Description of the tomato variety Deliciosus, features of cultivation and yield
Tomatoes of different sizes are not uncommon in every area. Their use is different, the gardener selects varieties that meet the requirements of the family. The description of the variety helps the summer resident find the desired species faster.
Tomato criteria
In order to properly grow a culture on the site, you need to prepare. Characteristics and descriptions of tomatoes will help you navigate faster. Learn the features of the care, planting and use of tomatoes.
Plant:
- Indeterminate.
- Ripens within 110-120 days.
- Height 1.8-2 m.
Tomatoes:
- Flat-round shape.
- Of red color.
- Weight 400-600 g. When properly formed, 1 fruit weighs more than 1000 g.
- The taste is excellent.
- The density is average.
- Resistant to cracking.
- Transportability is good.
- Shelf life is 48 days.
Deliciosus was bred back in 1964, in different sources it has several names:
- Delicious.
- Deliciosus.
- Delicious red.
Proper cultivation will yield a record high yield.
Planting and caring for the crop
Two methods of planting a plant are common, seedling and direct sowing into the ground. More often summer residents choose the first option, since the bushes begin to bear fruit earlier.
Seeds are sown 60 days before transferring to a permanent place, the period is calculated based on the climatic characteristics of the region. The soil mixture is prepared in advance, mixed:
- 1 part of sod land;
- 1 part sand;
- 2 parts of humus.
After the emergence of shoots, in phase 2 of a true leaf, a dive is organized. Plants planted in separate pots form a strong root system. Due to this, it is easier to tolerate stress during transplantation.
Plants are fed with growth stimulants, or complex fertilizers. Water as needed, avoiding drying out and waterlogging. Before planting in the beds, it is necessary to harden young plants. To do this, they are taken out into the street within a week, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air up to 8 hours.
Deliciosus tomatoes are planted in the ground in the amount of 3 plants per 1 m2... Much attention is paid to pinning. Manufacturers recommend forming in 1-3 stems.
If you remove the first inflorescence, the fruits will be larger.
Summer residents recommend removing the growth point after 4 inflorescences have formed. Be sure to leave 2 leaves over the last ovaries. In each inflorescence, 2-3 fruits are left, so they achieve gigantic sizes.
Species immunity, yield and use in everyday life
Timely processing of plants is required, drugs from the store and folk remedies are used.When fighting pests, chemical preparations are used, because insects have developed immunity to folk remedies.
The yield of the tomato variety is 10-15 kg per plant. Conducting the correct formation accordingly.
Deliciosus is a salad type of tomato. But this does not prevent gardeners from using them as fillings for canning, making juices and tomato paste.
The opinion of summer residents regarding the Deliciosus variety
Numerous reviews are mostly positive. Many vegetable growers, having once planted this plant, never change it.
Olga: “I liked the tomatoes very much. The characteristic rim on the fruit does not confuse the variety with anything. "
Andrey: “The taste is unusual, different from other types of tomatoes. I recommend trying it first. "
Nadezhda: “I liked everything, only it is problematic to tie the brushes, since the plant itself cannot cope with the large weight of the fruit. The rest is a favorite. "
Oksana: “I tied it up and formed it into 2 stems. In 1 brush I left 2 tomatoes. The description was fully confirmed. "
Large tomatoes of the Deliciosus variety are bred for fresh consumption. But housewives find use for them in preparations for the winter.
