Tomato Scarlet candles

A variety of tomato Scarlet candles got its name from the owl due to the non-standard shape of the fruit. This variety is found in different regions of the country, delighting summer residents with healthy and juicy vegetables. In comfortable growing conditions, you can count on a rich and stable harvest.

This variety has an indeterminate type of growth. A versatile vegetable crop is cultivated both in the open field and in conventional film greenhouses. Thanks to this characteristic, gardeners enjoy fresh vegetables almost at any time of the year. Tall bushes reach a height of 170 to 200 centimeters. The bushes are covered with a dense green mass, consisting of large and dark green leaves.

If the plants are properly cared for, the bushes will look neat and attractive. One of the features of the variety is the structure of the stepsons. They grow parallel to the trunk, almost not deviating to the sides. On one brush, 3-4 to 6-7 tomatoes ripen at the same time. In order for the vegetables to be evenly distributed throughout the bush, you need to organize the correct garter. Gardeners note almost 100% of the result of the ovary of the crop.

Note: Scarlet candles are an indeterminate type, which means that their growth is practically unlimited. In practice, it is limited by the greenhouse roof or the amount of nutrients in the soil.

Like any other fruit, unripe tomatoes are colored green. Ripe tomatoes turn scarlet, bright red or pink. In weight, they gain about 100-120 grams. The shape is non-standard, reminiscent of a cylinder with a sharp nose. The skin is not thick and does not cause inconvenience when eating fresh tomatoes. The surface of the tomatoes is smooth and glossy. The sugary pulp is dense and juicy at the same time.

Sizes are medium. Tomatoes are great for freezing, drying, pickling or pickling. And also they are stored for a long time, retaining an attractive appearance and gastronomic qualities. The universal purpose of the harvest has played an important role in the popularity of Scarlet Candles.

The taste of tomatoes is great. When cut, they do not flow and retain their shape perfectly.

The ripening period of this variety is medium early. From the moment of germination to harvesting a ripe crop, it should take from 105 to 115 days. Bushes bear fruit for a long time, throughout the season. The exact ripening period depends on the weather conditions.

Scarlet candles can boast of high yields, regardless of the conditions in which the vegetable crop is grown. In greenhouses, the volumes are larger than we cultivate in the open field. From one square meter, 12 to 15 kilograms of vegetables are harvested.

If you are going to grow seedlings on your own, sowing seed should be 60-65 days before the scheduled time for planting the bushes in a new and permanent growing place. Gardeners from central Russia perform work in the middle or second half of March when young tomatoes grow in the open field.

When cultivating the variety in the southern regions or for greenhouses, seedlings can be germinated earlier. The main thing is to provide the plants with the required amount of light with the help of additional lighting.Within the borders of Siberia, the sowing dates are shifted to the end of March, so the seedlings will be strong enough before transplanting into open ground and will not outgrow.

When growing a small amount of seedlings (from 5 to 10 bushes), they can immediately be germinated in different containers so as not to dive the bushes, but simply transfer them to another container, larger.

Gardeners who harvest many bushes at the same time first germinate the seed in a common container, and as soon as a pair of leaves appears on each sprout, the seedlings are planted separately for comfortable development.

On one square place of the site, you can simultaneously place from 3 to 4 plants, some summer residents adhere to a scheme in which they observe a distance of 50-60 centimeters. If you make the planting more dense, the branches will get confused, which will negatively affect the development of the plant and fruiting. Additionally, it is necessary to think over reliable support structures. Bushes are tied to them as they grow.

When growing varieties of Scarlet candles, it is imperative to periodically carry out pinching and shaping. The best molding option is two stems. If the bush is very large, molding into three stems is possible. When growing vegetables in regions with a cool climate, it is advisable to grow tomatoes in one stem and regularly remove all unnecessary stepchildren so that the fruits are as large and juicy as possible.

And also be sure to organize regular fertilization and watering. These procedures are carried out approximately once a week. In the hot season, you will have to irrigate the site every day. The soil is covered with mulch, straw or other organic matter is used. Mulching not only helps maintain proper moisture levels, but also keeps weeds from growing.

According to experienced summer residents, Scarlet candles tomatoes have good resistance to most types of diseases and infections. This variety is not afraid of late blight, and ripe fruits retain their integrity on the branches even after collection, without cracking. And also he is not afraid of top rot, from which many varieties of tomatoes suffer. Despite this characteristic, tomatoes need systematic care and disease prevention, especially when grown in greenhouses.

In order for the bushes to please with a rich harvest, the following rules must be observed:

• removal of weeds and stepchildren;

• organization of sufficient air exchange in the greenhouse;

• mulching;

• do not allow moisture to stagnate;

• bush formation.