Characteristics and description of the Marisha tomato variety, its yield
There are a huge number of different hybrids and varieties of tomatoes. However, the most popular are the early varieties, which include the Marisha tomato. It is recommended to plant such a tomato outdoors, as it is well adapted to extreme conditions and sudden temperature changes.
Short description
Before you start growing this variety, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its characteristic differences from other tomatoes. The characteristics and description of Marisha will help novice gardeners study this variety in more detail.
Marisha refers to early ripe tomatoes that begin to sing three months after planting. It is distinguished by small bushes, the height of which does not exceed 45-50 cm. Thanks to this, the plant does not have to be tied to supports during cultivation.
The bushes are covered with medium green leaves. Over time, the first inflorescence appears above 6-7 leaves. All others are formed in 1-2 sheets. Tomato fruits have a smooth surface and a rounded shape. In an immature state, they are colored green. However, once ripe, their skin turns bright red. The fruits are not very large - each of them weighs about 50-100 g.
However, when grown under optimal conditions, the mass of tomatoes can increase by 20-50 g.
Marisha is distinguished by excellent taste, thanks to which it is often used in cooking. Most often, tomatoes are used for curling preserves and preparing fresh vegetable salads.
It is recommended to plant seeds for growing seedlings in mid-spring. Seedlings should be transplanted into the ground when they are 30 days old. It is not recommended to plant seedlings in the ground too early, so that young seedlings will not suffer from possible night frosts.
Planting seeds
Before you start planting tomatoes, you need to sow seeds and grow seedlings. Seed planting is carried out in several stages.
Preparation of planting material
If before planting the seeds were stored in a cool place for a long time, then they will definitely have to be warmed up. In this case, the temperature should rise gradually. Most often, the seeds are heated on batteries for 2-3 days.
After warming up, the planting material must be soaked. To do this, the tomatoes are wrapped in a small gauze cloth and placed in a container with heated water. It is necessary to soak the seeds for 10-12 hours, and every few hours it is necessary to replace the cooled water.
Soil preparation
In order for the seedlings to grow better, it is recommended to plant them in pre-prepared soil. For this, part of the sand with peat is added to a part of the soil. The resulting mixture is mixed and fertilized with a special nutrient liquid, which includes potassium sulfate, carbamide, superphosphate and 10-12 liters of water.
There is another way to prepare soil for this variety. In this case, in equal proportions, you will have to mix humus with peat and earth. Then 500 g of ash and 50 g of superphosphate are added to the mixture.
Planting seeds
It is recommended to sow tomato seeds in special large boxes. This will allow you to quickly grow a large number of seedlings, which can be transplanted into the garden in the future.
To begin with, a small layer of previously harvested soil is poured into the planting container. Then small grooves are made in the ground, into which the tomatoes will sit. The distance between the grooves should be at least 5 cm.
After all the seeds have been laid in the holes, they should be immediately covered with earth, tamped and watered. Then containers with tomatoes are covered with foil and transferred to a warm and well-lit room for further cultivation.
Planting in the garden
When the seedlings germinate well, they can be transplanted into open ground. It is recommended to do this in the second half of May, when there will be no severe frosts on the street, with which young plants may not be able to cope.
Site selection
When choosing a place to grow a variety of tomatoes, it is necessary to take into account the fact that they do not grow well in areas where eggplant, potatoes or peppers were previously grown. Also, they should not be planted next to these vegetables, as this can lead to infection of the bushes with late blight.
It is best to plant seedlings in places where cabbage, perennial herbs or cucumbers used to grow. In this case, the place should be well lit and protected from gusts of wind.
Landing
To plant tomatoes outdoors, you must first remove the plants from the pots. At the same time, this should be done very carefully so as not to accidentally damage the roots. Then the plant, together with an earthen clod, is placed in the prepared hole. Before planting, a little fertilizer must be added to each well and thoroughly mixed with the soil.
First, the seedlings are laid on their side in the ground and thoroughly watered so that the liquid is well absorbed. This is done in order to strengthen the root system of the bushes. After that, the holes are sprinkled with soil and watered. However, it is not necessary to pour out too much water so that the surface of the ground does not become crusty.
Conclusion
The Marisha tomato is a great variety for people who want to get their first harvest as soon as possible. Before growing it, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the features of this process and read the reviews of people who have already been planting this variety.
