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When choosing tomatoes for growing on their site, vegetable growers try to choose the variety with the best characteristics. The main requirement is high yield at minimal cost. Tall tomatoes have such properties. But the breeders presented the gardeners with a valuable gift - semi-determinant varieties. Common indeterminate varieties reach a height of 2 m or more, so it is not always convenient to care for plants and harvest in a home greenhouse. And semi-determinant ones have well-pronounced advantages over the usual varieties. These types include the Spasskaya Tower tomato, the description of the variety and the main characteristics of which we will consider in the article.
The advantages of a medium-sized variety
To understand how profitable it is to grow Spasskaya Tower tomatoes, you need to refer to the reviews of vegetable growers. The most important qualities that made the variety popular and in demand are:
- Mid-early ripening... A very convenient option for tomatoes. Ripe fruits are ready for tasting 95-115 days after the first shoots appear. At this time, other vegetables also ripen, which makes it possible to diversify the diet and the number of preparations.
- Growing versatility... The "Spasskaya Tower" tomato variety is intended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouses. Agrarians note that the main characteristics of tomatoes do not depend on the method of cultivation.
- Save space... The height of an adult plant reaches 150 cm, each bush simultaneously gives up to 10 clusters of juicy tomatoes. Therefore, even a small amount of planted “Spasskaya Tower” tomatoes can satisfy the needs of a whole family in a season.
- Super-yield... Compliance with the requirements of agricultural technology of the variety allows you to harvest tomatoes within six months. When grown in a greenhouse, all year round. According to gardeners, from 1 sq. they harvest 30 kg or more of delicious, nutritious Spasskaya Tower tomatoes.
- Resistant to changes in climate and growing conditions... This is an important characteristic of the Spasskaya Tower tomato variety. Even sudden frosts, a sharp drop in temperature and a limited amount of light do not reduce the yield of a medium-sized variety.
- Disease resistance culture... In the description of the tomato "Spasskaya Tower" it is indicated that the variety is not susceptible to fusarium, cladosporium, rootworm nematode, TMV. This is due to the unique structure of the bush and its height. Half of the knots do not form stepchildren. Thanks to this, the plants receive light evenly, are well ventilated, are rarely damaged by pests and do not get sick.
- Excellent taste and beneficial properties of the fruit... According to vegetable growers, half of the Spasskaya Tower f1 tomatoes weigh up to 0.5 kg. And under favorable growing conditions and good care, all fruits have such a weight.
- Excellent transportability and keeping quality of tomatoes... It is a profitable variety for commercial cultivation.
- Versatility of application... The fruits of the variety are excellent for fresh consumption, canning, making salads, mashed potatoes, juices and sauces.
Advantages and disadvantages
In order for the list of characteristics to be complete, consider the pros and cons of a delicious hybrid.
Advantages of the variety:
- the ability to get the maximum yield on the smallest area;
- excellent taste and nutritional qualities of tomato fruits;
- resistance to viral infections and pest infestations;
- early maturity, allowing compact harvesting;
- lack of dependence on the degree of lighting;
- stable development with climatic fluctuations;
- long fruiting period.
There are much fewer disadvantages, and against the background of the advantages, they are perceived as features of care. All of them are displayed in the description of the Spasskaya Tower tomato variety:
- weak roots, which necessitates tying plants to trellises;
- the inability to independently harvest the seed material of the hybrid.
It should be said that strict adherence to agrotechnical requirements guarantees a high yield of delicious tomatoes.
Nuances of agricultural technology of a medium-sized variety
Particular attention should be paid to the preparation of the soil and the place for planting tomatoes "Spasskaya Tower". According to gardeners, it is more convenient to divide the preparatory work before planting the Spasskaya Tower tomato into 2 stages. The variety is picky about the fertility of the soil, therefore, without the introduction of organic matter, it will not be possible to get a good harvest. Compost, humus or peat are added to the soil during autumn digging. At the same time, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied so that by the time the tomato seedlings are planted, they dissolve in the soil.
