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Tomato Honey Fingers is a great choice for growers who appreciate a variety of crops. The variety is interesting in all respects - size, color, taste. The modern hybrid was bred by Russian breeders for yellow tomato lovers. The Honey Fingers tomato variety was included in the State Register in 2010.
Detailed description of the variety
The most basic characteristic for vegetable growers is that the variety is indeterminate. These tomatoes do not have a stagnation point and continue to grow in size. The life of the plant exceeds a year, so the harvest can be obtained throughout the entire period. To collect as many Honey Fingers as possible, it is recommended to grow the variety in heated greenhouses. Main factors:
- Ripening period. Tomato Honey fingers f1 belongs to mid-season varieties. From the moment of planting to harvesting, no more than 3 months (95-105 days) pass.
- The appearance of the bush. The height of an adult plant reaches 1.8 m and more. Standard bush, very decorative. Hand-type hybrid.
- The leaves of the variety are not quite "tomato" type. They are narrower, not too often located on the stems. The stems are more strewn with clusters with fruits.
- The racemes are numerous, alternately arranged on the stem. One contains 5 to 10 fruits.
If you plant honey fingers in the open field, then the height of the bush will be less. However, you will have to tie up the tomato so that the stem does not break from the load of the fruit. The stem will also form stronger in sunlight and fresh air.
Description and taste of fruits
According to reviews, it is the characteristics of tomato fruits that Honey fingers are the main criterion for the popularity of the variety. They have an original elongated cylinder shape and small size.
A small "nose" stands out at the end of each tomato. The weight of one tomato ranges from 70-80 g, the color of the tomatoes is yellow, sometimes orange stripes stand out on the skin.
The pulp of the fruit is juicy, yellow.
It contains a high sugar content, which gives ripe tomatoes a honey taste. When cross-sectioned, 2-3 seed chambers are visible.
The use of fruits is varied. Honey fingers look great in fresh salads and preparations. Extraordinary color and original size adorn any dish. The pickled variety has excellent taste.
Firstly, the variety does not have a very good color for such blanks. Secondly, the small size of the fruit gives a small yield of the finished product, which is not entirely effective.
Varietal characteristics
The most demanded characteristics of Honey Fingers are yield, disease resistance and undemanding care. The variety has a very attractive quality - elongated fruiting. The first harvest of ripe tomatoes is ready for harvest 95 days after planting. Then the fruits ripen gradually.
Tomatoes should be harvested as they ripen. Otherwise, the upper ones will overripe, lose their taste and elasticity. According to the description, the honey fingers tomato is very productive, as in the photo:
Vegetable growers collect up to 14 kg from one bush during the season with greenhouse cultivation. In the open field, the yield is lower - about 5 kg per bush.The decrease in the indicator depends on the period of fruiting and growing conditions. In a heated greenhouse, the tomato bears fruit much longer. It is also important to provide the variety with adequate lighting.
The variety is rarely affected by major crop diseases. Diseases from which the plant needs to be protected are phomosis and dry spotting.
Honey fingers are very demanding on lighting and heat. Therefore, they can be grown outdoors in the southern regions. The conditions of the middle lane, as well as the northern regions, are not suitable for such cultivation. Vegetable growers need to equip greenhouse areas, tying supports.
Pros and cons of the variety
The hybrid is young enough. But many growers have already managed to grow the variety and share their impressions. Among the advantages of a small-fruited tomato are:
- High stable yield.
- Duration of fruiting.
- Resistance to diseases of culture.
- Great fruit taste.
- The ability to tolerate transportation well.
- Keeping quality, the possibility of long-term storage.
- Versatility of use.
The disadvantages of tomato Fingers Honey vegetable growers consider:
- Obligatory pinning and shaping.
- Inability to use harvested seeds.
At the same time, everyone who grew the variety on the site noted the high responsiveness of the tomato to improving the agricultural background. If you follow the recommendations of the originator, then the fruits of Honey Fingers are fully consistent with the description.
