can collect from 2 to 5 kilograms of fruit, depending on the climate and agricultural practices.
• Tomatoes ripen even in adverse conditions.
• This is a super determinant hybrid belonging to the first generation.
• The variety is recommended for use on the basis of greenhouses and greenhouses.
• Fruits have a pleasant sweetish taste and delicate aroma.
• Tomatoes remain fresh for about three weeks after harvest.
• The plant shows resistance to low temperatures and low light.
• When transporting the fruit retains its shape.
• Variety refers to the early ripening species. It takes about 90 days from seedlings to seedlings to ripen.

The plant has a compact size. Shrub refers to the brush type. Tomatoes grow in bunches. Fruits ripen at the same time, in groups of up to 10 pieces. Even in locations with short and cold summer gardeners manage to get a rich harvest.

In the process of plant development, it is necessary to tie up and install special supports. Otherwise, the branches will begin to collapse under the weight of the fruit.

Without interference from the side, the growth of the shrub ends after the formation of the fifth hand. The maximum height is about 70-80 centimeters, but in some cases it can reach up to 1.2 meters. It all depends on the region of cultivation.

As for the Red Guard F1 cultivar tomatoes themselves, There are several main characteristics.

• Bright, saturated red color.
• Round, slightly flattened form. In the area of ​​the stem there is a slight ribbing.
• Pleasant sweet taste. Dense, fleshy pulp.
• The average weight of one fruit is from 150 to 250 grams. Most often, tomatoes are used for making salads and cold appetizers. They make delicious dressings, juices, sauces. The fruits are very tasty raw. However, due to the excellent elasticity and density, they are ideally suited for the preparation of conservation.

This variety boasts a strong immune system. The plant has excellent resistance to most common ailments and diseases, including fungus and mold. Due to the rapid ripening of the fruit, the plants do not attack diseases that begin their action at the end of the summer period. However, the risk is still there.

Judging by the reviews of gardeners, the main enemy of the variety is the whitefly. To protect the plant and preserve the crop, special preventive actions are carried out. Plants are treated with effective compounds long before the likelihood of an insect attack appears.

Popular methods are also popular. In order to protect the tomato from the whitefly, you can make a tincture of garlic. You will need 150 grams of product per liter of water. The composition must be insisted for five days, and then treated with shrubs every 5 days by spraying. In the solution you can add soap (but not more than 72%).

The merits of the “Red Guard” variety are confirmed by numerous reviews of gardeners.

• A young variety of tomato demonstrates resistance to capricious weather conditions.
• With proper care, a rich harvest can be achieved even in the northern regions by growing plants in open ground. The variety will delight you with large, juicy and healthy fruits, regardless of temperature.
• Early ripening types of tomatoes rarely have excellent taste, but the Red Guard F1 is an exception. The taste of tomatoes like both adults and children.
• Low growth allows growing such tomatoes in compact greenhouses.
• Pashing is optional.
• Abundant yield will delight every summer resident. Up to 5 kilograms of fruits are harvested from one bush.
• Tomatoes retain their shape and taste during long-term storage and transportation.
• Due to persistent immunity, this variety is ideal for beginners who do not have much experience in the field of gardening.

Before you grow seeds, they must be soaked in phytosporin solution for hardening and improving plant growth. In order to seedlings turned out stocky and strong, it is necessary to provide a sufficient amount of light. Often used additional sources. The optimal light day for growing seedlings is 16 hours. It is recommended to use fluorescent lamps, as well as fitolamps (the time of their application is from 6.00 to 22.00).

Planting seedlings in the ground can begin, if the thick stem is observed at least 6-8 leaves with a slight distance between them. Also for the finished seedlings characteristic purple hue and the presence of a single flower brush.

Landing is staggered. The optimal distance between shrubs is 60 centimeters. If you intend to grow a crop in a greenhouse, increase to 80 centimeters. Otherwise, the branches will overlap each other, interfering with the penetration of sunlight to the plants.

It is important to know the following.

• Be sure to take care of the garter plants. Immediately after transplanting, a strong stake should be installed on each bush.
• For automatic moistening, you can stick a container with water for watering into the ground. To do this, use a regular plastic bottle with a cut off bottom. It must be stuck in the ground with an open neck down.
• In spite of the fact that the pinching process when cultivating the “Red Guard” variety is not necessary, in order to achieve large fruiting it is recommended to remove excess lateral shoots. Remove stepchildren placed up to the third sheet. It is desirable to form a shrub in 4 trunk.

Periodic feeding is required if you want to get a bountiful harvest. During planting, 1 kg of ash, 1 kg of humus and two tablespoons of superphosphate must be added to each well. Then the ground is watered with warm water (at least 5 liters per well) and mulching is carried out. Straw, peat or humus is used.

The main purpose of mulch is to preserve and maintain the optimal amount of moisture. Also, an additional layer maintains a comfortable temperature and protects the plant from insects.

During the first seven days, seedlings are not fertilized. Watering is also not carried out to the plants rooted. After, already in the process of growth and development, additional feeding is carried out every 15 days. The most commonly used organic and mineral solutions.

The first fertilizer is carried out one week after the landing. Nitrogen supplements or a mullein infusion are introduced into the soil. For one bush use 0.5 liters.

The second time the plant must be fertilized herbal tincture.Watering one bush will need a liter of top dressing. Make it at home is very simple:

• weeds are collected in a bucket or other container;
• 1 kg of land and the same amount of mullein is added;
• the composition is filled with ordinary water and settled throughout the week;
• 2 liters of the composition is diluted with a bucket of water.

The third time using yeast dressing. For 4 liters of liquid is enough one pack of dry yeast. Use warm water. For fermentation, add 10 tablespoons of sugar. It is necessary to give the composition to infuse for 4 hours. Then the fertilizer is diluted with six liters of water. For one plant requires 1 liter of feeding.

Judging by the reviews of experienced gardeners and novices, the variety “Red Guard F1” is in great demand. First of all, gardeners note the plant resistance to unfavorable growing conditions and stable yield.

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