Description of the tomato variety Sprint Timer and its characteristics
Tomatoes have long become popular plants in gardeners' beds. Sprint tomatoes are popular among Russian vegetable growers due to their taste and resistance to many diseases.
Variety information
Sprint Timer tomato variety is suitable for cultivation in a greenhouse and open field. General characteristics of the plant:
- Mid-season, berries begin to ripen 120 days after planting the seeds;
- Indeterminate;
- Tall, bush reaches 2 meters;
- Large-fruited;
- Resistant to most nightshade diseases;
- Medium foliage;
- Leaves are light green;
- High yield, up to 16 kilograms of berries per square meter of planting;
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- Not prone to cracking;
- Good keeping quality;
- Possibility of transportation over long distances, without losing the presentation.
Tomato is successfully cultivated in the southern regions of Russia and in places of the temperate climatic zone. Technical data and appearance of fruits:
- Heart-shaped;
- Large size, the weight of one tomato reaches 1 kilogram;
- Fleshy;
- The minimum number of seeds;
- Bright red color;
- Sweet taste;
- Juicy;
- Ribbed;
- Dense;
- Fragrant.
Consumer reviews indicate the good taste of the giant tomato. The ripe berry is suitable for fresh consumption, an ingredient in vegetable salads. Sprint Timer tomatoes are not used for pickling or canning. The fruits can be processed into tomato products. Tomato juice, ketchup, puree and paste are obtained from the berry.
Recommendations for agricultural technology
For the Sprint Timer tomato variety, like most of its relatives, the seedling planting method is preferable. Healthy seedlings are the key to big fruit. At the end of winter, preparatory work begins. Seedling preparation rules:
- Prepare containers with universal soil for tomatoes;
- Maintain a temperature regime of plus 22-25 degrees;
- The depth of planting seeds is 1.5-2 centimeters;
- Moisten the ground after planting, use a spray bottle;
- Provide sprouts with daily lighting for at least 12 hours;
- Regular watering;
- Quench before planting.
IMPORTANT! After the appearance of the first leaves, it is recommended to carry out a pick.
Seedlings are planted in the month of May. The plant shows the best yield at a low planting density, no more than 4 tomatoes should be placed on one meter of land. When planting, you should follow the 50 x 40 cm scheme.Plant care includes:
- Watering;
- Loosening and weeding of the soil;
- Feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, up to 6 times per season;
- Tying with synthetic material and installing supports.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! This summer I discovered the Sprint Timer variety. The plant turned out to be unpretentious. He loves abundant watering and feeding. When growing in a greenhouse, it is imperative to ventilate the room well. The berries, subject to agricultural technology, are very large. I managed to grow berries weighing 700 grams. Delicious and juicy. Recommend!
Katerina Vasilyeva, 45 years old.
Good day to all! If you are a fan of large-fruited tomatoes, I advise you to try the Sprint Timer variety. The plant tolerates temperature extremes well, is unpretentious and resistant to many diseases. The fruits are fleshy and sweet, weighing up to 1 kilogram.
Natalia Polikarpova, 56 years old.