Planting and care rules
The variety Honey fingers is recommended to be grown in seedlings.
To get a decent harvest of tomatoes, you need to competently carry out all stages of growing:
- Preparation and sowing of seedlings.
- Tomato seedlings care.
- Landing in a permanent place (greenhouse or vegetable garden).
- Care of adult plants.
- Harvesting and processing.
Each stage has its own characteristics and nuances.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Initially, you should calculate the time for sowing seeds for seedlings for a specific region. In addition to the recommendations of the originator of the variety, it is good to use the tips of the lunar calendar. At the same time, it is important to take into account the soil in which the honey fingers are planned to be grown. The first decade of March is considered the optimal time.
- Seedlings prepare soil and containers. It is best to take a ready-made seedling mixture. If it is possible to cook your own, then you will need to mix in equal amounts of humus, peat, garden soil, half the dose of sand. Then add wood ash, mineral fertilizers. Stir the mixture for tomato seedlings thoroughly and pour with a disinfecting composition for disinfection.
- Wash containers with potassium permanganate solution, dry, fill with soil mixture.
- Soak tomato seeds in a growth stimulator (according to the instructions).
Sowing can be done in two ways:
- Make shallow grooves, lay tomato seeds, level the soil.
- Gently place the seeds on the surface of the soil mixture, cover on top with a layer 1 cm thick.
Moisten crops with a spray bottle, cover with foil until shoots appear. It is important to maintain the temperature regime in the range of + 20-26 ° С. As soon as seedlings appear on the surface, reduce the temperature to + 20 ° С during the day and + 12 ° С at night. It is important to maintain normal temperature readings. Make sure that the plants do not overheat, otherwise the seedlings will stretch out. Excessive cooling will lead to disease and seedling death.
During the growth of seedlings, it is necessary to monitor the degree of soil moisture, take measures so that a crust does not form on the surface. Watering tomato seedlings is enough 1-2 times a week. It is best to feed with liquid ready-made complex formulations for vegetable seedlings. Top dressing must be combined with watering. In the photo, healthy tomato seedlings Honey fingers:
Transplanting seedlings
When the seedlings form 5-7 true leaves, they are ready for transplanting.
You can grow Honey Fingers in:
- greenhouse;
- open ground;
- film greenhouses.
For the regions of the middle lane, you need to meet the deadlines. The first decade of June is open ground, mid-late May is a greenhouse, the end of April or the beginning of May is a greenhouse.
You need to plant a variety according to a certain pattern. For 1 sq. m, you can arrange no more than 4 plants. After transplanting, the seedlings must be watered and shaded from the sun. Plants will need 10-14 days to adapt.
Tomato care
The basic rule for the gardener is to create optimal conditions for the tomatoes. Honey fingers need warmth and light. Watering is regulated depending on weather conditions and soil conditions. It is best to moisturize plants in the evening after sunset.
You can start feeding the plants only after they have taken root. The first time you need nitrogen components. For honey fingers, it is good to use ammonium nitrate or herbal infusion. The next feeding is needed at the time of flowering, then during the period of ovary formation. Complex mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium components are introduced into these phases.
It is recommended to form a bush in 1 or 2 stems. In this case, it is imperative to remove the side stepsons, this will have to be done regularly. It is important not to allow the stepson to grow over 10 cm. Tying the bushes is also a necessary measure. It protects the stems from breakage during the period of abundant fruiting.
Preventive fungicide treatments are required to prevent the spread of disease. With regular prophylaxis, spraying with biological products is enough for Honey fingers.
If the plants show signs of phomosis, immediately treat with the "Hom" preparation, reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers and reduce the frequency of watering. Against dry spotting, you can apply "Consento", "Tattu", "Antracol". The main pests of tomatoes Honey fingers are a rusty mite ("Bison") and a whitefly ("Confidor").
Conclusion
Tomato Honey Fingers fully meets the expectations of vegetable growers. In addition to the original color and shape, the high yield and taste of the variety deserve special attention.
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