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Tomatoes Chelyabinsk Meteorite is a new variety bred for cultivation in regions with a harsh climate. The variety is versatile and produces high yields in dry and cool weather. It is planted in the middle lane, in the Urals and Siberia.
Botanical description
Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Chelyabinsk meteorite:
- tall bush from 120 to 150 cm;
- rounded red fruits;
- the mass of tomatoes is 50-90 g;
- sweet taste;
- resistance to adverse conditions;
- the ability to form ovaries in drought and cool weather.
Tomatoes are used for consumption without processing, making sauces, snacks, salads. In home canning, the fruits are pickled, fermented and salted.
Due to their dense skin, tomatoes withstand heat treatment and long-term transportation. With whole-fruit canning, tomatoes do not crack or fall apart.
Getting seedlings
Tomato variety Chelyabinsk meteorite is grown in seedlings. At home, seeds are planted. After germination, tomatoes are provided with the necessary temperature and other care.
Preparatory stage
Tomatoes are planted in prepared soil obtained from fertile soil and humus. Prepare it yourself or purchase soil mixture at a gardening store. It is convenient to plant tomatoes in peat tablets. Then 2-3 seeds are placed in each of them, and after their germination, the most powerful tomatoes are left.
Before planting, the soil is treated by exposure to high temperatures. It is placed in a microwave or oven. The soil is steamed for 15-20 minutes for disinfection. Another treatment option is watering the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate.
In the presence of a colored shell, the seeds do not need to be processed. This type of planting material is covered with a nutrient mixture. When sprouting, tomatoes will receive the necessary nutrients from it.
The moistened soil is distributed in containers 12 cm high. 2 cm is left between the tomato seeds. A layer of fertile soil or peat 1 cm thick is poured on top.
Tomato containers are kept in the dark. They are covered with glass or foil. Tomatoes germinate faster at temperatures above 25 ° C. When the shoots appear, the plants are moved to a window or other illuminated place.
Seedling care
For the development of tomato seedlings, the Chelyabinsk meteorite requires the following conditions:
- daytime temperature from 20 to 26 ° С;
- night temperature 14-16 ° С;
- constant ventilation;
- continuous lighting for 10-12 hours;
- watering with warm water.
Tomatoes are watered by spraying the soil from a spray bottle as it dries. For irrigation, use warm, settled water. Moisture is added every week.
With the development of 2 leaves in tomatoes, they are picked. If the plants were planted in separate containers, then picking is not required. Tomatoes are transplanted into containers filled with fertile soil.
If the seedlings look depressed, they are fed with minerals. 5 g of superphosphate, 6 g of potassium sulfate and 1 g of ammonium nitrate are added to 1 liter of water.
2-3 weeks before transferring the tomatoes to a permanent place, they are left for several hours on the balcony or loggia.Gradually, the residence time of tomatoes in the fresh air is increased. This will allow the tomatoes to adapt to natural conditions faster.
Landing in the ground
Tomatoes are to be planted 1.5-2 months after germination. This seedling has reached a height of 30 cm and has 6-7 full leaves. Plants are transplanted in April - early May, when the soil and air are warm enough.
Tomato variety Chelyabinsk meteorite is grown in greenhouses or under other shelter. In the southern regions, planting in open areas is allowed. A higher yield is obtained indoors.
For planting tomatoes, areas where peppers, potatoes, and eggplants grew a year earlier are not suitable. Re-planting of tomatoes is possible after 3 years. The best precursors for tomatoes are legumes, cucumbers, cabbage, root crops, green manure.
The soil for the tomatoes is dug up in the fall and fertilized with humus. In the spring, deep loosening is performed and depressions are made. The Chelyabinsk meteorite variety is planted in 40 cm increments.A gap of 50 cm is made between the rows.
Plants are moved without breaking an earthen lump, and covered with soil, which must be tamped. The tomatoes are watered abundantly. Mulching with straw or peat helps to maintain soil moisture.
Care procedure
According to reviews, the tomatoes of the Chelyabinsk meteorite give a high yield with constant care. Tomatoes need watering and feeding. Plants are stepchild and tied to a support.
Watering
Tomatoes are watered weekly with warm, settled water. Moisture is applied in the morning or evening, when there is no direct sun exposure. 3-5 liters of water are added under each bush. After watering, be sure to loosen the soil in order to improve the absorption of moisture and nutrients by tomatoes.
Before flowering, tomatoes are watered every week. 4-5 liters of moisture are added under the plants. When the formation of inflorescences begins, the tomatoes are watered every 3 days with 2-3 liters of water.
When fruiting, the watering intensity is again reduced to once a week. Excess moisture leads to cracking of the fruit and the spread of fungal diseases.
Top dressing
Tomatoes from the Chelyabinsk meteorite are fed several times during the season. Both minerals and organic fertilizers are used.
For the first treatment, a mullein-based solution is prepared in a ratio of 1:15. Fertilizer is applied under the root of plants to stimulate green mass. In the future, such feeding should be abandoned in order to avoid increased planting density.
The next top dressing of tomatoes requires the introduction of minerals. For 10 l of water add 25 g of double superphosphate and potassium salt. The solution is poured over plantings under the root.
Additional feeding is required for tomatoes Chelyabinsk meteorite during the flowering period. Plants are treated on the leaf with a solution of boric acid obtained by dissolving 2 g of the substance in 2 liters of water. Spraying increases the ability of tomatoes to form ovaries.
Instead of mineral fertilizers, organic fertilizers are used. A universal top dressing is the use of wood ash. It is embedded in the soil or insisted for watering.
Bush formation
According to its description and characteristics, the Chelyabinsk meteorite variety is tall. For harvesting a high yield, it is formed into 2 or 3 stems.
Shoots growing from the leaf axils are torn off by hand. 7-9 brushes are left on the bushes. The correct formation of the bush prevents excessive thickening.
Protection against diseases and pests
With high humidity, the Chelyabinsk meteorite tomatoes are susceptible to fungal diseases. When dark spots appear on fruits and leaves, plants are treated with preparations based on copper or fungicides. For the prevention of diseases, the greenhouse with tomatoes is regularly aired and the level of soil moisture is monitored.
Tomatoes attract aphids, gall midge, whitefly, scoop, slugs. Insecticides and folk remedies based on onion husks, wood ash and tobacco dust are used against pests.
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Conclusion
Chelyabinsk meteorite tomatoes attract gardeners with high yield and unpretentiousness. The bush is tall and therefore needs to be pinned. The fruits are lightweight, suitable for canning and inclusion in the daily diet. Caring for tomatoes means watering, feeding, protecting against diseases and pests.
