Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Alyoshka F1 and the nuances of agricultural technology
Every vegetable grower has his own favorite varieties of tomatoes, let's talk about Alyoshka tomato - not the most whimsical, but a productive early variety. It should be said that tomatoes are an unpretentious culture, so tomatoes can be planted in the country. Having tried his hand at growing tomatoes at least once, the gardener will no longer be able to resist the temptation to plant tomatoes again next year.
Short description
Recommended for early harvest in greenhouses and open beds. Tomatoes of this variety are good for adding to salads, for pickling. Alyoshka is an early ripe tomato variety: it will take about 95 days to get a harvest. The plant is determinate, about 120 cm high. The bushes are quite powerful, tall, they definitely need to be tied to a support. The sheets are large, green. The peduncle has an articulation.
The fruit is round, bright red in color, weighing 250 grams. The tomatoes are very juicy and delicious. Productivity in greenhouse conditions is 14 kilograms per square meter. This variety was recently bred, but the quality of tomatoes has already been appreciated by many gardeners. Reviews about the tomato Alyoshka F1 say that the fruits are best consumed fresh.
Where and how to plant
A light soil is suitable for a tomato of this variety; it is necessary to sow seeds for seedlings in March. Before planting, the seeds should be treated with potassium permanganate. A pick is made when two true leaves appear. Fertilizing seedlings with fertilizer is performed 3 times.
It is recommended to temper it a week before planting seedlings. To do this, in April, tomatoes must be planted at the age of 60 days in a heated greenhouse. Since tomatoes are tall, they must be tied to horizontal trellises. In the future, the plant needs to be watered systematically.
This variety is grown by seedlings, the seeds are bought in the store. The soil must be light - if possible, purchase soil from the store. The greatest return from Alyoshka can be obtained if a tomato is grown on loamy soil.
Pros and cons of the variety
The pluses of Alyosha include the following signs:
- disease resistance;
- excellent productivity;
- long fruiting time.
There are also disadvantages:
- with an unfavorable season, Alyoshka F1 will not give a lot of harvest;
- the variety needs a lot of sunlight;
- quickly responds to mistakes made during planting and leaving.
Planting and sowing rules
Seeds should be sown at the end of May, so that when the seedlings are moved into the ground, the soil is already warmed up. Be sure to spill soil before planting.The seeds must be planted in wooden boxes and sprinkled with a special soil composition.
Next, the containers are covered with foil and placed in a warm place. When the first shoots appear, the container should be placed on the windowsill so that the plants receive sunlight. If daylight is not enough, it is necessary to arrange additional lighting with a lamp. Seedlings need to be watered and loosened, fed with various fertilizers. After the appearance of the second leaf, a pick is made into cups.
Transfer to soil
The formed seedlings are moved into open ground at the set time. By this time, the sprouts should already have real leaves. For planting, the soil is prepared in advance - they mix manure, sand, fertilizer.
It is recommended to plant tomatoes at a distance of sixty centimeters from each other. To provide tomatoes with fresh air and light, it is recommended to form bushes into one or two stems. Growing tomatoes, of course, is a laborious process, but the result of the work can be seen in three months.
Post-transplant care
If you neglect the basic rules of care, tomatoes will hurt a lot, the fruits will be of poor quality. It is recommended to loosen and mulch the top layer of earth on the ridge more often. If you have ever tried to grow the Matryoshka variety, you will feel the difference. Alyoshka's tomatoes are not as whimsical as Matryoshka, it is enough to water them in a timely manner and remove weeds.
It is desirable to carry out top dressing regularly. Use humus or manure. If you decide to grow tomatoes in the open air, in the first days after transplanting at night, cover them with plastic. Water constantly, but in moderation, so that the plant is not flooded.
Diseases
The main problems of these tomatoes:
- late blight;
- aphid;
- Colorado beetle;
- whitefly.
In the form of preventive measures, the bushes must be treated with specialized compounds in order to protect tomatoes from late blight.
Plants should be systematically inspected for the presence of the Colorado potato beetle. Its larvae are capable of destroying tomatoes. You can get rid of other parasites in the beds with the help of wood ash, sprinkling it on the plants.
Harvesting
Harvesting begins in late August - early September. These tomatoes are not stored fresh for a long time, therefore, it is recommended to process the crop. If you want to eat fresh tomatoes as long as possible, they can slightly extend their "life". For this, the harvest box must be placed in a dark, cool place. Taste depends on the care and composition of the soil.
Many gardeners use one effective technique - they remove the foliage over the resulting fruits. Such a measure accelerates the ripening of the crop. The Alyoshka variety is preferred by those gardeners who like to tinker with large hybrids. You can cultivate this variety in any region, only you need to fulfill the above requirements. It should be remembered that Alyoshka's harvest is unstable.
