Description of the tomato variety Red Dome, its characteristics and productivity
A gardener, even if he is not a professional, dreams of a good harvest, carefully selecting seeds for planting in the ground. Tomato Red Dome f1 has remained popular for several years. Bred by breeders from Russia. It is a good combination of flavor and size of ripe fruits.
More about the vegetable
Tomato is a hybrid, therefore it has an F1 prefix. As a result of selection, it has absorbed the best characteristics of the variety. Determinant early ripe tomato. From planting the seed to the ripening of the tomatoes, no more than 3 months pass. They are characterized by a powerful stem and a developed root system. It reaches a height of 75–80 cm.
Due to its low growth, it is suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions and in open soil. The characteristics and description of the variety contain another important information about the fruits - yield. For the season from 1 sq. m are collected from 15 to 18 kg. One bush gives at least 3 kg of ripe fruits.
The vegetable has several advantages:
- fruiting;
- large fruit size;
- characteristic tomato flavor;
- long storage period;
- disease resistance;
- lends itself to transportation over long distances.
A few words should be said about diseases. Since the tomato is planted in the soil, it is recommended to monitor the growth and development of the bushes. At this stage, it is important not to miss the onset of the disease; increased caution is observed during the rainy season.
Cool and humid weather promotes the development of fungal diseases that affect tomatoes. This fact is the only drawback when growing tomatoes at the beginning of the season.
Growing a vegetable
Sowing tomatoes for seedlings is carried out in March. The seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 1 to 2 cm. When real leaves appear on the first seedlings, they dive. If the seedlings are strong enough, they are planted in open soil. This period usually falls in mid-April.
As for watering, it is rarely done. Water is poured under the root, trying not to get on the leaves. Fertilizers are applied no more than 5 times per season. A red dome is a tomato that tolerates the hilling and loosening procedure without any problems.
To eliminate the likelihood of late blight, prophylaxis is carried out. The treatment of bushes with special solutions is carried out 3 times. You must wait at least 10 days between spraying. If there is a need for additional protection, more serious means are used to combat diseases and pests.
Due to the short stature of the bushes, it is suitable for growing even in the cold regions of the country.
Cooking applications
A ripe tomato has many chambers. The weight of one fruit reaches 210 g.At the same time, the minimum weight is not less than 160 g. Reviews of satisfied gardeners claim that tomatoes are suitable for preparing a variety of dishes. They will add sour, but at the same time pleasant notes to a fresh dish.
The red dome does not have a tendency to cracking, as it is covered with a dense skin. Thanks to this, the tomato is suitable for preparing canned salads in combination with other vegetables. Great for salting and making homemade ketchup for the winter. If you compare
Red dome with other varieties of tomatoes has a large amount of vitamins and nutrients necessary for the full functioning of the human body.
Tomato is completely unsuitable for making juices and sauces, as it contains an increased amount of dry matter. Large fruits of rich color will delight not only the gardener, but also his entire family. An interesting shape with an elongated nose at the tip will amuse children. Due to the ability to long-term storage, the fruits will delight with taste until the onset of late autumn cold weather.
