Description and characteristics of the ultra-early variety of Raja tomato
At present, with the development of very early varieties, the opportunity has arisen grow tomatoes in open ground, even in the north. One of these "newbies" is the Raj tomato. Red semi-determinant of Russian selection with a very early ripening period.
Fruit characteristics
Rajah large-fruited tomato. Fruits are oval, similar to a large dark red plum, weighing up to 300 grams. Sweet, fleshy, almost seedless. High taste for such an early variety. Suitable for salads and canning, cooking tomatoes, sauces.
Reviews of gardeners about these tomatoes are extremely positive. Tomatoes grow in large bunches, 5-7 fruits each, look beautiful on the bush and on the table. They are resistant to cracking, but it is better not to break the watering regime. Transportability is average. Plucked green ripens well.
Variety properties
Raj tomatoes are semi-determinate type. The ripening period is 85-95 days, which allows it to be cultivated in the conditions of the northwest of Russia. Mainly grown outdoors, but suitable for greenhouses. The bush is powerful, grows from 1 to 1.5 meters in height, spreading. Requires formation. Very decent yield - from 3-4 kg per bush. Resistant to fungal viral diseases, does not require prophylactic fungicide treatments. The resistance of the variety to late blight requires additional research.
Growing features
Seedlings should be grown in the classical way. Sowing seeds in boxes with a peat mixture 2 months before the ground. Then, when 2-3 true leaves appear, pick into separate containers. Landing according to the weather situation. After picking - planting, water the seedlings with the addition of root formation stimulants.
This will speed up rooting, a developed root system will allow a powerful plant to form and get the maximum yield.
The scheme for planting tomatoes 60 x 40 - between rows 60 cm, interval in a row 40. If you plant more than three pieces per square meter, the plants will create an impenetrable forest. Watering should be done in the evening, 2-3 hours before sunset. The tomato does not like excess moisture, drying out of the earth is also unacceptable.
Top dressing
General description of the circuit feeding tomatoes following. It is best to use ready-made fertilizer mixtures. During the growth period - with an increased percentage of nitrogen, flowering - phosphorus, fruit development - potassium. Lack of potassium will significantly affect the ripening period, the quality of tomatoes. Give calcium nitrate periodically without mixing it with other drugs. Top dressing of Raj tomatoes should be combined with planned watering.Do not forget about foliar feeding on the sheet, compositions containing boron, manganese, magnesium and iron.
Bush formation
Raja tomatoes are semi-determinant, however, they require pinching, garter, otherwise there will be a lot of ovaries, but the fruits will not have time to fill and ripen. Formed by double-barreled. All other stepsons are removed. Upon the appearance of 5-7 fruit brushes, the plant is pinched - the crown is removed.
Due to the high yield, a high-quality trellis tie or powerful stakes are required. This operation should be started within 2 weeks after planting, before the tomatoes "lay" on the ground. Check the growth of the bushes at least once every 7 days, fix with new loops.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Raja is a tomato with an excellent characteristic, it has many advantages:
- early ripening;
- good marketable, nutritional quality of tomatoes;
- beauty;
- high productivity;
- resistance to most diseases;
- grown in closed - open ground.
Reviews on the Internet are positive:
Kseniya:
“I have been planting for the second year, I am very happy. Large, tasty, fleshy. "
The geography of reviews is impressive - from the Primorsky Territory to the Leningrad Region, Kaliningrad.
The disadvantages of the variety include:
- pinching, pinching is necessary.
- very picky about the quality of the garter.
