Characteristics of the bullfinch tomatoes
Tomato Bullfinch is a special variety that was created for regions with short and cold summers. The uniqueness of this culture is that it tolerates temperature fluctuations (frosts) well, and also perfectly tolerates short-term droughts, in addition, Bullfinch tomatoes do not need to be formed. Therefore, even an inexperienced vegetable grower can grow a plant and get a good harvest.
Characteristics of the bullfinch tomatoes
Varietal characteristics
The Bullfinch tomato variety is the result of the hard work of breeders who have created a crop suitable for the north-central regions. That is, those areas where a short-term drop in temperature is quite normal. The plant is grown open and in greenhouse conditions.
Description of the variety
Snegir tomatoes have the following characteristics: hybrid, undersized, highly productive culture. Tomatoes fall into the category of "determinant", that is, those in which the growth of the main stem is limited. Therefore, as soon as the bush grows to the required height, growth stops.
Description of the bush
The Snegir tomato variety has a relatively small bush with an average height of about 35-45 cm; in rare cases, the Snegir variety tomato reaches 50 cm. The formation of green mass is average, the leaf size is small, the color is rich green. The plant is not a standard type.
Description of fruits
The characteristics of the culture already tell the gardener that the Bullfinch tomato is really a worthwhile plant, which is suitable for eating raw, salads, juices, as well as for canning.
- Fruits have a flat-rounded shape with a slight ribbing, ripen in clusters of 3-5 pieces each.
- Initially, their color is bright green, during ripening they become a rich scarlet hue. The skin of the fruit is thin, but it keeps the fruit from cracking well.
- The flesh of these vegetables is juicy and moderately dense, aromatic, sweetish taste, not watery.
- Although the height of the bush is small, the weight of the fruit is 135-150g. Sometimes this figure exceeds the mark of 200g.
- Productivity: if you follow all the rules of cultivation, creating ideal conditions for development, then from 1 sq. m. you can collect 6-6.5 kg of tomatoes.
The culture is suitable for those who grow a product for sale, bullfinch tomatoes tolerate transportation very well.
Growing features
This crop will show the maximum yield when grown by the seedling method. Before sowing, the seeds are treated with growth stimulants, this procedure has a beneficial effect on the further development of the plant, improving its germination. The whole process consists of the following steps:
- sowing seeds;
- care for young sprouts;
- planting seedlings in the ground 9 in a permanent place);
- correct plant fertilization:
- watering mode.
Planting seeds
The second half of March is the ideal time to start sowing seeds.The substrate consists of garden soil, which is supplemented with humus; experienced gardeners advise adding a little washed river sand to the soil. For sowing, small indentations are made, no more than 2 cm, in order to maintain the temperature balance at the desired level, that is, at 25 degrees, the container is covered from above with a film.
Sprout care
After the first shoots appear, the temperature must be lowered, and the containers must be moved closer to natural light (windowsill), or if the weather is cloudy, the problem is solved by fluorescent lighting.
Transplanting
When planting, you need to keep a distance
As the description of the variety says, and the characteristic of the Bullfinch tomato as a plant, this crop will show its maximum yield when grown by the seedling method. As soon as the first leaves appear on the seedlings, you need to dive the plant and begin to prepare the soil in an open space. It is even preferable to feed young plants with a full complex fertilizer (it is desirable that it contains nitrogen), then the stems will get stronger, and the bush will pick up deciduous mass well.
Not only do the seeds need to be processed, but also the soil that is fertilized to prevent disease and better adapt.
Before planting, the seedlings go through the final stage, which is called picking. This is a common procedure during which the seeds, or rather the sprouts, are planted in separate containers in order to strengthen their root system.
Planting in open ground is carried out closer to the beginning of June, when the weather has already stabilized, and the soil is well warmed up.
It is advisable to plant seedlings in the place where there were previously cabbage or legumes, you should not plant in the garden where there were already tomatoes, eggplants or peppers. The bushes are planted 35-45 cm apart, between the rows there should be at least 70 cm. In the early days, the seedlings can be used with a film cover to improve adaptation.
Fertilizer
During the period of intensive growth of Bullfinch tomatoes, it is recommended to fertilize the crop. "Bullfinch" responds well to complex feeding. As soon as the fruiting period begins, inorganic fertilizers are replaced with organic ones.
Watering
The plant tolerates short-term drought well, but it is still necessary to additionally water the bushes. The main thing is to adhere to a few simple rules:
- Watering is infrequent, but warm water is important.
- Evening time is the ideal time to water the plants. If you do the procedure in the morning, then it is quite possible that the drops of water remaining on the sheets will cause burns.
- Excessive watering is dangerous for the bushes, because the humid environment is suitable for the development and reproduction of bacteria.
Diseases
The culture is resistant to many diseases: gray, apical rot, brown spot. But it is possible that it may be attacked by fungi and viruses. Another danger is insects that can appear in the ground.
Prophylaxis
To prevent fungi and viruses, the soil is irrigated with a hot solution of potassium permanganate (a small amount of potassium permanganate is diluted in water, after which the solution is allowed to settle a little).
Seedlings are treated with Fitosporin or other biological preparations. Insecticides can be used against harmful insects, they are used exclusively until flowering, after which it is recommended to treat plants only with organic matter (infusion from laundry soap, celandine, it is also worth trying onion peels).
Conclusion
The Snegir variety is the right choice for an inexperienced gardener, because it is an easy-to-grow, cold-resistant crop. And since it is early ripe, in the shortest time it will be possible to collect a tasty, juicy harvest.