A variety of varieties of tomatoes is amazing.
"Flush" - quite a new type of group for our gardeners "Flashen" Tomatoes, a description of the variety, and the subtleties of its cultivation, we consider in the article.
Appearance and description of the variety
Tomato "Flash" is easily recognizable by a tall bush of indeterminate type, which reaches a height of 2 meters, and berries of the original form. The name of the variety was due to the similarity of the configuration of the fruit with the bottle, this is how it is translated from German.
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Fruit Characteristic
The ripening period of tomato "Flashen" is average, yield is high. Fruits of medium size, 40-60 g, 6-8 cm long, are collected on a bush in large brushes. The elongated berries resemble sweet pepper pods or fingers. Ripe fruits are glossy, red.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Tomato varieties "Flashen", as described has the following advantages:
- resistance to late blight;
- high yield;
- small amount of green mass;
- long, before the first frost, fruiting;
- compact fetus size;
- pulpiness and a small amount of seeds;
- sweet taste;
- original decorative appearance.
Did you know? European gardeners of 16-17 centuries grew tomatoes as an ornamental plant.Flashenomathen It is recommended to grow both in the greenhouse, tons of ac and on the open ground.
At the same time, there are some drawbacks: because of the large size of the bush, it must be tied up and stepson, without a quality support, the bush may break under the weight of the fruit, the plants are vulnerable to apical rot.
Agrotechnology
Flaschentomaten grown according to the classical scheme. In the southern regions, mid-ripe tomatoes are sown on seedlings for the first 3 weeks of March, and in mid-latitudes from March 20 to April 10-12.
In the status of seedlings, tomatoes spend 6-9 weeks, after which the seedlings are planted in a permanent place. The harvest begins to ripen at 95-105 days.
Seed preparation, planting seeds and care for them
Seeds should be the correct form, free of defects and stains, they are sown dry or after soaking.
Soaking is preferable if it is a question of expensive sowing material as shoots should not be thinned. The process is carried out in a warm place, in a shallow container, on a wet napkin, covered with a lid. Seeds are placed there for 10-20 hours, for swelling, then planted 1 seed in the ground. The use of ready-made substrates will eliminate the need to independently mix the humus and turf soil with additives for looseness and disinfect the soil.
Important! For growing seedlings, some gardeners recommend using peat tablets and a coconut substrate.The swollen seeds are sown in a wide tank with a depth of 10-12 cm and buried by 1 cm, sprinkling with earth, at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other. Cover with foil or transparent cover. The soil is moistened by spraying, the seedlings are put in a warm, but not hot place with good lighting. The optimum air temperature is 22-24 ° C. Avoid excessive watering of seeds and stagnation of air when using the shelter. After the emergence of shoots, on day 7, the temperature can be reduced to 18-19 ° C and alternate between warmer and cooler periods every 7-8 days. This technique will harden shoots.
Picks are carried out in phase 2 of these leaves, the Flyastenomato tomato is a tall variety, and seedlings are transplanted to individual containers and up to 30% of the root length is removed. This technique stimulates the development of the root system.
Seedling and planting in the ground
For removal of seedlings at home are suitable plastic cups, with a volume of 450-500 ml, filled with soil.
Water the seedlings with distilled water at room temperature, not allowing waterlogging.
For hardening seedlings, for 14-12 days before planting in open ground lower the temperature to 15-16 ° C, for a week - seedlings are carried out every day on the balcony, increasing the time spent in the open air from 4 to 24 hours. Signs of readiness to disembark at a permanent place:
- formed stem, thickened, no longer than 30 cm;
- there is at least 1 flower brush;
- formed internodes.
Important! Seedlings are sensitive to frost, planting in open ground is carried out when this risk can be eliminated.For planting choose places:
- well lit;
- protected from the wind;
- with the ability to establish a strong support for tall bush.
- neutral or slightly acidic PH;
- lightness, good breathability;
- fertility.
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Care and watering
Feature of the variety - a long stem and large clusters with fruits, so the bushes need a strong high (up to 2 m) support and reliable garter. Stakes or trellis are used as support. They are located 10-12 cm from the bush on the west or north side. When tying, make sure that the stem is not overtightened. The culture is grown in 1 or 2 stems, leaving no more than 5 stepsons.
Important! Stepsons are removed in dry weather, starting with healthy plants. Shrubs with signs of disease should be sawn through the day, so that the infection does not get into the fresh wounds of healthy bushes.Tomatoes moisture-loving but the amount of watering needs to be adjusted according to the weather. In cool, wet weather, watering is minimal; on hot and dry, it is done every 2-3 days. Falling ovary and flowers - a sign of lack of moisture.
Pests and diseases
Tomato Flashen resistant to diseases of tomatoes, while for prevention is recommended to treat before planting seeds, soil, plants during the growing season antifungal and antiviral drugs. Prevention is especially important, since in a number of viral diseases - mosaic, bacterial wilt, stem necrosis, the affected bushes simply destroy.
Water the tomatoes only warm water. Watering with cold water leads to a number of fungal diseases, for example, clodosporia - olive spot. With an increase in dampness, favorable conditions are created for fungal infections; therefore, it is important to control soil moisture.
Vertex rot to which fruits are exposed is the result of irregular watering and lack of calcium. Supplementing calcium supplements stops the deterioration of the fruit.
Conditions for maximum fructification
Need timely watering in sufficient volume, fertilizer and biostimulants containing calcium. In this case, chemical preparations are used 50-60 days before the first harvest.
Regular loosening of the soil improves breathability, regulates moisture. Removing weeds also increases yields.
Fruit use
Tomatoes "Flashen" - a universal variety, thanks such virtues of fruit as:
- small sizes;
- exotic form;
- well stored after plucking from the bush;
- durable skin that does not burst from hot marinades;
- pulpiness, small amount of seeds;
- pleasant, pronounced taste and aroma.
Did you know? The world's largest tomato grown in Wisconsin in the United States. He weighed 2.9 kg.Fresh tomato "Flyash" is also used in salads, side dishes and for decorative serving.
Grade deservedly referred to the best, without a doubt, it will become one of the most popular and beloved vegetable growers.