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Tomato Altai honey will be a godsend for lovers of large-fruited varieties. There are two varieties of hybrid, differing in color. The variety with pink fruits was bred in Ukraine, with orange fruits in Russia (Siberian series). Each of them deserves attention and will be able to take its rightful place in the beds. The description of the variety and reviews of gardeners will help to evaluate the tomato Altai honey.
Description of the tomato variety Altai honey
Altai honey tomatoes are a mid-season, tall, indeterminate, large-fruited variety. The period from germination to full varietal maturity is 105-110 days. Suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. In northern latitudes, the variety is recommended to be grown in greenhouses and film shelters.
Description of the tomato "Altai honey":
- bush height - 1.5-2.0 m;
- number of fruits in a brush - 5-6 pcs .;
- leaves are large, saturated green.
Detailed description of the fruits
Altai honey tomatoes are suitable for making salads and winter preparations (juice, fruit drink, mashed potatoes, tomato paste, ketchup).
Fruit color | red-pink (bright orange) |
The form | round-cordate, slightly ribbed |
Pulp | fleshy, juicy, medium density |
Skin | dense |
Taste | sweet, honey |
The weight | 300-650 g |
Seeds | a small amount of |
Characteristics of tomato Altai honey
Tomatoes Altai honey is a high-yielding variety with a long fruiting period. The harvest period lasts from July to September. Plants are characterized by high growth of bushes, therefore, they need a garter and formation. The fruiting period lasts from July to September.
The hybrid is highly resistant to a variety of diseases and pests. Suitable for cultivation in all climatic regions. In the south, outdoors, in regions with short and cool summers, greenhouse cultivation is recommended. The yield of the variety is 2.5-4.0 kg from one bush.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the variety include:
- excellent taste;
- disease and pest resistance;
- transportability;
- fruits are not prone to cracking.
Disadvantages:
when grown in northern latitudes (in open ground), the fruits do not have time to fully ripen.
Growing rules
Tomatoes of the Altai honey variety can be grown by direct sowing into the ground, but the seedling method will be the most effective.
Planting seeds for seedlings
Sowing seeds for seedlings is recommended to be carried out in February-April, in greenhouses, greenhouses or special containers (plastic containers, seedling cassettes). You can use any universal soil or a mixture of peat and sand in a 1: 1 ratio. Do not thicken the crops too much, otherwise the seedlings will be thin, weak and elongated. The seeding depth is 1-1.5 cm.
For full development of plants, it is necessary to provide:
- high-quality lighting;
- air ventilation;
- stable and comfortable temperature conditions.
For the speedy germination of seeds and the appearance of friendly seedlings, it is recommended to cover the crops with foil. The temperature during this period should be maintained at + 23 ° C.When the first shoots appear, the film must be removed immediately in order to prevent overgrowth of the seedlings.
From the first days after seed germination, the seedlings must be hardened by a gradual decrease in temperature. When the first pair of true leaves appears, tomato seedlings should be dived into separate pots or peat cups.
Transplanting seedlings
It is recommended to transplant seedlings into open ground upon reaching the age of 60-65 days. Estimated transplant dates are April-June. This tomato variety does not need a lot of space. One plant for a comfortable growth is enough 40-50 cm2... 1 m2 3-4 bushes can be placed. The optimal distance between rows is 40 cm, between seedlings - 40-50 cm. Tomato planting beds are best placed on the sunny side (south, south-east or south-west).
Step-by-step planting of tomato seedlings Altai honey:
- Prepare planting holes.
- Pour 1 liter of water into the pits.
- Tear off a few lower leaves from the seedlings.
- Bury the plants in the soil to the maximum (up to ½ stem).
- Thoroughly squeeze the root with earth, making sure that it does not bend and is upright.
- Water the plants.
- Sprinkle dry earth on top of the hole.
- Install the support.
Tomato care
Growing tomatoes of the Altai honey variety provides for such care measures as:
- loosening the soil;
- deletion weeds;
- regular watering with settled water;
- fertilization;
- the formation of bushes;
- mulching the soil with black fiber or natural materials (grass, hay, straw).
Watering tomatoes should be done in the afternoon or in cloudy weather. The rate of water consumption per plant is 0.7-1.0 liters. Watering is required during the flowering period, before fertilizing and loosening the soil.
It is necessary to feed Altai honey tomatoes several times per season:
- The first feeding is carried out with a mixture of mineral and organic fertilizers, 10-14 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. Prepare a solution of mullein and water in a ratio of 1: 9. Then 20 g of superphosphate is added to the mixture.
- The next two dressings are carried out with a complex of mineral fertilizers (in dry form), with an interval of 14 days. Based on 20 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium salt, 10 g of nitrate per 1 m2... They feed the bushes for hilling or after loosening the soil.
Tomato bushes Altai honey can reach a fairly large height, growing up to 2 m. Therefore, plants need to be tied to a support or trellis. Due to the large weight of the fruits of the tomato cluster, Altai honey is also recommended to be additionally supported in order to prevent damage to the central stem.
When growing tomatoes, Altai honey should be given special attention to the formation of bushes. Timely removal of stepchildren and pinching the top of the main shoot directly affects the yield. The best yields can be achieved by growing bushes in 1 stem, while leaving no more than 2-3 brushes.
Conclusion
Altai honey tomato is an unpretentious variety intended for cultivation in middle and southern latitudes. Differs in excellent taste and excellent adaptive characteristics. It is popular for its undemanding care and disease resistance. Altai honey is a universal hybrid. Suitable for both fresh consumption and winter preparations.
