Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Red Arrow
The Red Arrow tomato is a very reliable vegetable. Such hybrid species have always been in demand among gardeners. They are distinguished by their rich productivity and resistance to diseases, while they have excellent taste characteristics. Tomatoes are not whimsical - they grow well even in dark places.
Description
Red Arrow tomatoes are considered an early variety and will delight gardeners with a delicious harvest in 100 days. They grow well in open ground and in shelters. The bush has a small amount of green mass. Stealing is not required. Each method of growing gives a certain growth of the plant, it varies from one to one and a half meters. For example, let's take a tomato with an average height of 120 cm, it will have up to 12 brushes. The brushes will be spaced about one sheet apart.
The fruits are deep red in color and rounded (slightly elongated, oval). Dense, with a firm skin, they look great when canning, and also as an addition to salad. It is noteworthy that when the humidity changes, the Red Arrow tomatoes do not crack.
An interesting characteristic of the fruit is the presence of a small spot at the base, which disappears without a trace when ripe. The average weight of a tomato is 70 grams, but there are rare cases when this figure reaches 130 grams. The inside of the tomatoes is fleshy, with few seeds. The seed chamber is small, narrow and semi-dry. A high yield on average allows you to collect 27 kilograms of selected tomatoes from 1 m² of soil.
One plant of this variety will bring 3.5-4 kilograms. The fruits can be perfectly on the plant for up to a month.
Versatility in use is another attractive feature of the variety. Tomatoes taste great. They serve as an excellent addition to salads, and are also often the subject of pickling. Transportability is good, during transportation they do not deteriorate or crack, while maintaining their presentation. An early harvest makes it possible to quickly sell the goods at market prices. Changes in air temperature, changes in humidity and darkness are not terrible for the Red Arrow, its stress resistance has caused positive feedback from gardeners.
Growing features
It is advised to sow tomato seedlings a couple of months before planting in open or protected ground, the best time for this will be the second half of March.
The indentation for the seeds should be no more than 1.5 cm, you can form them with your finger. When the first leaves appear, you will need to plant seedlings from common dishes in individual pots. A week before landing at a permanent place of residence, you need to start the hardening procedure.
When 50-70 days have passed from the moment of sowing the seedlings, it is time to transplant the tomato into a greenhouse under the open sky. Greenhouse cultivation allows planting in April. In the open field, this figure shifts by a month, this is due to the prevention of the threat of frost.
The description of the plant has a characteristic feature that distinguishes the Red Arrow tomatoes from many others. Tomatoes of this species tolerate shade well, are ready to grow in dark places. Therefore, they are used to compact the planting of tall tomatoes. This significantly saves space in the greenhouse. On 1 m² of soil, 5-6 plants can be planted.
The fruits ripen together, providing an even yield.
Features of tomato care
- After the primary inflorescence, it is not required to pinch the tomatoes.
- With the appearance of 6-7 brushes, you need to feed the tomatoes with a composition of boric acid and potassium permanganate. Top dressing recipe: 2.8 grams of potassium permanganate and 1 gram of boric acid are added to 10 liters of boiled water.
- Watering and loosening should be regular throughout the growing season.
- In the period of formation from 9 to 12 brushes, tomatoes should be fertilized with mineral complexes.
- With daily addition of organic fertilizers, yields are increased.
Diseases
Cases of diseases affecting these tomatoes are very rare. The variety is resistant to common viruses and bacteria such as:
- tobacco mosaic;
- cladosporiosis;
- fusarium;
- withering;
- rootworm nematodes.
To completely protect the plants from infections and fungi, it is recommended to periodically ventilate the greenhouses. Twice a season, treat tomato plantations with copper products.
Conclusion
A large number of advantages and not identified shortcomings led to the growing popularity of the Krasnaya Arrow variety among gardeners, they increasingly began to be found in their summer cottages. The appeal of tomatoes lies in several key characteristics.:
- This is a huge number of tomatoes (their number can reach 75 pieces on one bush).
- No dependence on the illumination of the landing site.
- Amicable ripening of fruits.
Disease resistance.
