Description of the tomato variety Flag, its characteristics and productivity
Early Tomato Flag is adapted to unfavorable climatic conditions, since Siberian breeders were engaged in breeding the variety. Thanks to their work, the owners of summer cottages have the opportunity to grow sweet and tasty tomatoes that decorate any table, are suitable for salads, sauces, canning and pickling.
The fruits of tomatoes are considered one of the healthiest foods that are grown on different continents. Fresh tomatoes are rich not only in nutrients, but also in antioxidants, trace elements, vitamins that prevent the development of many diseases.
Tomato characteristic
The checkbox refers to determinant tomato varieties... In the greenhouse, the bush reaches 1.5 m in height, in open soil it grows only up to a meter. Shoots stop growing with a brush, of which up to 5 pieces are formed. On each, about 8 fruits are tied, characterized by:
- rounded shape;
- dense and smooth skin;
- saturated red;
- sweet taste.
Each tomato is decorated with a small spout on top, weighs about 150 g. Tomatoes do not crack, do not lose their presentation during transportation, which is one of the important characteristics for farmers. From 1 sq. meter of land ripens up to 6 kg of fruit. The first tomato is picked 85–90 days after planting in the garden.
The advantages of the Flask variety include:
- amicable return of fruits;
- early maturation;
- high productivity.
The stem stops growing when 5 brushes appear, so the amount of work on the formation of bushes is reduced.
Seedling preparation
Seeds of the Flask variety should be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or Fitosporin-M for 15–20 minutes before laying in the ground. After that, place in a growth stimulant. Sowing for seedlings is done 50 days or 2 months before growing in the garden. The container is covered with foil and placed in a warm place.
When the leaves appear, the roots and stems of the bushes are moved into separate cups, the earth is added and after 3 days they are rearranged to the place where the sunlight enters. Tomatoes are fed and watered. Tomato seeds are produced by Sady Sibiri and are sold in colorful bags.
How is the soil prepared?
Before preparing the bed, the soil must be treated with a solution of copper sulfate at the rate of 1.5 liters per 10 liters of water.
The soil is fed with 3 buckets of organic matter in the form of peat, manure, sawdust. All substances are taken in the same proportion, mixed with 2 tablespoons of superphosphate and ash.
A place for the garden where the tomato will grow Checkbox, should be located on the sunny side, where strong winds do not fall. Tomatoes are not grown in areas where groundwater approaches the surface.The best predecessors for culture are called:
- beans and beans;
- carrots and beets;
- greens and herbs.
Seedlings of early varieties are sent to the garden bed when it has a height of at least 20 cm and 7 leaves. In Russia, this has been done since May 15. Three bushes are placed on a square meter, 50 cm are left between the rows.
Tomato holes are dug on a shovel bayonet, watered with water. The seedling root, together with the soil, is deepened into the ground, covered with soil, compost, and compacted well. The bed is covered with foil for several days. When the tomato bushes take root, the stem is spud 12 centimeters, which improves the development of roots, enriches the soil with oxygen.
Tomato care
Shape a tomato bush The checkbox is simple. It is necessary to tie the stems to the trellis, remove unnecessary stepsons. Determinant varieties require enhanced fertilization with mineral fertilizers, since the brushes are formed quite often. Tomato care includes:
- moisturizing;
- hilling;
- weeding;
- protection from diseases and pests.
Residents of many regions of the country prefer the early Flag variety. The description of the main characteristics of the tomato attracted both summer residents and farmers, because everyone wants to collect sweet and aromatic tomatoes faster.
