Description of the tomato variety Grouse, its characteristics and cultivation
Fans of high-yielding low-growing tomatoes should definitely pay attention to the hazel grouse when choosing a seed collection. The peculiarity of the variety is that large fruits are formed on a low bush. Are there other benefits of this variety?
Description
Hazel grouse - mid-season determinant tomato variety... The plant is not prone to strong pinching, which eliminates the need for gardeners to pinch.
Characteristics of a large-fruited variety:
- From emergence to the beginning of fruiting, 110–115 days pass.
- The height of the bush varies from 60 to 75 cm.
- The tomatoes are flattened at the top and bottom. The surface of the red fruit is divided into even slices by thin yellow stripes. Due to its color and shape, the vegetable looks like an apple. Fruit weight - 200-300 g.
The crop yield is high: under normal weather conditions and appropriate care, 5-6 fruits are tied on the branch. Tomatoes ripen quickly almost simultaneously. Thanks to active pouring, the fruits simply do not have time to become infected with late blight. Also, unlike many large-fruited varieties, tomatoes are resistant to cracking.
The variety is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. The fruits are used for fresh consumption and for making tomato juice.
Growing features
Caring for tomatoes of the Grouse variety is no different from caring for all subspecies of vegetable crops. In order for the plant to develop normally and eventually give a good harvest, you need to carry out a number of manipulations:
- Sowing. Seeds are sown in a loose, pre-calcined and cooled substrate 50–55 (maximum 60) days before transplanting the seedlings into the ground. It is imperative to observe the sowing time, otherwise the cultivation of seedlings will be useless if the plants overgrow by the date of planting. In order to accelerate the appearance of sprouts on the surface, the container is covered with foil or glass. To avoid moldy soil and damage to the planting material, the shelter is periodically cleaned. As soon as the young plants are one week old, the temperature in the room is set at + 15– + 18 C. At the age of 2 weeks, the temperature is raised to + 22 C.
- Picking. If the germination of seeds is 100% and the interval between shoots is less than the allowable one, the plants that have formed 2-3 leaves are transplanted into separate cups or pulled out. In a permanent place, the tomato seedlings of the variety Grouse are planted at the end of the formation of 5-6 leaves. Experienced gardeners recommend a double transplant, because the manipulation contributes to the formation of many lateral roots. As you know, the more powerful the root system, the better the condition and fertility of the plant.
- Watering. The vegetable crop is not very demanding on moisture, however, the plants need to be watered regularly.It is impossible to allow the soil to dry out strongly, otherwise the description given by the manufacturer will be little similar to reality. After each watering or heavy rain, the soil in the tomato garden is carefully loosened with a hoe.
- Top dressing. Fertilize tomatoes of this variety with a solution of chicken manure and manure, compost. During the growing season, the bushes are pampered with fertilizers 3-4 times.
Reviews about the tomato Grouse are only positive. According to gardeners, tomatoes delight the eye with their original shape and color, and taste buds with a sweet, rich taste.
