Tomatoes are vegetables that many people like to eat both fresh and in the form of preserves. If there is even a small piece of land, you can do tomato growing. We suggest you familiarize yourself with the universal variety that grows well both in open land and in the greenhouse. Let us consider in more detail the variety "Gardener" and the features of its cultivation.
Grade description
Variety "Gardener" is endowed with the following indicators:
- the tomato belongs to the varieties with an early ripening period, the fruits can be harvested 100 days after germination;
- bushes are of the determinant type, they can rise 60 cm in height;
- a large number of shoots do not form on plants, as a result, thickening does not occur;
- the bush is average, has medium-sized leaves;
- leaves are small, saturated green tint;
- the shape of the fruit is round;
- the weight of tomatoes is large - up to 300 g;
- up to 6 fruits can ripen in the brush;
- ripe bright red tomatoes;
- the skin is shiny, dense, not subject to cracking;
- the pulp is sweet, fleshy, dense;
- fruits can easily transport long distances; do not deteriorate during long-term storage;
- Tomatoes are resistant to the following infections: late blight, fusariosis, columnar and the tobacco mosaic virus;
- the yield of the variety is high - up to 6 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 m².
Advantages and disadvantages
- The merits of the variety include the following points:
- large-fruited;
- cold resistance;
- meatiness of the fruit;
- excellent taste.
Unlike other varieties, Ogorodnik has no visible flaws.
How to grow tomato seedlings yourself
Consider what you need to pay attention to independently grow seedlings of the variety "Gardener".
Did you know? To make green tomatoes ripen faster, it is recommended to store them with apples or ripe tomatoes. They emit ethylene, which helps this process.
Optimum timing for sowing
Seeds are sown for seedlings approximately 60 days before the intended planting in the ground. This period is enough for young plants to gain strength for full growth and crop formation.
The soil
The choice of soil for a good harvest should be taken seriously, you need to choose high-quality, it is better to abandon the garden, as it may contain pathogens. To minimize the chance of disease, the land is recommended to be decontaminated. To do this, it is watered with a fresh solution of potassium permanganate (3 g of potassium permanganate is taken per 10 liters of water). 1 liter of solution is added to each well. In preventive measures, such actions are carried out 3 times during the season.
Important! Improperly selected soil will not only significantly reduce yield, but may even not allow the plant to grow fully.
Capacity for growing
For growing future seedlings, any containers that have holes for drainage are suitable. For these purposes, you can use plastic containers, jars for yogurt or any container that can hold the soil.
Seed preparation
It is recommended to soak the seeds before sowing in a potassium permanganate solution, rinse in clean water and dry them without fail. To stimulate the formation of roots, seeds can be soaked in a growth stimulator, a similar solution can be bought at any agricultural store.
Sowing seeds
Planting scheme is as follows: 50 × 50 cm, planting density of up to 4 plants per 1 m². Seeds are sown in containers with earth, at the same time they are slightly deepened and sprayed with water, these manipulations are carried out in March. In order for shoots to appear, the temperature in the room should be within +24 ºС. Containers are placed in bright light, and it is sometimes important to rotate them for uniform development.
Seedling Care
After transplantation, care consists of:
- timely watering;
- getting rid of weeds;
- top dressing;
- preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
Did you know? Unripe tomatoes contain a poisonous substance - solanine. If you use more than 2 kg of green fruits, you can get poisoning. Solanine can also be found in ripe tomatoes, which are stored for a long time in the light.
Seedling hardening
For better growth and increase immunity, seedlings before planting need to be hardened. To do this, 7 days before the expected date they are taken out onto the street for a couple of hours. You need to do this for several days in a row.
Planting seedlings in a permanent place
Plants can be planted in a permanent place, on which more than 7 full-fledged leaves are formed. Planting is carried out at a distance of 40 × 60 cm. On average, 3 bushes in a checkerboard pattern should be planted per 1 m². It is advisable not to damage the lump of earth on the roots during the movement, so that the plant is easier to take root. After - well watered with warm water.
How to care for tomatoes
To get the desired crop and proper plant growth, you need to know how to properly care for tomatoes.
Watering
Tomatoes are demanding for watering. In order not to damage the trunks and leaves, it is better to choose drip irrigation. Young bushes are watered 1 time per week for 1 liter of water under the bush. In hot and dry weather, adult plants should receive water daily. On cloudy days - no more than once every 3 days.
Top dressing
On average, it is recommended to carry out up to 4 dressings of tomatoes per season. For this, any mineral complex with nitrogen and potassium, a diluted mullein or bird droppings is suitable. Natural fertilizers are bred as follows: 0.5 liters of litter per 10 liters of water. It is important to withstand it for several days before use. In addition, it is possible to carry out single treatments with an aqueous solution of superphosphate.
Important! Fertilizers need to be selected depending on the type of tomato. Missing elements must be added to the ground to make it as suitable as possible for tomatoes.
Stepson
The formation of a bush of this variety can be carried out in two ways:
- 1 stalk for growing in open ground;
- 3 stems for greenhouse growth;
- with the transfer of the growth point to a side shoot in greenhouses.
Tomato stepsoning schemeSoil care
Gardener tomatoes love moisture, so that it is enough in the ground, they also regularly weed weeds, which not only pollute the soil, but also draw water and nutrients from it. So that after watering the moisture does not evaporate quickly, it is recommended to loosen the soil. Ideally, to minimize evaporation and the appearance of weeds, you can put mulch between rows. It can be mowed grass or hay, or rather everything that will not let the sun in.
Bush tying
So that the branches and trunk do not break under the weight of the fruit, it is recommended to tie the tomato bushes. They do this quite simply, drive a peg about 1 m high at a distance of 15 cm from the bush and tie a bush to it with a rope.
Preventative treatment
In order to minimize the chance of a culture disease, it is recommended to know some nuances:
- use good soil for growing, regularly fertilize tomatoes and ensure proper watering;
- completely healthy plants are more resistant to diseases and problems;
- systematically remove weeds and debris to minimize the number of places where insects can breed;
- to clean garden tools and equipment so that they do not tolerate diseases;
- remove diseased plants in time to reduce the spread of the problem;
- refuse composting of diseased foliage or plants;
- Gardener is recommended to be watered only by the drip method.
Harvesting
Due to the gradual ripening, you can enjoy the taste of fresh tomatoes of the Ogorodnik variety for a rather long period of time. Despite the density of the skins, for transportation over long distances it is better to remove unripe fruits. For their redness, just hold them for several days in the sun. Harvest can be in any available tank. Store better in a cool room.
The Ogorodnik variety is the optimal solution for growing in different regions. If you take into account all the features of the care, then after a little more than three months, you can collect a lot of delicious tomatoes.
