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The large pink tomato Rosemary was bred by Russian specialists from the Scientific Research Institute of Protected Ground Vegetable Growing. In 2008 it was included in the State Register. A feature of the variety is its high yield, early maturity and double the content of vitamin A. It is recommended for dietary and baby food.
Detailed description of the variety
The rosemary tomato bush has a strong stem. It is characterized by short internodes and rather large dark green leaves. At the same time, not very many leaves grow on the bush. The leaf is wrinkled and more elongated in length than in width. Inflorescences appear after the 10th leaf and then after one. Each bush can withstand 8-9 clusters of 10-12 tomatoes. Since the fruits are heavy, additional supports are required so that the branches do not break.
Like many hybrids, the rosemary tomato is an indeterminate type, so it can be limited in height at any level. Usually in open ground it grows up to 130 cm, and in greenhouse conditions with good care up to 180-200 cm. The greatest yield can be achieved when a bush is formed in 2 stems. Fruit ripening takes place 115-120 days after the emergence of the sprout.
The root system is strong, well developed and spreads more horizontally. Photos and reviews - the best description of the rosemary tomato variety.
Brief description and taste of fruits
Rosemary tomatoes are large enough and weigh 400-500 g. They have a flat-round shape, smoothness, small folds at the tail are possible. When ripe, the tomato acquires a red-pink color. The pulp is tender, melting in the mouth. There are 6 seed chambers, there are many seeds. The variety is fleshy, sweet and juicy. The fruits on the bush usually all grow to about the same size and do not tend to crack.
Tomatoes are used in salads, red sauces and juices. They are eaten both raw and after heat treatment. They contain twice as much vitamin A as other varieties. Nutritionists recommend them for children.
Varietal characteristics
In terms of ripening, the tomato variety is medium early with a harvesting period of 120 days. With proper care, 8-10 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. It is recommended to plant no more than 3 bushes per 1 sq. m. Grown in greenhouses, a greenhouse or under a film in the open field. In very hot summers, it can be planted in open ground without additional shelter.
The yield is affected by the observance of the correct planting conditions, picking seedlings. Frost and pest infestation significantly reduce the yield. The practice of growing the rosemary tomato variety shows that even in the absence of proper care, 3-4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from the bush.
Rosemary F1 is resistant to most diseases of the nightshade family. Most often it suffers from leaf curling caused by:
- deficiency of copper in the soil;
- excess fertilizer;
- too high a temperature in the greenhouse.
As a fight against the disease, spraying and watering with fertilizers at the root are alternated, the greenhouse is periodically ventilated. The Agrophone drug solves the problem of copper deficiency.
Attracts a variety of insect pests.Aphids and caterpillars settle on the leaves, the bear and beetle larvae eat the roots. Preventive treatment with special preparations from pests protects tomatoes.
Pros and cons of the variety
According to reviews, rosemary tomato has a number of advantages over other varieties:
- the bush is strong and powerful;
- large fruits - up to 0.5 kg;
- excellent taste for a table variety, sweet and juicy pulp;
- disease resistance;
- increased concentration of vitamin A;
- good yield.
The disadvantages of rosemary tomatoes include:
- thin peel that cracks easily with a lack of moisture;
- poor transportability;
- for a good harvest, it is better to grow in a greenhouse;
- ripe tomato does not last long;
- not suitable for preservation.
Planting and care rules
Tomato Rosemary F1 is suitable for growing in all regions of the Russian Federation, in Moldova, Ukraine. The time of planting the seeds is selected so that when planting in the ground, the ground and the air warm up enough, depending on the region, the time spread can be a month. The tomato is quite unpretentious and easy to care for.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Rosemary seeds undergo two procedures before planting:
- Selection of quality - for this they are immersed in a weak saline solution and stirred. Those that have surfaced do not plant, they will not ascend.
- Disease prevention etchant - in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, the seeds are rinsed and then they are thoroughly washed with clean water.
The rosemary tomato variety is sown from mid-March to the first ten days of April inclusive. Before disembarking to a permanent place, it should take from 60 to 70 days. When growing seedlings of rosemary tomato varieties, use the following recommendations:
- fill the container with light fertile soil at room temperature;
- the seeds are covered with furrows in increments of 2 cm and to a depth of 2 cm;
- watering from a spray bottle;
- before the first shoots appear, cover with foil and put in a sunny place;
- the pick is carried out after the appearance of 1-2 true leaves, about 30 days after sowing;
- during the picking, it is better to distribute the seedlings in separate peat cups;
- it is recommended to stimulate the growth of seedlings by feeding organic fertilizers, 1-2 times for the entire period, if necessary, the procedure is carried out more often, but not more than 1 time per week.
Transplanting seedlings
Tomato seedlings are ready for transplanting into a greenhouse in mid-May, for 40-55 days, and in open ground they are planted in early June for 60-70 days. In this case, the temperature of the earth should be above 8-10 ° C at a depth of up to 15 cm. The soil is selected light, fertile. River sand and lime can be added to it to eliminate excess density and acidity. It is advisable to plant in areas where carrots, parsley, dill, zucchini or cucumber previously grew.
The procedure for transplanting a tomato Rosemary begins with hardening the seedlings. Such a seedling is less stressed and easier to take root. To do this, 7-10 days before the transplant, the temperature in the room with the seedlings gradually begins to decrease, and during the day it is taken out into the open air, in the sun.
For planting a tomato, holes are prepared with a depth of 15 cm and 20 cm in diameter. Plants are located at a distance of 40x50 or 50x50 cm. At the same time, per 1 sq. m. there should be 3-4 plants. Before planting, the well is watered with warm water and filled with superphosphate and wood ash. The roots are carefully straightened, covered with earth from above and tamped.
Planting care
After planting in the ground, caring for the Rosemary tomato variety comes down to timely watering, feeding and pinching. To harvest a rich tomato crop:
- Water the bushes in a dry hot season every 5 days with warm water, if necessary, spray the foliage. Water scarcity leads to surface cracks.
- Mulch or loosen the soil at the stem with a hoe after watering.
- Timely pinching is carried out.The manufacturer recommends growing the rosemary tomato variety in 1 trunk, but practice has proven that a larger yield can be achieved in 2 trunks.
- Despite the powerful stem, due to its considerable height, it is required to tie the bush to the trellises.
- As it grows, remove weeds.
- Fertilizing is carried out 4 times. The first time is done 1 day after transplanting with organic fertilizers.
- After the formation of the ovary, the tomato is sprayed with boric acid to stimulate its growth.
- Tomatoes are cut as they ripen with the cuttings, as they can crack when removed.
Conclusion
Tomato Rosemary is a good hybrid tomato for greenhouse cultivation. Pink, fleshy, sweet, delicious raw in salad. Rosemary produces a rich harvest with the right care. It is resistant to many diseases and relatively unpretentious. The tomato is recommended for children and as part of the diet.
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