Description of the variety of tomato Natali, features of cultivation and care
Tomato Natalie was the result of selection in Altai, due to the climatic conditions of which the variety has unique characteristics. Today the new plant variety is included in the register of the West Siberian region and is intended for cultivation in the open field.
The characteristic refers the variety of Siberian selection to the type of determinant plants of the average ripening period. The seeds are sold in standard paper bags, each with a description and information about the cultivation characteristics. Shoots reach a height of 100 to 110 cm and have small, dark green leaves. The bushes are characterized by an intermediate inflorescence, have a stalk with an articulation.
Tomatoes can be used fresh, but gardeners' reviews speak of the excellent qualities of the product when canning. The fruit is ideal for use in whole fruit preserves.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits have a cylindrical shape and a beautiful appearance. The surface of the tomato is absolutely smooth; fruit defects are practically not observed. A distinctive feature is the rich bright color of ripe tomatoes.
The average weight of one vegetable varies from 75 to 110 grams. The fruits have excellent taste characteristics, do not crack at the time of full ripening and when preserved.
Description of the advantages of the new tomato variety:
- good taste characteristics;
- the ability to long-term storage with preservation of taste characteristics, the period of which can reach 20 days;
- preservation of aesthetics during transportation;
- quality of amicable ripening;
- the ability to preserve taste during canning, high quality salting.
From one hectare, farms receive yields ranging from 180 to 360 centners of vegetables. The yield of fruits with a proper presentation reaches 93%.
Features of growing and care
The recommended planting month is March-April. The sowing time of planting material for seedlings is determined in such a way that from 50 to 60 days pass before the planned planting in open ground. When disembarking at a permanent growing place at 1 m2 put no more than 5 tomato bushes. The variety responds well to a sufficient level of watering, fertilizing with fertilizers and complex preparations.
Sowing is carried out according to traditional agricultural techniques, for which the soil is prepared in advance. Manufacturers do processing during packaging, so no additional processing is required before work.
Shoots dive when the plant reaches 1 or 2 leaves. 10 days before the date of the planned planting in open ground, the seedlings are subjected to a hardening procedure.The recommended time for disembarkation is from mid-May to early June. It is possible to plant seedlings in open ground only after the threat of frost has been completely passed. Planting is carried out according to the scheme 50 by 60 cm.
During the growing period, it is recommended to feed tomato bushes with complex preparations. The plant does not require increased attention, care consists in periodic watering and fertilizing, for the growth of bushes it is recommended to loosen the soil and carry out hilling.
