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The choice of a variety of tomatoes for growing on the site is a responsible and important matter. Depending on the characteristics of the plant, the level of employment of the grower can be predicted. In addition, summer residents try to simultaneously plant species of different ripening periods in order to delight homemade delicious tomatoes throughout the season. Early ripening varieties are the first to yield the harvest, a worthy representative of which is the tomato "Morozko F1".
Characteristics and features of an early maturing hybrid
Tomato variety "Morozko" is an early ripe hybrid, a universal type of cultivation. Regardless of which soil is more suitable for the region, you can get a good harvest of delicious tomatoes. The hybrid is intended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth Region, but with good care it shows excellent results in other areas.
First of all, vegetable growers are interested in the characteristics and description of the Morozko tomato variety.
The variety is hybrid. This information tells the summer resident that he should not collect the seeds on his own. In the second year, tomatoes will lose their main characteristics. Therefore, you need to immediately tune in that you need to purchase Morozko F1 tomato seeds every year.
Data on the type of bush is also considered important. According to the description of the variety, "Morozko" tomatoes are determinant plants. The grower does not have to put up supports and tie up the bush. The variety forms 5-6 clusters and stops growing. Some growers independently limit the growth of the bush after the fifth inflorescence. The maximum height in the open field is 80 cm, in the greenhouse the bush stretches up to 1 meter. In the northern regions, the plant will have time to yield in a short summer when grown in a greenhouse. And in the middle lane it grows well in the open air.
Begins to bear fruit early and amicably, is distinguished by the frequent laying of flower buds. From germination to harvesting, 90 days pass. The bushes are compact, do not thicken in the greenhouse. A very advantageous characteristic for indoor use. Tomatoes are well ventilated, they get sick less.
The leaves of the Morozko tomato variety are large enough, dark green. The stem is slightly leafy.
The yield of the Morozko variety is high, but the parameters may vary depending on the quality of care and the conditions of the growing region. One bush gives up to 6-7 kg of nutritious fruits. The main condition for a gardener is to accurately fulfill the requirements of agricultural technology.
According to the reviews of summer residents who grew Morozko tomatoes, the plants perfectly tolerate weather fluctuations. Even in a damp cool summer, the yield of the variety does not decrease, and there is no danger of late blight spreading. The hybrid is very resistant to a formidable disease, as well as TMV.
Tomatoes "Morozko" are of high commercial quality. Fruits do not crack, store well and tolerate transportation. If you create favorable conditions in the vegetable store, then the early variety is stored indoors for up to 60 days without losing marketability. It is excellent for commercial cultivation, which is why the tomato is in demand by farmers.
Taste characteristics
Tomatoes have excellent taste with a slight sourness, aromatic and juicy. Suitable for use in any form. The variety is used by housewives for preparing fresh salads, mashed potatoes, juices and canning.
The mass of tomatoes ranges from 100 g to 200 g.
Among the disadvantages of Morozko tomatoes, vegetable growers distinguish:
- The need for pinning. This technique significantly increases the yield of the variety, but it requires an additional investment of time. Indoors, you can do without pinching, which will lead to an extension of the fruiting period.
- The exactingness of the grade for the duration of illumination. According to the description, "Morozko" tomatoes must be provided with 14 hours of daylight.
Seedling preparation
Tomato seedlings "Morozko" should be planted in a permanent place 50-55 days after germination. Therefore, depending on the climatic conditions of the region, you need to independently calculate the date of sowing seeds for seedlings. In addition to the usual recommendations, vegetable growers take into account the personal experience of the weather vagaries of their area.
During the period of growing seedlings, all factors play an important role:
- seed quality;
- the choice of the sowing time;
- soil structure and composition;
- the thoroughness of the pre-sowing preparatory measures;
- density and depth of seeding;
- compliance with points of care;
- hardening of seedlings;
- the date of disembarkation of seedlings to a permanent place.
The list is long, but for experienced vegetable growers, all the points are well known. And for beginners, our recommendations, photos and reviews of summer residents about growing seedlings of the Morozko tomato variety will be useful.
Container
Tomato seeds "Morozko" are sown in seedling containers or boxes of a convenient size. Further picking is carried out in separate pots. This allows the root system to develop well and prevents the seedlings from pulling out. Therefore, before sowing, you should take care of the container for seedlings in advance. Containers must be disinfected with a disinfectant solution and dried. According to vegetable growers, it is better to sow Morozko F1 tomato seeds in plastic containers with opaque walls. A tray is placed under the container to collect irrigation moisture, and drainage holes are made in the cells themselves so that the roots do not suffer from excess water.
Priming
It is necessary to sow tomatoes "Morozko" in fertile and loose soil, which must be disinfected. If the soil mixture has not been prepared in advance, then you can purchase ready-made soil for seedlings.
The soil is independently prepared from:
- rotted manure or compost (5%), middle peat (75%) and sod land (20%);
- mullein (5%), low-lying peat (75%), ready-made compost (20%);
- rotted manure (5%), compost (45%), sod land (50%).
The components must be thoroughly mixed and the mixture must be ignited. Additionally, you can spill "Fitosporin-M" to reduce the risk of infection spread.
Planting process
Fill the container with soil and moisten. Then form grooves into which, at the same distance, spread the seeds of the "Morozko" tomato with tweezers.
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, then tamp and moisten it slightly.
Cover the container with foil, place in a warm place where the temperature is maintained at + 22 ° C.
Remove the film 2-3 days after the seedlings germinate.
Care of seedlings and adult plants
Transfer the seedlings to another place with good lighting. In this case, one must not forget to regularly rotate the container relative to the light source so that the seedlings do not bend. The air temperature during this period is also reduced to + 18 ° С during the day and + 15 ° С at night.
Seedlings dive in the phase of two leaves.
Saplings of the "Morozko" variety are watered with warm water, and must be treated with drugs in order to prevent diseases and pest infestations.
Seedlings are planted in a permanent place 50 days after germination. 2 weeks before this period, the hardening procedures are intensified so that by the time of planting the plants are accustomed to the desired air temperature.In their reviews, summer residents note that the yield of the Morozko tomato increases if the soil is warmed up with a film before planting seedlings (see photo).
Then holes are made in the shelter and seedlings are planted in them.
In greenhouses, no more than 3 plants per 1 sq. square meter.
If the variety "Morozko" is grown vertically, the shoots are formed with the help of stepsons from 4 inflorescences. Further pinching in a closed ground is not required, but in an open field it is mandatory. But if it is required to harvest at an earlier date, then greenhouse bushes also stepchild. According to vegetable growers, the Morozko tomato variety does not require tying, which makes it easier to care for the plants.
Tomatoes are fed with complex mineral fertilizers and organics according to the standard scheme for early varieties. Plants respond well to autumn composting.
Watering is stopped a few days before harvest to increase the sugar concentration in the fruit. The harvested crop is stored in a cool place.
Reviews of farmers about early ripe tomato
