Description of the tomato variety Shasta, growing and caring for the plant
Gardeners have already appreciated the hybrid tomato Shasta f1 for the early ripening of the fruit. Its manufacturer is the American firm "Innova Seeds". At the moment, these tomatoes are the earliest ripe in the world - only 90 days pass from planting seeds in the ground to obtaining ripe fruits. The rest of the characteristics of the hybrid are described below.
Description of the bush and fruit
The type is determinant, the growth of an adult plant is only 80 centimeters, therefore it is recommended to grow in open areas. A powerful bush with many ovaries. The hybrid is produced for professional cultivation in large areas. The fruits are used for processing, sale and fresh consumption.
Description of fruits:
- Ripe Shasta tomatoes weigh on average from 65 to 85 grams.
- Fruits are even, rounded.
- On the bushes, berries of almost the same size ripen, ideal for whole-fruited pickling and sale.
When ripe, the tomato has a scarlet color. The pulp contains a large amount of dry matter. The taste is tomato, sweet, with sourness; tomatoes are ideal for obtaining tomato paste and juice.
Positive qualities of tomato
The key positive qualities of a hybrid include:
- early and friendly ripening of fruits;
- high quality and identical tomatoes;
- good marketability and transportability;
- the possibility of growing in large areas;
- the hybrid is ideal for canning with whole fruits (does not crack);
- resistant to fusarium and verticillium.
Planting, growing and caring for plants
Due to their low growth and early ripening of fruits, tomatoes are planted with seeds in the main place without preliminary production of seedlings.
Seeds are planted at a distance of 50 centimeters from each other, several pieces in one hole, before germination, the beds are covered with a film. The first landing in different regions is different, while the air temperature during the day should be kept within 20-24 degrees, and at night from 16 and above.
To obtain high-quality fruits, the soil is fed with organic fertilizers before sowing. Watering as needed during dry summer. If there are a lot of tomatoes on the bush, the plant should be tied up. In a gust of wind, the stem will break under the weight. The density of the fruit shell and amicable ripening make it possible to harvest plantations mechanically. The hybrid does not require pinching and pruning of leaves, so the description of plant care is reduced to a minimum:
- weeding;
- fertilizer;
- loosening the soil;
- fungicide treatment.
What if the plants are infected with fungus? Remove affected areas immediately and treat remaining bushes with chemicals.This will stop the growth of fungi in the garden and save the tomato plantation.
The following fungicides are suitable for processing, reviews of which are positive:
- Fitosporin.
- Gamair.
- Ridomil Gold.
- Thanos.
- Famoksadon.
- Acrobat.
Before using chemicals, you need to determine the type of disease and apply the appropriate drug for this disease. It is necessary to disinfect the beds with tomatoes strictly according to the instructions.
A slight deviation in the dosage of the drug in one direction or another can be detrimental or ineffective for plants.
A prerequisite for treatment with drugs is safety measures. It is necessary to carry out manipulations in a protective suit, mask, gloves and a headdress. After finishing, wash your hands, face and body with soap. Wash all things with powder.
With proper cultivation, the variety will delight its owner with a friendly and high-quality tomato harvest.
