With the beginning of the warm period of the year, every gardener begins to think about what sort of plant he or she should buy for planting. The annual selection affects tomatoes. And this is not surprising, because everyone wants to get a tasty and bountiful harvest, prepare reserves for the winter and hit everyone with curious hybrids. Today we will tell about the Supermodel variety that has become popular recently.
Variety description
"Supermodel" - medium early variety. From the moment the seeds are planted to the first harvest, 100-120 days pass. This tomato is a determinant (limited growth) stem plant that grows in a small dense shrub of about 60-80 cm. The leaves are dark green, small.
Important! It feels great in unprotected soil and is one of the best among stunted tomatoes.
"Supermodel" unpretentious and well tolerated diseases such as brown spot.
Many gardeners note such positive aspects of the variety:
- good adaptability to any cultivation conditions;
- unpretentiousness and good immunity;
- tasty, smooth, even fruits that do not lose shape when salting;
- good transportability.
The main advantage that “Supermodel” stands out against the rest of the tomatoes is that its fruits are not very large and do not crack. Among the shortcomings note the low yield, capriciousness to light, the need for regular weeding and fertilizer.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The fruits of "Supermodel" are elongated, similar to icicles, up to 10-15 cm in length, weighing up to 100-120 g. A lot of tomatoes are placed in cans when canning. The color of the tomatoes is deep pink. Peel - smooth, thin. The flesh is uniform, rather dense. Seed contains a little, seed compartments are small, only 2-3 per fruit.
Check out the description and agrotechnics of growing such medium early tomato varieties as Olesya, Palenko, Sultan, Khlebosolny, Monomakh's Hat, Hundred Poods, Petusha Gardener, Mikado Rosyy, Tretyakov, Cherokee, Tsunami, Evpator and Pink Flamingo.
The fruits are delicious, can be used for salting, and for the preparation of mashed potatoes and sauces - the fruit has a high concentration of dry matter. The yield is mediocre, in a good period it can be 7-8 kg per square meter. With poor maintenance, the yield drops to 4-5 kg. 
The number of ripe tomatoes depends on the region of cultivation. The first ripe fruit will be available in late July.
Selection of seedlings
Quality copies are selected according to the following criteria:
- Age. Must be no more than 45-60 days.
- Height. Normally, it should not exceed 30 cm. At the same time, the seedling should not be less than 6-8 true leaves.
- Stem and leaves should be saturated green.
- The root system must be formed without visible damage.
- Seedlings should not contain signs of infection or pests. We need to consider the leaves for the presence of eggs of pests and pay attention to the shape - shriveled leaves can talk about the infection of the plant.
- The stem should not have black or brown spots. If such signs are found, it is better not to buy seedlings.
- Too green, twisted down foliage can talk about accelerated methods of growing seedlings.
Video: how to choose tomato seedlings Seedlings can not be lethargic (otherwise they should not be taken) and should be in the substrate. If seedlings are sold in packages, it is better to refuse.
Did you know? The world's largest tomato grown in the United States, Wisconsin. Weighed the record holder 2.9 kg.
Growing conditions
The main condition for a good harvest - a lot of sunlight, because with its lack of fruitfulness is reduced by half. Low-growing varieties feel good on loamy and sandy soils, neutral and rich in humus.
The place where it is planned to cultivate the “Supermodel” should be well warmed up and protected from the winds.
The following conditions are necessary for growing seedlings:
- air humidity - 50-60%;
- air temperature - + 20-25 ° C;
- Fresh air.
Since this tomato belongs to the early ones, it can be planted at such a time:
- for seedlings - February 25 - March 10;
- under the film - April 10-30;
- in open ground - May 1-5.
The main indicators that it is time to plant tomatoes - the threat of night frost has passed, and the daytime temperature is + 14-15 ° C.
We recommend reading about when is the best time to plant tomatoes on seedlings, how to sow and grow tomato seedlings at home, as well as when to feed tomato seedlings and how to do it.
Seed preparation and planting
To prepare seeds for seedlings begin 50-60 days before planting in the ground. Perhaps the cultivation of seedlings at home, right on the windowsill. To prevent diseases, treat the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 20 ml of water) for 20 minutes.