The second stage of soil preparation takes place in early spring. At this time, nitrogen fertilizers are applied for the growth of green mass.
If the autumn stage was missed, then it is transferred to the spring. The main thing is to complete it a month before the appointed date for planting tomato seedlings.
In their reviews, vegetable growers note that the Spasskaya Tower tomato variety responds well to the ecological type of soil fertilization with green manure. Mustard or rye are suitable for nightshades.
Growing seedlings
An important nuance is that hybrid seeds must be bought annually. Collected on the site on their own, they will not provide the varietal characteristics of the tomato. Sowing for seedlings is prescribed 2 months before the date of planting in the ground. The date is calculated taking into account the region of cultivation, climatic features, recommendations of the lunar calendar and weather forecast for the current year. The description of the tomato variety "Spasskaya Tower" indicates the most comfortable conditions for growing a plant. If it is not possible to meet all the requirements of the variety, then you need to take care of proper care in order to get a good result.
The soil mixture for seedlings of the variety is prepared independently or purchased in specialized stores. The soil should be nutritious, loose, with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction.
In their reviews, gardeners write that the seeds of the Spasskaya Tower tomatoes must be prepared before sowing (see photo).
For this, a set of activities is carried out:
- The seed is soaked in a solution of liquid fertilizers (Effekton, Agricola-vegeta), ash or nitrophoska. For the procedure, it is enough to take 1 tsp. substances and dissolve in 1 liter of clean water. Put the seeds in a gauze bag and immerse them in the solution for a day. The ambient temperature must be at least + 25 ° С.
- Quenched by placing on a shelf in the refrigerator for two days. Tomato seeds swollen after soaking are placed in a plastic bag and left in the refrigerator.
At the same time, the soil mixture is prepared for sowing. The ideal composition is considered to be a mixture of humus, garden soil and humus in equal amounts. An additional 1 tsp is added to the bucket of the mixture. superphosphate, potassium sulfate and urea. Then the resulting soil is heated in the oven for 25 minutes. The prepared soil is poured into a container and moistened the day before sowing tomato seeds.
According to the reviews of those who planted Spasskaya Tower tomatoes, the ideal planting depth of seeds is 1 cm, and the distance between them is 2 cm (see photo).
A gap of about 5 cm is left between the rows. Convenient cassettes can be used.
Further care of seedlings consists in timely watering, feeding, hardening and preventive treatments for diseases. Tomato seedlings dive in the phase of two true leaves.
Planting seedlings and caring for plants
The planting scheme for the variety is 40x50 cm. As soon as the seedlings take root, they are tied to supports. Bushes are formed into 2 stems, timely removing unnecessary stepsons. In addition to these actions, according to the description of the variety and reviews of the Spasskaya Tower tomato, an important role is played by:
- Watering... The hybrid does not require a lot of water, but the watering rules remain standard - in the evening or in the morning, under the root and warm water. The ideal option would be to organize drip irrigation. But if this is not possible, then the hybrid must be provided with water once a week.
- Top dressing... For tomatoes of this variety, an alternation of organic and mineral fertilizers is used. The first time food is brought in 2 weeks after planting the seedlings. As soon as the ovaries begin to actively form, potassium is needed as part of complex mineral fertilizers. During the fruiting period, the potassium application is repeated, slightly increasing the dose.
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Stepping allows you to save the vitality of the tomato to feed the fruit, and not the green mass. The fruiting period increases, and the tomatoes grow large. Stepchildren are removed at least once a week.
- Airing... This event is simply necessary when growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. Good ventilation prevents the development and spread of diseases.
- Tying... Use one of the options. The first is tying the bush to a separate support. The second is more suitable for greenhouses, this is a garter for common trellises.
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Conclusion
Tomato "Spasskaya Tower" enjoys well-deserved attention, thanks to a detailed description of the variety, photos and reviews of vegetable growers.
How to form plants correctly can be seen in the video:
