Description of the tomato variety Ermak F1, features of cultivation and care
Late cultivar tomato Ermak F1 is a fruitful cultivar, undemanding to care. Summer residents appreciate it for its resistance to diseases and excellent marketability.
Ermak cultivar criteria
A detailed description is needed by the vegetable grower in order to avoid mistakes during cultivation, to correctly position the plant on the site and comply with all care requirements.
Plant:
- Weakly obscene.
- Determinant.
- Up to 55 cm high.
- Ovaries 5-6 pcs.
- Ripens in 135-139 days.
Tomato:
- Shape: rounded oval.
- Color: orange-red.
- Weight: 65-75 g.
- Cameras: 3-5 pcs.
- The density is high.
- The skin is rough.
- High degree of transportability.
- Long shelf life.
A detailed description of the tomato hybrid enables the summer resident to make the right decision.
Growing methods
The hybrid Ermak is planted in 2 ways: direct sowing into the ground and seedling. Summer residents recommend the second method. Because, in this case, the harvest is expected 15-20 days earlier.
Seeds are sown 2 months in advance. Be sure to dive the plants in the phase of appearance of 2 true leaves. The seedlings must be well looked after if in the future the summer resident wants to receive the declared harvest volume.
To do this, observe the temperature regime for the first days + 15-17 ⁰С, then + 20-22 ⁰С. Daylight hours, for the normal development of plants, is 14-16 hours, with a lack of sunlight, special lighting devices are installed.
It is necessary to feed the plants with growth stimulants or complex fertilizers of a mineral composition.
Plants should be hardened before transferring to a permanent place. To do this, Ermak tomatoes are taken out into the open air. 1 day for 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing the time, reaching 8 hours. 4-6 plants per 1 m are placed in the ground2.
Culture care
There is nothing difficult in caring for tomatoes. The Ermak variety does not require bandages, formation, too. The main conditions are compliance with watering and fertilizing standards. Watered in the evening with warm water. Gardeners recommend installing drip irrigation, so the moisture goes directly to the roots.
They are fed with organic matter or complex mineral fertilizers. Alternating them with each other, fertilize at least 3 times. The first time is 7-10 days after transplanting, then during flowering and fruiting.
Loosening the soil will provide oxygen to the roots and retain moisture in the soil longer. Removing weeds will retain most of the nutrients in the soil and help prevent disease and pest attacks.
Application and yield of the variety
A characteristic feature of the variety is the versatility of its use. Preparation of fresh salads, canning, all types of processing, drying and other ways of using the vegetable.
The yield of the variety is 4.5-7.5 kg from 1 m2... Subject to all requirements for planting and care.
Positive properties of the Ermak variety
The characteristics of the variety are good and bad. To appreciate the variety, the gardener assesses the pros and cons. This plays a key role in deciding whether to grow a crop on the site or not.
Advantages:
- Ripens amicably.
- Suitable for one-time cleaning.
- The fruits are strong, easy to transport and retain their presentation.
- Tolerant to heat, drought, poor illumination of the site.
- Versatile in application.
- Resistant to late blight, septoria.
Disadvantages:
- There is no way to collect seeds yourself.
- Afraid of dropping temperatures.
To evaluate the Ermak variety, summer residents are advised to grow several plants for testing, and the gardener himself to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the culture.
The opinion of summer residents regarding Ermak tomatoes
Having positive reviews works better than the most thoughtful advertising from a manufacturer. The vegetable grower trusts the gardeners most of all.
Valentina Georgievna: “I planted Ermak on the advice of a friend. I didn’t regret it. The tomatoes taste excellent, the hybrid is unpretentious, disease-resistant. I like it very much, I will continue to grow further. "
The versatility of Ermak tomatoes makes the hybrid popular among housewives and summer residents.
