Tomato "Apparently-Invisible": characteristics and subtleties of growing

The tomato with the unusual name "Apparently Invisible" is the result of the activities of Siberian breeders.The compact size of the bushes, large and tasty tomatoes, relatively simple care - all this explains the high popularity of this species. This variety will be an excellent choice for gardeners who want to harvest early. Reviews say that even novice gardeners can handle these tomatoes, and tomatoes can be grown on loggias or in a small tub.

This article will tell you about the “Apparently Invisible” feature and how to care for plants in order to get early vitamins in the form of tasty fruits.

This type of tomato belongs to the determinant. The stem does not continue to grow throughout the growing season, but stops developing when its height reaches 90-100 centimeters (this depends on the growing conditions - in the greenhouse the height is greater). This size of the plant is very convenient - you can plant more bushes on the same bed. Also because of this, there is no need for serious tying.

“Visibly Invisible” is characterized by high yields, both in open and in closed ground. Some gardeners are able to grow tomatoes even on the balcony. The weight of vegetables that appeared on one bush varies from 4.5 to 5.5 kilograms. It turns out that from one square meter of bed you can get almost 15 kilograms of crop, which can be called a very worthy result.

The fruits have a round shape, but look a bit flattened. The maximum weight of one fruit, inside of which is located from four to five chambers with seeds, reaches 330 grams. The average weight of the fetus ranges from 100 to 250 grams.

The color of the smooth skin of ripe fruit is bright red. The taste of the berries is sweet with a slight sourness, so this variety is used for consumption both fresh and in the form of blanks. For example, in the high season, it is recommended to process "Apparently-Invisible" into sauces, mashed potatoes or juices.

The first fruits appear approximately three months after the first shoots appear. The ovary is very abundant, so with proper care to harvest will turn out in late summer, and even in October. The number of sheets is usually small. The leaves themselves have a dark green color, medium size and unusual shape. Considering the trunk of a plant, it can be said that it is powerful and steady. The first brush of tomatoes is formed after the fourth leaf, the second - after the sixth leaf. After it there are gaps in one sheet.

Finally, "Apparently-Invisible" is not afraid of diseases such as late blight and fungal infections. Unfortunately, the variety can be attacked by top rot, so you have to think about preventive procedures in advance.

Having decided to grow "Apparently-Invisible", the first thing to do is to decide in which region the planting will take place, in what climatic conditions the tomatoes will have to develop and bear fruit. If the area is warm, you can plant tomatoes in the open air. If the temperatures are average, then at the beginning and at the end of the season, the beds should be covered with plastic wrap. Finally, if gardening is carried out in the Urals or Siberian regions, as well as in the Leningrad region, then it is better to use a greenhouse.

Traditionally, tomatoes are grown with seedlings. Approximately two months before the shrubs are transplanted into the ground (at the end of winter or at the beginning of spring), the gardener will have to prepare. If the seed packaging does not indicate that they have been pretreated, they will need to be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate or aloe juice for 15 minutes. After this, the seeds are washed and dried.

In addition to the above procedures, you can check the seeds for germination. To do this, water is poured into a glass, seeds are poured into it, and set aside for 5 minutes. Those samples that come up will have to be thrown away.

The soil is either bought in a store, or independently composed of garden soil dug out in the fall, peat, and sand taken from a reservoir. If desired, you can add organic fertilizer such as wood ash.

In the pot, prepared for planting seedlings, grooves are made. Seeds should deepen centimeter and a half. If the depth is greater, the seeds may simply not rise. Land with landings is well moistened. Then the seedlings are covered with plastic wrap and placed in a place where it is dark and warm. For example, you can put the container on the floor under the battery. About a week later you can expect the appearance of the first shoots. During this period, the film is removed, and the dark place changes to illuminated.

While the seedlings grow, it is important to maintain a temperature of about 22 degrees Celsius, good lighting, and draft protection. As soon as the first two sheets appear, it will be possible to begin picking, that is, transfer to separate containers. During the procedure, it is important to carefully handle the roots and carry them with lumps of earth. Before planting in the ground it is necessary to fertilize seedlings twice.

Seedlings on the garden are planted when the frosts stop, and the soil at the required depth reaches 18 degrees Celsius. Landing scheme - 50 to 40 centimeters. The distance between the bushes should range from 30 to 40 centimeters, and the gap between rows should be 70 centimeters. It is not worth deeply digging in the roots.

It is important to water plenty of seedlings with warm liquid and fertilize with solutions based on phosphorus and potassium. The first feeding occurs two weeks after planting, and the next after harvesting the first fruits. It is also recommended to sprinkle "Apparently Invisible" with boric acid dissolved in hot water at the beginning of flowering and at the beginning of the appearance of fruits. It is also worth adding that after irrigation it is desirable to plow through the soil and remove weeds.

Proper watering is an important part of care. This variety reacts negatively to excess moisture and its lack. Therefore, you need to focus on the condition of the soil. If the top layer becomes dry, it means that it is time to water. For example, in regions where the climate is dry, you will have to water the seedlings once every seven days. If the moisture is not enough, either the forming tomatoes will begin to crumble, or the rind of the ripening fruits will begin to crack.

Ideally, watering should be carried out from the ground - so it will be possible to avoid the appearance of a soil crust and some diseases. When watering from above, it is important to ensure that water does not fall on the leaves and stem, it should flow only at the root. Mulching is also considered an effective procedure (“wrapping” the roots of planting with dry grass, hay, or sawdust).

"Apparently-invisible" prone to diseases such as black spot and tip rot. For treatment, calcium nitrate or specialized solutions are used. To prevent trouble, it is necessary to pass on bushes in a timely manner, not to use too much fertilizer, to water, mulch, and provide airing.

To control pests (Colorado potato beetle, slugs, whitefly and others) it is better to use special solutions or organic substances (ash, garlic or tobacco chips). Will help and regular digging of the soil in the fall. Finally, when growing “Apparently-Invisible”, it is useful to use substances that improve the quality of the fruit, accelerate growth and enhance the ability of the variety to withstand adverse conditions. If we talk about ready-made solutions, you can choose "Zircon", "Kornevin" or "Novosil".

Judging by the reviews, the tomatoes of this variety please with excellent taste and high yield. Gardeners often make preparations with these fruits, and also enjoy their use in the form of salads and snacks. Separately noted the early appearance of the fruit, the absolute unpretentiousness of plants and the opportunity to feast on tomatoes with a shade of red ruby ​​throughout the season.

Bushes grow actively, and it's easy to take care of them - you don't even have to support them with pegs. You can water the tomatoes three times a week (the variety retains moisture well), and it is enough to fertilize twice a season. The statement of the manufacturer that tomatoes can be grown in a conventional tub, confirmed by practice. Even beginners are able to grow "Apparently-Invisible" and receive up to 6 kilograms of fruit.

The disadvantage of this variety is recognized only that it is very picky about the mode of irrigation and fertilizing. They must be carried out in accordance with certain rules, which are especially important to observe until the tomatoes themselves are formed. Although some kitchen gardens report that you can not worry about feeding, but simply every year to change the placement of the beds, as well as use mulch.

Review of the tomato "Apparently Invisible", see the following video.