Tomato Alsou

Among the many tomato varieties, plants that have already proven themselves well deserve the most attention. Among them, it is just worth disassembling the Alsou tomato, which is distinguished by its versatility both in the agrarian and in the culinary sense. But to get a good return from it, you need to understand all the intricacies.

The Alsou tomato was developed by breeders Postnikova and Dederko. It was officially approved for use in 2008. Siberian developers initially set the goal of achieving high plant resistance to weather conditions. This task was successfully solved by them. The hybrid has already earned a good reputation since its introduction on the market.

Alsou is a determinant undersized crop. Its bushes in the open air rise to a maximum of 0.8 m. In a greenhouse, they can grow up to 1-1.5 m. The foliage is nothing unusual: it has a simple green color and medium size. Thanks to simple inflorescences, the amount of empty flowers will be minimal. The plant is suitable:

• for open land;

• for closed ground;

• for growing in film greenhouses.

The harvest of tomatoes of this variety is quite transportable and has a rather high keeping quality. Immature specimens are green in color and have a dark green spot around the stalk. Ripe tomatoes will turn red with a glossy sheen. The berries are large and can weigh 500-800 g. Geometrically, they look like a kidney; if there are ribs, they are not clearly expressed.

Alsou tomatoes are distinguished by their classic tomato flavor. You cannot catch any sourness in it. It is worth noting that within the hybrid there are salad subspecies that are more saccharine. Large-fruited, according to the statements of some tasters, still have a sweet and sour range. Wateriness is not typical for them. In the official description, emphasis is placed on the meatiness and sugar content of the dense pulp.

The variety belongs to the early group. The fruits ripen in 90 days. Ovaries are formed every 2 leaves.

The collection of fruits is quite large. You can grow up to 9 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq. m. Under favorable conditions, this figure increases to 12 kg, as written in some sources. 1 bush can grow up to 4 kg of berries.

Seeds for seedlings are recommended to be planted in March. For this, it is preferable to use separate peat pots. Pots made of other materials may also work, but this is nothing more than a compromise. The soil must be mixed with vermiculite and previously disinfected. It is not necessary to transplant plants into the soil or greenhouse according to the calendar, but when there will definitely be no frost.

It is necessary to place the bushes according to the rule of 500x400 mm. The number of plants per 1 sq. m varies from 5 to 7 pieces. Their number is selected individually, guided by horticultural considerations. Alsou can be formed in 1-3 stems. This circumstance will also have to be taken into account.

Small and deformed seeds must be discarded. This is done traditionally by immersion in water. Disinfecting planting material relies on a weak solution of potassium permanganate. If the concentration is exceeded, even healthy seeds can be damaged and spoiled. Before planting on seedlings, the seeds are soaked, sometimes up to 12 hours.

Stepsonizing and performing a garter for this culture is necessary in any case. It is advisable to cover the specimens planted in open ground until the middle of summer. For garters, tapestries or separate stakes are used. Watering in greenhouse conditions should be done no more than 1 time in 7 or 10 days. In open gardens, it is carried out 1 time within 3-7 days. In both cases, the weather, the condition of the earth and the bushes themselves are taken into account.

It is absolutely impossible to allow the soil to dry out. Organic and inorganic dressings are very popular with the Alsou variety. It is recommended to use them at moments of active development of greenery and during flowering. It is recommended to systematically weed and loosen the plantings. Protection against pests and diseases is carried out in the same way as for many other varieties of tomatoes.

Watering should become less frequent as soon as the setting of the ovaries begins. Excessive moisture can cause the fruit to crack. In order to guarantee a good standard yield, it is required to use 1 bush for feeding:

• 115 g of ammonium nitrate;

• 90 g double superphosphate;

• 90 g of potassium sulfate.

If there is not enough nitrogen, the development of foliage and fruits can be inhibited. And also often have to deal with a deficiency of potassium and calcium. Alsou must be carefully protected from defeat by the top rot. Prevention of this pathology is possible only through competent ventilation of greenhouses on hot days and systematic watering. In greenhouses, the danger for this variety is cladosporium.

Prevention of damage - limiting humidity (no more than 85%). If, nevertheless, the pathology could not be avoided, you will have to use a solution of Bordeaux liquid (at a concentration of 1%). The type of soil for Alsou tomatoes is not as fundamental as for other varieties. Even a universal primer can be used. However, it is still advisable to choose garden soil - the seedlings take root in it better and begin to grow more actively.

Important: you cannot take land in which any tomatoes or potatoes used to grow. Young seedlings need to be hardened. The procedure is simple - at night, the containers are kept near a slightly open window. The film will help protect the plants from excessive drafts. Hardening lasts 10-14 days, after which the seedlings are kept at normal temperature.

When watering, you must carefully monitor that water does not fall on the tops. This requirement is mandatory for both seedlings and bushes that have matured thoroughly. The stepsons below the first brush are removed in any case. It is very important to remove the lower foliage in order to normalize the air flow. In greenhouses, the temperature must not be allowed to rise to more than +30 degrees.