Description of the tomato variety Atol, its characteristics and yield
The low-growing tomato Atol belongs to the early varieties, high-yielding, is distinguished by smooth, bright red fruits of a round shape. Designed for outdoor cultivation.
Description of the variety
The growing season from planting seedlings to harvesting the first harvest is 65–70 days. On a compact bush, 70–90 cm high, fruits weighing 100–110 g are placed. The plant is resistant to late blight, does not require special care rules. The fruits are used fresh, for processing and preservation.
A short, determinate variety with lodging stems, it has fleshy and tasty fruits that retain marketability for a long time. The description suggests that the tomatoes are dense, easily detached from the stalk.
Main characteristics:
- early variety;
- the purpose is universal;
- sowing seeds for seedlings in March;
- planting seedlings in the ground in May;
- harvesting from July to September.
Tomatoes are bred by Polish breeders. They are rich in malic, citric and oxalic acids. They contain many vitamins such as B1, B2, B5, B6, A, E, as well as iron, phosphorus, potassium and iodine. They are used in open and protected ground.
Planting seeds and planting seedlings
Tomatoes are grown in a seedling or non-seedling way. Seeds are sown at the end of February, at 1–1.5 g / m², indoors. Planting takes place at the end of May, according to the 70x50 cm scheme. It is important to ensure that the tomatoes receive light for at least 10 hours a day.
Seeds are sown in cassettes or special boxes for seedlings. At a constant temperature of 20-22 ° C, the first seedlings of the variety appear on the 6-7th day. After the appearance of the second pair of true leaves, the seedlings dive and each plant is transplanted into a separate container. If the landing is carried out in open ground, you need to make a shelter from plastic wrap and spunbond.
During the growth period, the seedlings require constant feeding, for this, mineral and organic fertilizers are used. When ready-made seedlings are planted in the field, it will not hurt to add complex fertilizers and rotted manure to the hole.
In order to increase the yield, it is required to change the location of the beds every year. Planting is best done in good weather, as a sudden change in temperature can negatively affect the seedlings.
Consumer reviews
Gardeners note that the Atol variety bears excellent fruit, regardless of the weather. The fruits ripen early, when compared with other varieties, the yield is decent.
Reviews say that the tomato is not capricious, it tolerates cold well. Care is normal, common for the growing area.
The characteristics of the plants fully correspond to the description on the package.Early and good variety with low bushes with many sweet fruits. Delicious fresh tomatoes are a real delight, they are also suitable for preservation.
With frequent consumption of tomatoes, immunity is strengthened, cholesterol in the blood decreases, the work of the heart and the digestive system improves. Due to their low calorie content, tomatoes improve metabolism and promote weight loss.