Characteristics of a tomato variety Major
When a gardener has a large plot of land, the main problem is this: What high-yielding crop is best to plant? Tomatoes are plants of the Solanaceae order, which, due to the variety of varieties, are especially popular among vegetable growers. One of the brightest representatives of this culture will be the tomato Major. Against the background of all the others, he stands out for his external and taste data.
Characteristics of a tomato variety Major
Main characteristic
The official description says that this variety was relatively recently bred in Russia. After harvesting, it was immediately included in the list of "quality". Therefore, in the name of these tomatoes you can see a small prefix "f1".
The breeders managed to get an unpretentious variety that is suitable for growing in different climatic zones. The only condition is that in the northern regions, tomatoes should be grown in a greenhouse, and in the central and southern regions, they are planted in the open field.
Description of the variety
Tomato Major f1 is a high-yielding hybrid that is especially appreciated by lovers of pink varieties.
The plant has an indeterminate type, so it is not restricted in growth. According to the rate of ripening, it is classified as "mid-early", from the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground until the first tomatoes appear, it takes 3 - 3.5 months. The variety is recommended to be grown in a greenhouse. According to experts, the plant has good disease resistance.
Description of the bush
In the open field, the plant grows to at least 150 cm, but since this is a "greenhouse" variety, the height of the tomato in greenhouses is slightly higher. But the most important thing is that he is tall and not a standard one. The bush has an abundant green mass with large rich green leaves. During the growth period, additional care is required in the form of a garter to the support.
Description of fruits
The varietal characteristics that the Major tomatoes received from the creators pleasantly surprises even experienced gardeners who have been growing this crop for a long time. This variety is famous for its delicious fruits, which:
- They have a rounded shape, they are slightly ribbed with a thin but dense skin.
- If you harvest a crop in a state of "technical ripeness", then it will well tolerate long-term storage and subsequent transportation.
- Initially, the fruit is a rich emerald hue, but in the process of ripening it changes its color to bright pink or crimson.
- Medium tomatoes, weight from 200 to 300 gr.
- The fruits contain approximately 6% dry matter and 5-6 chambers.
- The pulp is juicy, fleshy and aromatic, sweet and sour in taste.
- The fruits contain many useful substances, as well as sucrose, which makes them not only nutritious, but also really beneficial for health.
- Variety "Major" has an average, but stable yield. With the correct planting scheme and proper care, 8-12 kg of tomatoes are obtained from one square meter.
This variety is primarily a salad variety, but due to its low dry matter content, it is actively used to obtain delicious juice. In addition to this, "Major" can be salted in a barrel, but it is not suitable for fruit canning because of its size. One of the main features is that these fruits are good for dietary nutrition. Doctors also recommend these fruits for consumption by people who are recovering from an illness.
Growing features
The plant needs good care
This is a mid-early variety, therefore, the beginning of sowing falls in the first decade of March. To get a good harvest, the vegetable grower needs to carefully control the entire process, since the plant needs good watering and additional fertilization.
Preparation and planting of seeds
This variety needs good nutritious soil, so sod soil and other additives are added to the garden soil: humus, superphosphates, ash. Before sowing seeds, they are disinfected in a certain solution, as an option it can be aloe juice. For planting in the soil, make small depressions of no more than 2 cm, into which the seeds are poured, after which the ground is well watered and the container is covered with plastic wrap.
Sprout care
In order to germinate as quickly as possible, it is necessary to maintain a normal temperature and lighting. When the first shoots appear, the seedlings are moved to the light. If the day is cloudy, then additional lighting is used, only under such conditions, the tomato will develop successfully. The room temperature must be at least 15-16 ° C.
Transplanting
The appearance of the first leaves is a signal of the beginning of a dive. During this procedure, the sprouts are transplanted into separate containers, complex fertilizers are applied for growth and irrigated with water. Further, the hardening process is very important, for this, a few weeks before planting, the seedlings are taken out into the air, initially for half an hour, and then for the whole day. After planting in open ground, the bush at the growth stage must be formed into two stems, this procedure is done by pruning.
Fertilizers
Variety "Major" is well accepted by all kinds of feeding, especially those that contain potassium and phosphorus. During planting, it is good if the grower treats the holes with wood ash or superphosphate. When the period of active fruiting begins, it is better to apply organic fertilizers, they do not affect the taste characteristics.
Watering
Another important point in growing this variety will be watering. Vegetable growers living in the southern region need to take control of this process, because this zone most often suffers from droughts. Therefore, initially after planting, it is recommended to water 1 sludge 2 times a week, as the amount of watering increases as it grows.
Diseases and pests
Of the alleged diseases, the "Major" tomato at the stage of ripening undergoes cracking of ripe fruits. Among pests, it is necessary to be wary of the appearance of scoops. However, the bushes can become infected from other crops growing nearby, to prevent this, you must adhere to certain precautions.
Prevention and treatment
In order for the plants not to get sick, it is enough to adhere to a few simple rules. They are simple but effective enough:
- In order to prevent cracking, it is necessary to properly water the plant. Another preventive measure against this disease is the application of fertilizer based on nitrate.
- If the bushes infect scoops, then the most correct decision would be to purchase the drug "Strela".
- Against other pests, you can use "Confidor" or "Confidor Maxi".
- Greenhouses must be treated with disinfectants and ventilated from time to time.
Conclusion
The "Major" tomato variety has proven itself very well, so it is not surprising that more and more gardeners prefer it. This crop has its advantages in the form of a beautiful fruit, stable yields and ease of care.