Characteristics and description of the variety Tomato Sparks of Flame
The Spark of Flame tomato got its name because of the visual similarity of its shape with the tongue of the raging elements. In addition, the delicate skin, hiding the juicy filling, is painted in fiery stripes of deep orange color.
The original appearance of the tomato is not the only advantage of an interesting variety, tall slender stems surprise with yield, numerous fruits - with a memorable taste, ideally emphasizing the taste characteristics of any culinary masterpiece.
Brief description, unique features of the variety
If you briefly describe the variety of bright tomatoes, focusing on the most important criteria for experienced summer residents, then the following components of the brief characteristics of the Spark of Flame tomatoes should be highlighted:
- high productivity;
- unlimited growth;
- medium late grade.
Dense fruits of oval-shaped tomatoes with a pointed tip, have a small amount of seeds inside, rich red prevails in color, orange veins cover the skin with a thin mesh. The skin is firm, not tough.
Some features that distinguish the "fiery" variety of tomatoes from other residents of summer cottages:
- Tomatoes are grown in film greenhouses, they need regular garters and shaping.
- The standard weight of one ripe tomato is approximately 150 g, the length does not exceed 15 cm.
- The compactness of the product, its taste advantages, are ideal for whole canning.
- Pinning is necessary, extra shoots are removed without regret. Leaving 1-2 stems, the summer resident should be prepared that the Spark of Flame will bring a "fiery" harvest.
- The plant's endurance allows it to withstand tomato diseases, not succumb to climatic changes.
- The powerful root system of a tomato requires freedom, so tender shoots should be planted at a considerable distance from each other (no more than 4 seedlings per square meter).
The beauty of ripe fruits is obvious, their taste is perfect for any culinary idea. The positive description of the variety is overshadowed by the obvious difficulties of care, which novice gardeners may not be able to cope with.
Basic rules for growing
The Spark of Flame tomato is a tall variety, the stem grows up to two meters, each thin twig needs close attention from the gardener. Those who decide to plant a bright tomato variety should know that:
- Sowing neat seeds for seedlings occurs 2 months before the official resettlement of green shoots in the greenhouse.
- Before the sowing procedure, you should additionally fertilize the soil, for example, with ash or high-quality humus.
- Sprouts can be replanted with the first warming (as soon as the soil warms up to 13-17 degrees).
- Bushes need free space, the distance between shoots should be more than 35 cm.
Some tips and tricks that will help novice summer residents grow stunning tomato bushes with armfuls of juicy fruits:
- the plant needs regular weeding, abundant watering with liquid at room temperature.
- It is better to ventilate the greenhouse regularly, tomatoes are sensitive to air quality.
- we must not forget about the necessary fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
Fertilizer selection is often a challenge for those who have never planted tomatoes before. Tomatoes of the bright variety Spark Flame can be fed with complex mixtures.
The best fertilizers for tomatoes
Numerous reviews of experienced summer residents conceal not only photos, impressions of taste, the growing process, but also advice. Among the fertilizers that clearly improve the quality of plant growth:
- Yara Vila;
- Planton P;
- Actiwin;
- Agro Nova.
The "folk" methods of fertilizing tomatoes, including bird manure, wood ash, tincture of nettle and wormwood, are also successfully exploited. We must not forget about potash fertilizers, which significantly increase the chlorine content in the soil.