Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Schelkovsky early
The Schelkovsky early tomatoes are the result of the painstaking work of Soviet breeders. This variety belongs to the early maturing or, as many gardeners note, the hyper-early. "Shchelkovsky early" differs from many other varieties in its very high rate of maturation. From the moment the first shoots appear in your home, until the formation of the first fruits, it takes from 80 to 90 days.
Content
Many people point out that "Shchelkovsky early" is perfect for beginner gardeners who are not ready to spend a lot of time and their own energy on growing tomatoes. High yields are also a feature of this variety. "Shchelkovsky early" is absolutely unpretentious and feels good in the climates of the entire Russian Federation. The latter is especially pleasing for gardeners who live in regions where sunny weather is not something common and normal, for example, in the Leningrad region.
The taste is also pleasing. "Schelkovsky early" is well suited for all types of dishes:
- Salads as well as raw consumption;
- All possible dishes, the recipe of which includes a tomato;
- All acceptable types of canning.
The main disadvantage of this tomato is its complete inability to long-term storage. Professional gardeners recommend that you immediately start up what you do not have time or do not want to eat for processing. This characteristic will not greatly please the entrepreneur farmer.
Brief characteristics and description of the Schelkovsky early tomato variety - an ultra-early ripening, unpretentious tomato, which will also delight you with its rich harvests. On the Internet you can find a variety of, but at the same time, positive reviews about this tomato.
Appearance
The Shchelkovsky early bush is distinguished by its low growth. It is only 30 to 40 centimeters long. The stems are quite thin. The leaves are small and light green in color. Fruits in the ripening stage are bright red and round in shape. The size of the berries cannot be called large. The maximum weight is only 60 grams. The skin is smooth. The pulp is firm and also fleshy. The amount of seeds in the pulp is average.
How to grow
As mentioned above, this variety is distinguished by its own low growth. This allows you to grow it in any conditions:
- Outdoors;
- In greenhouse conditions;
- On the balcony at home.
The latter is especially pleasing to those who have the need to eat fresh vegetables all year round, as well as those who do not have their own plot outside the city. Despite its low growth, the bush requires a garter, as already mentioned above, the stems are quite thin and may not support the weight of the fruit.The unpretentiousness of the variety allows you not to worry too much about it in short periods of cold snaps. This is especially pleasing in the early stages of ripening. But if your site is located in server latitudes, then it is highly recommended to grow it in greenhouse conditions.
Among other things, the bushes of this variety have an extremely high resistance to all kinds of diseases. This tomato is not afraid of any fungal or viral diseases. Even the scourge of many varieties of tomatoes - late blight will not be something for a gardener to be afraid of. But, despite the full strength of the immunity of the Schelkovsky early tomato, it is still required to carry out standard preventive measures in order to reduce the likelihood of infection and death to zero.
The best time to start sowing is mid-March. The sowing depth is one and a half to two centimeters. The optimal temperature for ripening is considered to be the range from twenty to twenty-five degrees, but if this is not possible, then a temperature of fifteen degrees is also suitable.
By the time the sprouted bushes are planted in the ground, it should take from fifty to sixty days. Despite the fact that the Schelkovsky early variety is distinguished by its own unpretentiousness, it should be grown in greenhouse conditions. One of the main conditions for a rich harvest is maintaining a high temperature.
It should also be borne in mind that these tomatoes are very fond of water. Gardeners who have already grown "Shchelkovsky early" on their plots are advised to water the bushes either in the early morning or late at night after sunset. It is necessary to weed and loosen the soil after each watering. It should be planted to a depth of about ten centimeters. The optimum distance between seedlings is half a meter.
