Characteristics of the Surprise tomato variety
Growing vegetables in the middle and southern part of the country is not difficult. But residents of other, northern regions and regions of Siberia, also want to try their hand at growing tomatoes on the plots. In order for the yield of tomatoes to be high, it is necessary to create conditions for the development of plants. If there are frequent frosts on the soil and in the air, then a heated greenhouse should be built. For greenhouse conditions, special varieties of tomatoes are selected, for example, such as Surprise tomatoes and their varieties.
Characteristics of the Surprise tomato variety
Characteristics of tomatoes Surprise
The characteristics of all varieties of this species are similar, and have several points.
- Tomato varieties Surprise are indeterminate varieties.
- Growing in greenhouses is recommended.
- For these varieties, it is a prerequisite that the removal of the stepsons and the pinching of the growth point.
- As it grows, it is necessary to fix the stems on trellises or supports.
- These are tall bushes, reaching 2m in height.
- Plants are formed, most often, in one stem.
- The fruits of each variety are round, flattened at the poles and evenly ribbed.
- You can eat the fruits fresh and processed.
- Surprise tomatoes are resistant to viruses and diseases.
The color of the fruit, depending on the variety, is red, bright yellow, pink and crimson. All fruits ripen in a brush at the same time, which facilitates their collection. There may be about 4 internodes with leaves between the brushes on the stem
Andreevsky Surprise
Reviews of experienced farmers about the tomato Andreevsky Surprise, they recommend growing this variety in closed ground. In Siberia, where there are strong gusts of wind, the garter of plants in open ground is fraught with bad consequences. You can not only witness the breakdown of some bushes, but also lose the entire fruit area of the plants. The greenhouse should be up to 2 m high for the plants to develop and bear fruit normally.
Andreevsky Surprise tolerates the lack of lighting well, which also characterizes it positively.
At the same time, the yield is high, as for the northern regions, within 8 kg, from 1 sq. M. It is imperative to feed them, as well as water them with warm water.
Altai Surprise
The variety is resistant to cold weather and lack of light. This makes it an ideal tomato for growing in Altai meadows, outdoors. It belongs to those species for which minimal attention is required.
The plant needs timely watering
Agricultural technology of the Altai Surprise variety consists of the following points:
- timely watering;
- weeding and loosening the soil;
- treatments for diseases and pests;
- fertilizers, as needed, but at least 3 times during cultivation.
The official description states that the fruits, on different plants, do not ripen at the same time, so they need to be harvested constantly as soon as they are colored. The color of ripe fruits is red, crimson or pink.
Surprise Yellow
Yellow tomato grows up to 1.5 m and belongs to mid-season varieties.
This means that it takes about 120 days from the appearance of the first shoots to the harvest. The plant is formed into 2 stems and, as it grows, all stepchildren are removed.
The fruits are bright yellow. Their shape is flattened, rounded. Ribbing is observed from the stalk to the middle of the fruit. The weight of tomatoes ranges from 200g to 350g. They can be consumed fresh whole, sliced in green salads with other vegetables and herbs, canned and in the form of juices.
Grandma's Gift (Surprise)
Babushkin is a hybrid suitable for growing in greenhouses.
Refers to medium-late varieties of the indeterminate type. It is recommended to form it in 1 stem, but gardeners' reviews say that two stems bear more fruit. At the same time, the viability of the plant is preserved, and its yield does not fall.
The fruits are large, slightly ribbed, red in color. Each weighs about 250 grams. Very juicy and tasty, which, in general, is not typical for hybrids. At the break, they have sugar crystals, and a light and pleasant aroma is felt from it.
Room Surprise
From the name of the variety it is clear that it was created for growing on windowsills and balconies. In these conditions, when the volume of land does not allow the root system to develop freely, it feels great. These varieties can be used as perennial plants capable of producing crops all year round. Lack of light leads to the fact that internodes become shorter, and the bush itself takes the shape of a ball, covering the entire space of the window sill or balcony box.
Indoor Surprise belongs to the super early varieties of the determinant type.
Its fruits are plum-shaped, red in color and have excellent taste. Cultivation is also possible in open ground conditions. Then the bush will be higher, and not up to 50cm, and the yield will increase slightly.
Each of these varieties has strong stems, evenly leafy. The leaves are not large, dark green. At the level of 8 leaves, clusters of flowers are formed, which, after pollination, tie up to 10 fruits.
Care of tomato seedlings
In a heated greenhouse, seedlings can be planted whenever you want.
In order to get healthy seedlings, you need to prepare the substrate and containers. The earth for it is prepared from several components:
- garden land;
- sand;
- rotted mullein;
- wood ash;
- and sometimes sawdust from fruit trees is added.
Drainage from coarse sand is poured into the container, and the soil is leveled from above. Seeds soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate in the evening are washed with running water and evenly spread on the surface. Sprinkle with soil no more than 1 cm, sprinkle with warm water and cover with foil.
After 6 days, at a temperature of plus 25g, the first shoots appear, which can be dived in the second leaf phase. Seedlings are kept in containers for about 65 days. Then she is planted in greenhouses if the threat of frost passes. For heated greenhouses, the timing of planting does not matter.
Planting rules and care
The greenhouse soil is laid out in rows, the distance between which is at least 70 cm. Wells are spilled with warm water. Saplings are planted so that 1 sq.m. there were about 4 plants. Each plant is immediately tied to supports. Planting care is reduced to watering, weeding and fertilizing plantings. Water the seedlings only with warm water, which will prevent the root system from getting sick from the cold. During the growing season, you can feed them several times with chemicals or organic solutions.
Fertilizer is applied to the soil during watering, and boric acid can be purchased for foliar feeding. Organic substances, for fertilization, are introduced into a large container with water, at a rate of 1: 1 and left warm for fermentation. After a couple of weeks, the finished emulsion is diluted 1:10 with warm water and watered under the root.
For the prevention of diseases and viruses, Fundazol, Baktofit, Bravo and other chemicals are used.From organics, you can use tinctures of garlic and onions. They are prepared as follows: 100 g of the crushed product is infused in 2 liters of warm water, under a lid. After a day, you need to drain the mixture and dilute it in 10 or 12 liters of water. The plantings are sprayed with this solution. Growing tomatoes Surprise, you can replenish the reviews of gardeners with your observations and experience, which will help others to properly cultivate tomatoes.
Conclusion
Life in the cold regions of the country also allows you to do gardening. You can build greenhouses on the plots, and if there is no land, then arrange a winter garden on the balconies and window sills. This will give you the opportunity to try your hand at growing delicious vegetables and add tomatoes from your personal garden to the family table. What could be better if it is cold outside the windows, and in the greenhouse bright balls of home-grown vegetables - Surprise tomatoes - are ripening, which they just ask for in hand.