Features and rules of cultivation of tomatoes "Nikola"

The variety "Nikola" was bred by breeders on the basis of Siberian early ripe tomatoes, it is not a hybrid. This variety does not require careful care, it is unpretentious, has good resistance to a large number of diseases.In addition, "Nikola" is able to withstand the cold of the northern regions. However, to get a rich harvest, you must first learn all the rules of care for this plant.

Almost 30 years ago, “Nikola” was bred by breeders in Barnaul. The variety was grown in the Siberian climate, so the plant is able to tolerate all the features of adverse weather. Initially, "Nikola" was bred for cultivation in the open field, but it can also develop in greenhouse conditions. Seeds of this variety are still in demand in the market and are successfully used by many gardeners.

Tomatoes "Nikola" have many advantages. These tomatoes require minimal care, as the plant is not considered tall and does not require tying. He also has no stepchildren. This feature allows you to grow tomatoes on a large scale.

“Nikola” brings a rich harvest, for the season you can harvest from one square meter of land to 10 kg of tomatoes. The plant is able to grow in 4 months, so the tomatoes ripen quickly and at the same time. This allows you to immediately collect a lot of fruit and remove the tops, which ceased to bear fruit. The sizes of tomatoes are different, some fruits can weigh more than 150 grams.

Over-grown tomatoes may hang on the stems for some time, but still it is not necessary to delay cleaning, otherwise they may crack from excess moisture due to abundant watering. Another positive quality of this variety is resistance to transport and long storage.

Also "Nikola" is resistant to cold, because it is specially created for severe weather conditions. However, in some regions it is preferred to grow it in greenhouses in order to receive an early harvest.

Growing varieties "Nikola" begins with seedlings. Seed producers recommend doing this in early March if planting will take place in a warm region. After the seedlings acquire the first flowers, it can be planted in open ground or in a greenhouse. With good care, this usually occurs within two months after sowing the seeds.

In order to grow tomatoes "Nikola", you must purchase seeds of this variety on the market or collect them on your site. It is important to know that tomatoes of different varieties can not be planted close to each other, as they can pereopylyatsya. If you collect the seeds of such tomatoes, then save the desired variety will not work.

Before sowing, the seeds must be processed, since the plant's resistance to diseases will depend on it. To do this, you must put the seeds in a solution of hydrogen peroxide or a solution of potassium permanganate. Then the seeds need to be washed with water. You can also use phytosporin solution or various growth stimulants.

After processing, the seeds are planted in loose soil to a depth of about 2 centimeters. In order for the seeds to germinate quickly, it is necessary to provide them with air access, constant temperature and regular watering. As soon as sprouts appear, they will need sunlight and room temperature. If the seedlings will not receive the desired amount of light, it will need to be illuminated with special lamps for plants.

The pick should be done a few weeks after sowing, when the plants have a good root system. After this, the seedlings will also need warmth and light to get stronger. It should not be allowed to dry out the land, should be watered on time. Fertilize seedlings need some time after a dive, then the procedure should be repeated after a couple of weeks.

Protect plants from frost and plant them in heated soil to avoid freezing.

To harvest a good crop, you need to carefully care for the plants throughout their development. Otherwise, to avoid the appearance of diseases and pests will not be easy.

First of all, you should take care of regular watering of plants. Water should be in barrels, it should not be cold. After planting, the tomatoes should be watered once a week, and after the appearance of the first fruits, twice a week.

The soil in which the tomatoes grow, you need to periodically loosen, clean from weeds growing on it, as this contributes to a better penetration of water and nutrients. If the plants are planted in a greenhouse, then it must be opened in hot weather, as the level of humidity and temperature must always be kept under control.

Before planting plants, water the wells with phytosporin and gumi. This will contribute to the growth of the root system and fertility, as well as the elimination of various diseases, because their pathogens can live in the upper layers of the earth.

Further care of the tomatoes in this class is to mulch the earth with any biological material with a layer of a few centimeters. To prevent apical rot, the plant is treated with a solution of calcium nitrate. This must be done as soon as the fruits begin to ripen. In order to prevent phytophthora, tomatoes should be processed before the flowers appear with special chemical protection agents. After flowering, the treatment is already carried out with preparations of natural origin or using traditional methods of protection.

To harm tomatoes can not only diseases, but also various insects. For example, beetles, ticks, caterpillars, slugs, medvedki. These insects are able to prevent the normal development of vegetables, as they eat the leaves and fruits.

Opinion about "Nicholas" in most gardeners and vegetable growers is positive. They consider this variety to be one of the best options suitable for cultivation in the northern regions of Russia. Caring for these tomatoes is almost the same as caring for other similar crops and does not cause much concern.

The main positive properties of tomatoes "Nicola" are recognized simultaneous ripening and rich harvest. The variety is perfect for those who want to grow tomatoes for sale or for harvesting for the winter.

Tomatoes of this variety grow well without tying and pinching. They also tolerate climate change well. Plants continue to grow and form fruits even when the night temperature drops, they easily withstand drought. However, in rainy time, the harvest from shrubs grown in open ground is usually higher than the yield obtained in greenhouse conditions.

To learn how to grow good tomatoes in the open field at the cottage, see the following video.