Video: preparing tomato seeds for sowing Then the seeds are planted in a moist, slightly compacted soil. Spread them in rows at a distance of 3-4 cm, gently pressed into the ground and sprinkled with earth.
Important! Low-growing varieties do not like over-fed soil, so you need to be careful with fertilizers.
Top dressings play an important role in the growth phase of the plant. Therefore, seedlings must be fertilized. In addition, Supermodel seedlings love the sun and loosened soil. Planted seedlings in a staggered manner or in rows. The distance should be 50x50 cm to 1 square. m. turned 3-4 bush.
Maintenance and care
“Supermodel” does not need complicated and time-consuming care. And the main advantage is the fact that this tomato does not require a hive. However, the bushes need backup. 
If you form a bush in 2-3 stalks, you can achieve an increase in yield. In general, care activities are reduced to timely weeding, loosening the soil, watering and fertilizer.
Read more about how to properly and how often water the tomatoes in the open field and greenhouse, as well as how to feed the tomatoes during fruiting and after planting in the ground.
If rows with tomatoes are mulched, then loosening is not required - you only need to remove weeds. Watering in this case can be reduced - the ground does not crack and the moisture evaporates much less.
At the same time, good watering - a pledge of yield. Tomatoes are watered once a week between the rows, at the root. In this case, the soil should be saturated with moisture to a depth of 30-40 cm. Additional feedings will be needed throughout the season. 
The first time fertilized in 13-15 days after planting seedlings in the ground. To do this, use a feed based on phosphorus and potassium. The second time tomatoes are fertilized with aggregate fertilizers ("Nitrophoska", etc.), 25-30 days after the first feeding.
Last time, a month later, the plants are fertilized with fertilizers consisting of nitrogen and potassium. It is better to combine all fertilizers with irrigation, soaking the soil in advance. After making dressings, the soil is watered again.
Disease and pest prevention
"Supermodel" has a remarkable immunity, but can not resist against fomoz. In order to avoid the spread of the disease, it is necessary to remove the affected fruits in a timely manner, and to treat the greens with special preparations (“Chom”, etc.).
It will be useful for you to read about how to deal with dangerous diseases and pests of tomatoes.
At the same time reduce watering and the number of fertilizers, including nitrogen. 
However, perform a number of preventive measures:
- follow the rules of crop rotation;
- do not thicken the planting, remove the lower leaves and weeds;
- observe the mode of watering, trying not to overwet;
- loosen the ground regularly;
- Before planting, seedlings are treated with Bordeaux mixture (0.5%);
- process plants with copper oxide (40 g per bucket of water);
- sprinkle the soil with ash or pour it with an ash solution (200 g per liter of water).
Did you know? 200 ml of tomato juice contains half the daily dose of vitamins A and C, which help strengthen the immune system.
All these methods will reduce the risk of infection of tomatoes. The main thing - to carry out work in a timely manner.
Video: prevention and treatment of diseases of tomatoes
Harvesting and storage
Harvesting begins in late July. To remove more tomatoes from the plant, begin to collect slightly reddened specimens. In 10-14 days they will successfully reach the sun and will not taste different from those ripened on the bush.
Learn how and where to store tomatoes, and why not keep tomatoes in the refrigerator.
They store the harvest, selecting whole, not overripe, dry, de-cleaned fruits, in clean wooden boxes in dense rows. The containers are then placed in a well-ventilated, cool room. So the crop can be saved up to 60 days.
Brown fruits are stored longer. At the bottom of the tank they lay straw, and the tomatoes themselves are wrapped in paper. After that, the container is carried out in a dark, cool place. So the harvest can be saved until mid-winter. 
Tomato "Supermodel" knowingly enjoys the respect and love of gardeners. Pay attention to this undemanding undersized variety, and it will not upset you. And knowledge of the rules of care will provide a bountiful and high-quality harvest.
Did you know? Due to the high concentration of serotonin (the hormone of happiness), tomatoes raise their spirits even in inclement weather.
